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What Does Minnesota Consider “Aggravated” Robbery?

SEP. 27 2016

If you have been arrested, you know that the charges aren’t always cut and dry.

For example, let’s look at robbery. Robbery is the act of taking property from another person by using force or threats of force. Seems simple enough, but there are three forms of robbery you could be charged with.

All of these charges are felony charges. And in Minnesota, each individual felony charge has its own sentencing guidelines. So simple robbery, aggravated robbery

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Drug Possession, Sale, and Trafficking: What’s the Difference?

SEP. 19 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

If you are arrested for a drug crime, you may be surprised by the charge that you actually end up facing. Depending on the weight of the drugs allegedly involved and the other circumstances, you may face more jail time and a higher charge.

For example, even if you are not caught in a sale, the weight of drugs involved could bump up your charge to a sale (or even trafficking) offense.

So how are drug crimes defined

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Brock Turner Leaves Jail after 3 Months, Back in News

SEP. 13 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Sexual Assault

It seems like it wasn’t too long ago that Brock Turner’s mug shot was all over the news. The Stanford student had been convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman behind a dumpster, and was sentenced to six months in prison by Santa Clara County Judge Aaron Persky.

Outrage over the sentence erupted. Many believe that the six month sentence was merely a “slap on the wrist,” considering the prosecution had asked for six years in prison – something

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The Unspoken Statistics about Male Domestic Assault Victims

SEP. 5 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence

When we think about typical cases of domestic assault, we have a certain picture in our heads. This picture usually involves a man physically or verbally manipulating or harming his female partner. This stereotype of what domestic assault looks like has been seared into our minds through images in the media, but it is time to address the other side of domestic assault: men can be victims too.

And not just a small number of men, either. In fact,

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How a Minnesota DWI Could Cost You Thousands

AUG. 30 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

One of the reasons people decide to drive under the influence is the deterring costs of taxis, towing, or overnight parking. Sure, you’ve had a few beers, but it would be a hassle to get your car back from the street you parked on. And it might not even be there the next morning!

The reality is, getting charged and convicted of a DWI is way more expensive than any towing or overnight parking service. If you have recently

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How Do I Get My Criminal Record Sealed in Minnesota?

AUG. 22 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing

If you have charges on your criminal record, you may have already encountered awkward situations or even rejections because of your past. Criminal convictions can affect your possibilities for employment, residence, and assistance – even if you’ve already served your time and the crime was committed ages ago.

Luckily, it may be possible for these records to be sealed and unavailable for public viewing. This process is called criminal record sealing, or criminal expungement. If your records

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6 Different Types of Assault Charges in Minnesota

AUG. 16 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault

Getting charged with a crime is hard enough to figure out. There are a lot of complicated procedures that come with heading to trial or facing sentencing. To understand the process that is ahead, you first have to understand what you have been charged with.

But in a situation that involves an alleged assault, this can be particularly difficult. Why? Because Minnesota law breaks the act of assault down in to six different potential charges. To help you better

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