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Inside the Mind of a Judge Sentencing People for Sex Crimes

JUNE 21 2016

When someone is convicted of a crime, sometimes his or her sentence will surprise you. State and federal laws give us a range of sentences for different crimes. But why, if two people have committed the same crime, does one person get a lesser sentence than the other?

Because every case is different, every judge is different, and therefore, every ruling is different.

Let’s look at a recent controversial case in California. Brock Turner, 23, was sentenced

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How Minnesota’s Shocking Domestic Assault Statistics Affect You

JUNE 13 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence

Minnesota has a domestic violence problem. If you don’t believe it, look at the past few weeks.

Lyuba Savenok, 23, of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, was killed in a domestic violence homicide on May 14. She was stabbed by her husband, Eugene Savenok. The homicide came a week before Eugene was set to go to court for misdemeanor domestic violence charges. He now faces two counts of first degree murder, because Lyuba was 26 weeks pregnant when she was

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Why You Don’t Have to Worry about DUI Checkpoints in Minnesota

JUNE 7 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

As the summer approaches, the risk of being on the road with a drunk driver drastically increases. So many states attempt to reduce the rate of drunk driving by setting up sobriety checkpoints.

These checkpoints are a roadblock. Based on a system agreed-upon beforehand, certain passing drivers will have to stop, speak to a police officer, and be subjected to field sobriety testing. These roadblocks, or sobriety checkpoints, are placed at random locations in hopes of catching drivers who

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Who Is affected by Prostitution Laws in Minnesota?

MAY 31 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Prostitution | Sex Trafficking | Solicitation

Sex trafficking is a serious crime, with the possibility of several different parties being involved.

In many prostitution cases, the legal line between “victim” and “criminal” is blurry. Some prostitutes claim the job is a choice, some have been forced into the world of sex trafficking, and some are too young to know the difference.

So who is criminalized in Minnesota? Who will be affected when a sex trafficking ring is busted?

Prostitutes. It’s estimated that between

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What Are the Penalties for Residential Burglary?

MAY 23 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Burglary | Residential Burglary

Not all burglaries are committed by masked robbers wearing black-and-white striped shirts.

There are a few different scenarios that can find you or a loved one facing a burglary charge. Maybe you were breaking and entering, but you had no intention of committing any theft. Maybe you were mistaken about which house was your friend’s. Maybe you were trying to play a prank.

But even if you did not take anything, unlawful entry into an unauthorized building

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What Changes to Drug Crimes Sentencing Mean for You

MAY 16 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Crimes

Earlier this year, President Obama made history by granting clemency to over 240 individuals who faced harsh penalties for drug crimes.

In his efforts, he commuted 92 life sentences and has pardoned more people than the past 6 presidents combined. All individuals were nonviolent offenders, and many were able to go home to their families after decades in prison.

His efforts reflect the recent shift in national attitudes toward drug crimes and sentencing. The past few years

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Understanding the Federal Criminal Process

MAY 9 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Federal Crimes

In the United States, there are both state and federal laws. State laws are passed by the state government and prosecuted in state court. Federal laws are passed by the United States Congress and prosecuted in Federal District Court.

Federal crimes are taken very seriously and often carry severe penalties. The most commonly prosecuted federal crimes are white collar crimes such as fraud and embezzlement, drug crimes such as trafficking and smuggling, and sex crimes such as child pornography

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