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Understanding Misdemeanor Weapons Charges

FEB. 22 2016

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

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What Types of Cases Can Be Expunged in Minnesota?

JAN. 25 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing

Everyone makes mistakes, but sometimes those mistakes are serious enough to be called crimes. And if you’ve been charged with a crime in Minnesota, that means you also have a criminal record.

Unfortunately, criminal records are hard to escape. You have to disclose that you’ve been convicted of a crime on all types of important documents, and anyone who does a background check on you can easily see your record. It can make getting a job, finding an

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How Parents Can Prevent Juvenile Crimes

JAN. 18 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Juvenile Law

Having your child charged with a juvenile crime can be devastating and scary for any parent to experience. Both you and your child have to deal with the repercussions and consequences that result from the alleged offense.

In Minnesota, juvenile delinquency matters cover petty misdemeanors, misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felony offenses allegedly committed by those under 18 years old. If your child is charged with a crime, not only do you have to deal with finding the best juvenile

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Understanding Your Minnesota Theft Charge

JAN. 11 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Theft Crimes

There are a number of reasons why someone may commit a theft crime. You don’t have enough money. It’s so easy. You get a thrill out of it. You have no other option.

And then there are those who may find themselves charged or under investigation even though they are completely innocent. Whatever your circumstances are, though, theft is a crime that Minnesota takes very seriously, so you need to do the same.

The first step is

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