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Is It a Crime to Have Fake Money? March 31, 2020

Counterfeiting money is both a state and federal crime that is punishable by incarceration and/or fines. If you happen across a fake bill or coin, whether or not having it is illegal depends on your ...

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What Happens If You Give a Cop a Fake Name? March 23, 2020

Interactions with law enforcement officials have the potential to lead to an arrest, criminal charge, and/or conviction. If you're ever in such a situation, you might be feeling stress or fear, both ...

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How Disciplining a Child Could Lead to Criminal Charges February 28, 2020

Disciplining a child can help them learn from mistakes and prevent them from continuing a pattern of bad behavior. Some forms of punishment could involve physical contact. Unfortunately, if a parent ...

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Thinking of Importing Drugs into MN? That's a Crime. February 24, 2020

The use and sale of drugs can have various effects on individuals and society, such as health complications or an increase in other crimes. As such, Minnesota has laws on the books aimed at protecting ...

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What Happens If I Don't Stop for the Police? January 31, 2020

When many of us see the flashing lights or hear the sirens of a police cruiser behind us, our hearts drop. We know that these signals mean that we have possibly done something wrong, and the cop wants ...

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Is What You're Selling Drug Paraphernalia? That's a Misdemeanor. January 27, 2020

In Minnesota, even if you don't make, sell, or possess controlled substances, you could still be charged with a drug crime . How so? The State is steadfast in its war on drugs and has a few laws on ...

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