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MAY 11 2015

Assault is a broad and common charge in Minnesota. There are several types of assault including Fifth Degree Assault, Fourth Degree Assault, Third Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, First Degree Assault, Domestic Assault, and Aggravated Assault.
So what’s the difference?

Regardless of what assault level a person is charged with, the consequences can be life changing. Understanding the difference between assault crimes is critical. Reading about Minnesota’s different assault laws can be difficult and frustrating, especially when there are

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Police Cannot Extend Traffic Stops to Wait for Drug Dogs

MAY 4 2015

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Fourth Amendment | News

On April 21, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that police cannot extend a person’s detention, during a normal traffic stop, while they look for evidence of crimes unrelated to the offense that prompted the initial stop.

In Rodriguez v. United States, a driver was pulled over by police for driving on the highway shoulder. Police then made the driver wait 10 minutes for backup officers to arrive with a drug-sniffing dog to search for drugs. Once the

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Can Police Search Your Trash Without a Warrant?

APR. 27 2015

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Fourth Amendment | News | Warrants

On March 11, 2015, the Minnesota Supreme Court decided there is no expectation of privacy for trash or garbage placed on the curb or in an alley for collection. The police can lawfully search your trash or garbage without a warrant.

The case is State of Minnesota vs. David Ford McMurray. Police received a tip that David McMurray had drugs in his home. When McMurray left his garbage on his curb for pickup, police had the garbage collector

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How to Proceed If You Have Been a Victim of Domestic Violence

APR. 20 2015

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Assault

If you have been the victim of domestic violence, you may be feeling scared, violated, and alone. However, there are steps that you can take to get the emotional, physical, and financial support you may need after such an event. Minnesota domestic violence attorneys can help you put the pieces back together after such a tragic occurrence.

You Attorney Can Ask for Restraining or Support Orders

The first thing that your attorney may do is ask a judge

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What You Need To Know About Minnesota DWI Defense

APR. 13 2015

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

If you have been charged with DWI, you need a Minnesota attorney who will protect your rights as the legal process unfolds. A conviction for drunk or impaired driving may result in a jail sentence, a monetary fine, or a driver’s license suspension. It can also make it harder to get into a schooling program or apply for a job. You need to know what you are up against and how to defend yourself against a DWI charge.

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Attorney Christopher Keyser Wins Obstruction Case In Minneapolis

FEB. 26 2015

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Results

On February 25, 2015, criminal defense attorney Christopher Keyser secured two not guilty verdicts for his client charged with Obstruction of Process and Disorderly Conduct. The client was accused of aggressively charging at other people, yelling profanities, causing a disturbance in public, and ultimately resisting arrest. The State offered the client a “continuance for dismissal” meaning he did not have to plead guilty, serve any jail time, be on probation, or complete any community service. The agreement called for

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Minnesota’s Expungement Law Explained: A Visual Guide

FEB. 17 2015

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing | Media

Effective January 1, 2015, Minnesota’s expungement law provides new opportunities for people to seal criminal records. Sometimes called Minnesota’s new “Second Chance Law,” the ability to successfully seal a criminal record and get a fresh start is now possible.

With 87% of employers performing some form of a background check, Minnesotans are continuously denied jobs or are fired because of a criminal record. These records range from dismissed charges to diversion programs, to low-level criminal convictions and serious

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