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Assault in MN: Is It Simple or Aggravated?

You may think that assault is assault, but that’s not the case under Minnesota law. There are different types of assault you can get charged with, each with unique penalties.

Simple assault and aggravated assault are two very different things. If you’re facing charges for either of these, it’s a good idea to understand the basics of assault charges in Minnesota and what can happen if convicted of a particular type of assault. Read on to find out

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The 5 Degrees of Assault in MN Domestic Violence

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault | Domestic Violence

In Minnesota, domestic violence charges are usually charged as assault. This may be confusing to some people, but the law is set up in such a way as to make sure the punishment fits the crime.

That’s why there are five separate charges of assault in Minnesota. The law understands that not all domestic violence cases are physically violent – they can be verbal as well. Putting anyone in your family in danger through certain behaviors can end

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The Line Between Minnesota Misdemeanor and Felony Assault Charges

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault | Assault With A Deadly Weapon

Assault is a serious crime in Minnesota. In fact, the state is one of the toughest in the nation when it comes to assault crimes. If found guilty, the penalties can be steep, depending on the severity of the crime.

Here’s what you need to know about the six different types of assault in Minnesota, their penalties, and how to draw the line between a misdemeanor and felony assault.

Simple Assault in Minnesota

Simple assault is the

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Worried About Your Unruly MN Teen? You’re Not the Only One

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault | Juvenile Law | Shoplifting/Retail Theft | Underage Drinking

Teenagers are famous for being impulsive and making decisions that… may not be so great. Nowhere has this been more apparent than in the statistics surrounding juvenile crime in Minnesota.

According to the Minneapolis police, there has recently been a fairly sharp increase in crimes — including juvenile crime — in the Twin Cities. In places outside of Minneapolis, there’s been an increase in juvenile crime too – up 17 percent over last year in Hennepin County and

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When Defending Yourself Gets You Charged with Minnesota Assault

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault | Assault With A Deadly Weapon

When you feel the instinct to defend yourself, most of the time your responses are gut reactions. Moreover, you have an innate right to protect yourself and those around you when needed.

Hear this, though: just because your actions made sense to you at the time, doesn’t always mean law enforcement will be on your side.

In fact, once the smoke clears, you may find the tables have turned and wind up in a Minnesota court facing

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Can School Fights Lead to MN Assault Charges? Absolutely

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault

Whether you went to a public school or a private school, you were probably witness to some roughhousing on the playground back in the day.

Well, incidents of fighting at school have not gone away. In fact, last year a handful of teenagers were actually arrested as fights broke out in schools across the state.

What are fights like these days?

The staff at Southwest High School in Minneapolis know the threat of school fighting and

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How Definitions of Bodily Injury Impact Minnesota Assault Charges

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault | Violent Crimes

If you are charged with assault in Minnesota, it’s helpful to understand how bodily harm is defined in various degrees. Below, we’re going to break down the law and penalties for you, then let you know how to fight back against your charges.