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Understanding Solicitation Charges in Minnesota

MAR. 14 2016

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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Understanding Misdemeanor Weapons Charges

FEB. 22 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Weapons Charges

Guns are currently having their moment at the forefront of American culture. With constant debates about gun policies, gun advocates are more concerned than ever to make sure their Second Amendment rights are protected at all costs.

That’s why it is especially important right now to make sure that you fully understand our state’s laws regarding weapons charges, new methods that law enforcement officers are using to catch violators, and the penalties that come with potentially breaking those laws.

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Minnesota Police Investigated for Excessive Force in Shooting

FEB. 15 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Police Brutality | Violent Crimes

Last month, a man says police officers used excessive force and seriously injured him while they were investigating gunshot reports on the north side of Minneapolis.

Shawn Davis is a 22-year-old Minneapolis resident who alleges that law enforcement tackled him, kneed him, and punched him in the face when they suspected he had been involved in the shooting. After Davis was arrested, police couldn’t find any evidence that he had taken part in the shooting. So they are now

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A Guide to White Collar Crimes in Minnesota

FEB. 7 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: White Collar Crimes

You’ve heard the term “white collar crime” before, but what exactly is a white collar crime?

A white collar crime is the general term for a wide variety of crimes that are nonviolent, financially motivated, and often use deceit to achieve their purpose. People in a business or government setting are usually the most common perpetrators, and penalties can range from incarceration and high fines to restitution, community service, and probation.

Just because white collar crimes don’t

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So You Were Caught Shoplifting

FEB. 1 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Shoplifting/Retail Theft | Theft Crimes

Shoplifting is often regarded as a minor crime with few repercussions. It’s seen as something that teens do and grow out of, and most view it as something that can be solved by returning stolen merchandise to a store and apologizing.

However, under Minnesota law, thefts are considered a serious offense that can lead to hefty fines and possible jail time. According to the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention (NASP), more than 10 million people have been caught shoplifting