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Domestic Assault and Firearms in Minnesota

APR. 11 2016

Our state takes both domestic assault and firearms seriously. And simply being accused of domestic assault can impact your right to possess and own a gun.

But before we get into that, let’s first understand what domestic assault is and see how a domestic assault charge or conviction can affect you.

Under Minnesota domestic assault law, someone can be charged with the crime if they commit an act with the intent to cause fear in another

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Law May Allow Ignition Interlock Devices for All DWI Offenders

APR. 5 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

Drinking and driving is taken seriously in our state, but a new law may up the ante on penalties for all DWI offenders.

A group of Minnesota lawmakers – Rep. Kim Norton, DFL-Rochester, Rep. Tim Kelly, R-Red Wing, and Sen. Chris Eaton, DFL-Brooklyn Center – are proposing new legislation that aims to stop millions of drunk drivers before they even have a chance to get on the road. The law, which is supported by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD),

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New Bill Seeks to Make Revenge Porn a Crime

MAR. 28 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Revenge Porn | Sex Crimes

People start and end romantic relationships all the time. But these days, going through a breakup can sometimes involve more than simply crying, eating pints of ice cream, and debating whether to unfriend your ex on Facebook.

Unfortunately, some rejected exes are so angry that they have taken to posting personal and confidential sexual images and videos on the internet along with their ex’s full name, contact information, and comments. Without permission or any kind of authorization.

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What Constitutes an Assault Charge in Minnesota?

MAR. 21 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault

Regardless of where you are, an assault charge is serious business. But here in Minnesota, you could be facing some of the harshest penalties in the country if you’re charged with assault.

We take assault so seriously that we have five different degrees of assault, each with their own conditions and penalties. If you or someone you love has been charged, you need to understand what the various degrees mean and how you could be impacted.

Assault in

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Understanding Solicitation Charges in Minnesota

MAR. 14 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Prostitution | Sex Crimes | Solicitation

Prostitution is illegal in the United States except for 8 counties in Nevada. And even in those 8 counties, prostitution is only legal inside 28 approved brothels. Outside of those brothels, though, prostitution is against the law. Including here in Minnesota.

So if you allegedly try to seek the services of a prostitute, you can be arrested for the crime of solicitation.

Interestingly, although solicitation most commonly refers to prostitution, you can also be charged with

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3 Things You Don’t Know About Drug Trafficking in Minnesota

MAR. 7 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Trafficking

Local police officers claim they’ve seen the effect drug trafficking can have on an area: pain and suffering from families where the drugs are abused, and an increase in the number of crimes committed wherever the drugs are coming in. Because of this, law enforcement officers are cracking down on drug traffickers here in Minnesota.

Last year, 41 people – yes, 41 people – were indicted for being members of a multi-state drug trafficking ring in northern Minnesota and

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How to Survive Probation in Minnesota

FEB. 29 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Probation

If you’ve been convicted of a crime, you might have to be on probation as an alternative to jail – or sometimes in addition to jail.

Now, probation is obviously a better option than spending months or years confined in a jail cell, not being able to see and contribute to your family. But in addition to its apparent advantages, probation – like anything – also comes with disadvantages. Just because it’s a “lighter” sentence doesn’t mean probation

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