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Category Archives: Assault

Simple vs. Aggravated Assault in Minnesota

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault

As a continuation of our previous post “Assault 101: The Basics” we’d like to present a brief overview of the different kinds of assault. We previously mentioned the six types of assault charges but did not mention the different areas that can be considered assault.

Assault is considered a crime of violence against another person. There are different types of assault and the penalties vary. In Minnesota, assaults causing temporary bodily injury or no injury are misdemeanors. Furthermore, physical

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What Are Your Rights to Defend Yourself At Home

Published By: Chris Keyser

An attack on your or your family in your home, or even just around town, can be a jarring experience. In the moment, no one should have to think about the repercussions of defending themselves from such an attack.

There are laws in place designed to protect those who are protecting themselves, their families, and their property. They vary by state, situation, and your reaction. Find out what these laws are in our infographic below.

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Domestic Assault Laws in Minnesota Explained

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault | Criminal Defense | Domestic Assault | Gun Rights

Domestic Assault vs. “Regular” Assault in Minnesota

Domestic Assault is generally defined as either “an act intended to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death” or “an attempt or actual infliction of bodily harm upon another.” You can read the actual domestic assault statute here (Minn. Stat. §609.2242).

Example of Assault: A husband and wife argue in their home. The husband becomes upset and raises his closed fist at his wife but does not actually

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Assault 101: The Basics

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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MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL CRIMINAL DEFENSE & DWI LAW FIRM SERVING

With offices in Minneapolis and Stillwater, Minnesota, Keyser Law, P.A. handles cases throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area including:

HENNEPIN COUNTY

Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Chanhassen, Corcoran, Crystal, Dayton, Deephaven, Eden Prairie, Edina, Excelsior, Golden Valley, Greenfield, Greenwood, Hanover, Hopkins, Independence, Long Lake, Loretto, Maple Grove, Maple Plain, Medicine Lake, Medina, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Minnetrista, Mound, New Hope, Orono, Osseo, Plymouth, Richfield, Robbinsdale, Rockford, Rogers, Shorewood, Spring Park, St. Anthony Village, St. Bonifacius, St. Louis Park, Wayzata, Woodland and Hassan Township.

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Afton, Bayport, Birchwood Village, Cottage Grove, Dellwood, Forest Lake, Grant, Hugo, Lake Elmo, Lake St. Croix Beach, Lakeland Shores, Lakeland, Landfall, Mahtomedi, Marine on St. Croix, Newport, Oak Park Heights, Oakdale, Pine Springs, Scandia, St. Marys Point, St. Paul Park, Stillwater, Willernie, White Bear Lake, Woodbury, Baytown, Denmark, Grey Cloud Island, May, West Lakeland, Garen and Point Douglas.

RAMSEY COUNTY

Arden Hills, Blaine, Falcon Heights, Gem Lake, Lauderdale, Little Canada, Maplewood, Mounds View, New Brighton, North Oaks, North St. Paul, Roseville, Shoreview, St. Anthony, St. Paul, Spring Lake Park, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake and White Bear Lake Township.

ANOKA COUNTY

Andover, Anoka, Bethel, Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbia Heights, Columbus, Coon Rapids, East Bethel, Fridley, Ham Lake, Hilltop, Lexington, Lino Lakes, Nowthen, Oak Grove, Ramsey and St. Francis.

DAKOTA COUNTY

Apple Valley, Burnsville, Coates, Eagan, Farmington, Hampton, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Miesville, New Trier, Northfield, Randolph, Rosemount, South St. Paul, Sunfish Lake, Vermillion and West St. Paul.

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