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Minnesota’s “Ban the Box” Law Explained
FEB. 17 2014
Minnesota’s “Ban the Box” Law Explained
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Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing | News

 

Minnesota’s “Ban the Box” law was signed by Governor Mark Dayton in 2013, and went into effect on January 1, 2014. The new law has been in affect for public employers since 2009 but is now extended to private employers. This blog explains what the Ban the Box law is, what is aims to do, and how it affects Minnesotans with criminal records.

 

What is the Ban the Box law?

 

The Ban the Box law aims to

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How To Get a Criminal Record Expunged
FEB. 11 2014
How To Get a Criminal Record Expunged
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Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing

 

This article was updated on August 6, 2015 to reflect changes in Minnesota expungement law* 

 

 

People routinely call us wanting to know whether they can get their criminal record “expunged” or sealed from public view.  Minnesota expungement law is a divisive issue: some want to restrict offenders’ ability to seal criminal records, while those with convictions who cannot obtain employment or housing because of their criminal background want a fresh start. Expungement petitions can be tricky depending

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Can Justin Bieber Be Deported?
JAN. 26 2014
Can Justin Bieber Be Deported?
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Category: Media | News

 

Teen pop star Justin Bieber made headlines recently for some questionable behavior. The 19-year-old musician was arrested on January 23, 2014 for allegedly driving under the influence (DUI), posession of illegal narcotics, and drag racing in Florida. Scores of Bieber’s fan – known as “Beliebers” – pose the question of whether the Canadian entertainer can legally be deported from the United States now that charges have been lodged against him.  Let’s discuss.

 

What Is Deportation?

“Deportation” is the

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Christopher Keyser Named 2014 Rising Star by Super Lawyers
JAN. 26 2014
Christopher Keyser Named 2014 Rising Star by Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel.

 

To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a

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Simple vs. Aggravated Assault in Minnesota
DEC. 10 2013
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Category: Assault

As a continuation of our previous post “Assault 101: The Basics” we’d like to present a brief overview of the different kinds of assault.  We previously mentioned the six types of assault charges but did not mention the different areas that can be considered assault.

Assault is considered a crime of violence against another person. There are different types of assault and the penalties vary. In Minnesota, assaults causing temporary bodily injury or no injury are misdemeanors. Furthermore, physical contact

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Simple vs. Aggravated Assault in Minnesota
DEC. 10 2013
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Category: Assault

As a continuation of our previous post “Assault 101: The Basics” we’d like to present a brief overview of the different kinds of assault.  We previously mentioned the six types of assault charges but did not mention the different areas that can be considered assault.

 

Assault is considered a crime of violence against another person. There are different types of assault and the penalties vary. In Minnesota, assaults causing temporary bodily injury or no injury are misdemeanors. Furthermore, physical

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What You Should Know About the Minnesota Dream Act
NOV. 20 2013
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t’s no secret that college is expensive.  For students faced with out-of-state tuition, it’s too expensive. What if you have lived in a state for many years and are still billed the out-of-state price? That’s something young students who are also undocumented immigrants face all over the country. A new Minnesota law however, has changed that.

 

Before the Dream Act, undocumented students had to pay out-of-state tuition no matter how long they had lived in the state. So if

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MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL CRIMINAL DEFENSE & DWI LAW FIRM SERVING

 

With offices in Minneapolis and Stillwater, Minnesota, Keyser Law, P.A. handles cases throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area including:

 

HENNEPIN COUNTY

 

Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Chanhassen, Corcoran, Crystal, Dayton, Deephaven, Eden Prairie, Edina, Excelsior, Golden Valley, Greenfield, Greenwood, Hanover, Hopkins, Independence, Long Lake, Loretto, Maple Grove, Maple Plain, Medicine Lake, Medina, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Minnetrista, Mound, New Hope, Orono, Osseo, Plymouth, Richfield, Robbinsdale, Rockford, Rogers, Shorewood, Spring Park, St. Anthony Village, St. Bonifacius, St. Louis Park, Wayzata, Woodland and Hassan Township.

WASHINGTON COUNTY

 

Afton, Bayport, Birchwood Village, Cottage Grove, Dellwood, Forest Lake, Grant, Hugo, Lake Elmo, Lake St. Croix Beach, Lakeland Shores, Lakeland, Landfall, Mahtomedi, Marine on St. Croix, Newport, Oak Park Heights, Oakdale, Pine Springs, Scandia, St. Marys Point, St. Paul Park, Stillwater, Willernie, White Bear Lake, Woodbury, Baytown, Denmark, Grey Cloud Island, May, West Lakeland, Garen and Point Douglas.

RAMSEY COUNTY

Arden Hills, Blaine, Falcon Heights, Gem Lake, Lauderdale, Little Canada, Maplewood, Mounds View, New Brighton, North Oaks, North St. Paul, Roseville, Shoreview, St. Anthony, St. Paul, Spring Lake Park, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake and White Bear Lake Township.

ANOKA COUNTY

Andover, Anoka, Bethel, Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbia Heights, Columbus, Coon Rapids, East Bethel, Fridley, Ham Lake, Hilltop, Lexington, Lino Lakes, Nowthen, Oak Grove, Ramsey and St. Francis.

DAKOTA COUNTY

Apple Valley, Burnsville, Coates, Eagan, Farmington, Hampton, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Miesville, New Trier, Northfield, Randolph, Rosemount, South St. Paul, Sunfish Lake, Vermillion and West St. Paul.

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