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Minnesota’s New Police Reform Laws: What You Need to Know

In the wake of George Floyd’s death and the nationwide protests that followed, Minnesota lawmakers have passed a series of police reform laws addressing police brutality and racial bias. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws and how they might affect you.

Increased Accountability for Police Misconduct

One of the key provisions of the new laws is increased accountability for police misconduct. The laws create a new state agency, the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer

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Protecting Your Rights and Freedom: What a MN Criminal Lawyer Does

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Criminal Lawyer

Being charged with a crime can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. Your freedom, reputation, and future are all at stake. That’s why it’s important to have a skilled and experienced criminal lawyer on your side. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what criminal lawyer does and how they can help protect your rights and freedom in Minnesota.

What Does a Criminal Lawyer Do?

A criminal lawyer is a legal professional who specializes in defending individuals who have

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Can Police Lie to Get a Drug Crimes Confession in MN?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Drug Crimes

When facing drug charges, you may be apprehensive about speaking to the police. After all, you have the right to stay silent. However, sometimes police may say something that leads you to believe that you should tell them what you know – and sometimes that can land you in a lot of legal trouble.

One question many people have about dealing with police is if they are allowed to lie in order to elicit a confession from you. Believe

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Can You Challenge a MN Drug Search Warrant?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Drug Crimes | Search Warrants

The Constitution of the United States guarantees rights to citizens. The Fourth Amendment, specifically, protects citizens from illegal or unreasonable search and seizure.

In order for law enforcement officers to do a search of your property for drugs, they often have to get a search warrant in advance. The question many people have: Once that search warrant is obtained, does that mean that you cannot fight it? After all, police make mistakes all the time when executing

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A Minnesota Detox Hold Isn’t Just a Night in Jail

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Detox Hold

In Minnesota, when you interact with police and they suspect you to be a danger to yourself or others around you due to drugs or alcohol, then you can be placed in a detox hold. It’s not simply just one night in jail to “sleep it off,” but a serious situation for all involved.

Here’s what you need to know about detox holds in Minnesota, how long they last, and most importantly, how you can get out of one.

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Twin Cities Violent Crime Task Force: MN Now Working With the Feds

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Federal Crimes | Violent Crimes

In the two and a half months since the death of George Floyd, Minnesota has been spotlighted as the center for protests, change, and civil unrest. The results have varied widely.

City Council members unanimously voted to eliminate the Minneapolis Police Department in June. Over 100 officers have resigned, were fired, or took a leave of absence. The entire community service staff was let go due to budget cuts.

So what effects are the protests and changes

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Violent Crime Numbers Are Soaring throughout Minnesota

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Violent Crimes

2020 has been quite the year. Between a pandemic, stay at home orders, growing distrust in police, nationwide protests, and surges in violent crime in Minnesota, it has literally been a year for the history books.

In fact, in Minnesota, the violent crime rate has soared. Phone calls to 911 about gunshots heard on the streets of Minneapolis have doubled from this same time last year according to the Star Tribune.

Violent crime has seen such an

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