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What a Minnesota Criminal Attorney Wishes You Would Do if Pulled Over by the Police for DWI/DUI

JUNE 17 2011

Your Minnesota DWI lawyer wants you to know what to do before you’re stopped by a police officer for DWI. You had a beer with your friends and now you’re driving home when the flashing lights demand you pull over. What should you do?

First, pull over and stop the car. Second, stay in the car. Get your driver’s license and car registration out and have them ready. Don’t fumble around and look afraid or worried. Roll the window

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Fourth-Degree DWI: What to Expect

FEB. 11 2011

Published By: Chris Keyser

Most first-time DWI offenders in Minnesota are charged with Fourth-Degree DWI. This is a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.

Question: I was charged with DWI. Why do I have two separate charges?

Answer: In almost all DWI cases, persons are charged with (1) Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol and (2) Driving With an Alcohol Concentration of .08 or More. The “Driving While Under the Influence”

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DNA Evidence Frees Man Convicted of Rape and Robbery

JAN. 6 2011

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Media | News

This story, posted by The Associated Press, shows the importance of having a thorough and solid defense attorney when facing criminal charges, whether misdemeanors or felonies.

Texan Declared Innocent After 30 Years in Prison

A Texas man declared innocent Tuesday after 30 years in prison had at least two chances to make parole and be set free — if only he would admit he was a sex offender. But Cornelius Dupree Jr. refused to do so, doggedly maintaining

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License Withdrawal in Minnesota: An Overview

JAN. 26 2010

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | DWI/DUI | License Revocation

Driving in Minnesota is a privilege. You can lose your driving privileges if you break certain laws or fail to meet certain requirements. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (or “DPS”) maintains your driving record, which contains information about driving and licensing violations in Minnesota and other states. Serious or recurring violations may result in loss of your driving privilege or restrictions on where, when and what types of vehicle you may drive.

License Withdrawal

Your license may

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Assault 101: The Basics

JAN. 24 2010

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault | Criminal Defense | Domestic Assault

An assault is a crime of violence against another person. Assault charges are pursued according to the seriousness of the injury suffered by the victim and the relationship between the victim and the defendant. As such, the more severe the victim’s injuries, the more severe the assault charge will be. If the victim has a particular relationship with the defendant, the charge can become a “domestic assault.”

Minnesota assault statutes contain six types of assault charges:

First Degree Assault

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Public Defender vs. Private Attorney

JAN. 21 2010

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense

Many defendants find themselves eligible for the services of a public defender but are skeptical about the quality of representation they will get. These state-paid attorneys, sometimes called “public pretenders” are often unfairly branded as incompetent lawyers. Many public defenders provide outstanding services to defendants in the Minnesota criminal justice system. Without the great work of our public defenders, our justice system would fall apart. So if public defenders are so great, why should anyone hire a private criminal defense

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Minnesota DWI 101: The Basics

JAN. 21 2010

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

In Minnesota, it is a crime for any person to drive, operate, or be in physical control of any motor vehicle (except for motorboats in operation and off-road recreational vehicles) when:

the person is under the influence of alcohol
the person is under the influence of a controlled substance
the person is knowingly under the influence of a hazardous substance that affects the nervous system, brain, or muscles of the person so as to substantially impair the person’s ability