Category Archives: Federal Crimes

RICO Act Explained: Unraveling Federal Organized Crime Cases

In the realm of federal law, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act stands as a formidable weapon against organized crime. This legislation, enacted in 1970, has proven to be a powerful tool for prosecutors seeking to dismantle criminal enterprises.

Understanding the RICO Act:

The RICO Act was originally designed to combat organized crime infiltration of legitimate businesses. Over the years, its scope has expanded to cover various criminal activities. The key to a RICO charge

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

Published By: Chris Keyser

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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Can Minnesota Domestic Violence Be a Federal Crime?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Violence | Federal Crimes

Domestic violence is no longer just a simple family matter for the state of Minnesota to handle directly. Growing national awareness and a widening definition of what domestic violence means has resulted in courts taking matters of domestic violence more seriously, and handing down more severe sentences.

Although most Minnesota domestic violence cases are still handled inside state courtrooms, there are a number of scenarios in which domestic violence is more likely to become one of federal interest.

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What Makes an Offense a Federal Crime Instead of a MN State Offense?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Federal Crimes

There are over 200 different courts throughout the state of Minnesota. Courts deal with criminal trials, domestic disputes, civil cases – you name it. If you have been charged with a crime, knowing what court to go to and what you might be up against can be confusing.

Even if you are facing criminal charges, they can potentially be held in a Minnesota state court or a federal court in Minnesota depending on whether you are up against

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Understanding the Federal Criminal Process

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Federal Crimes

In the United States, there are both state and federal laws. State laws are passed by the state government and prosecuted in state court. Federal laws are passed by the United States Congress and prosecuted in Federal District Court.

Federal crimes are taken very seriously and often carry severe penalties. The most commonly prosecuted federal crimes are white collar crimes such as fraud and embezzlement, drug crimes such as trafficking and smuggling, and sex crimes such as child pornography

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