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Minnesota Domestic Violence: Why People Do It

Category: Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence

Arrests for domestic violence are on the rise in Minnesota, which begs the question: why do people commit acts of domestic violence in the first place?

In this post, we’ll detail common reasons people may be prone to committing acts of domestic violence, and what you can do if you have been accused of committing a crime.

Common Reasons for Domestic Violence in Minnesota

There are psychological reasons for the actions of many who commit

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How Domestic Violence Charges in Minnesota Impact Custody Disputes

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence

When we talk about penalties for criminal convictions, we often focus on the immediate penalties. Jail time. Fines. Probation. Offenders may serve their penalties quickly after their sentencing, but the impact of their convictions do not end once these sentences are complete. Criminal convictions may impact your life for years to come.

Let’s zoom in on domestic violence crimes as an example. Domestic violence convictions have a variety of immediate penalties, including treatment programs, possible jail time, and

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MN Domestic Violence Charges are Bad — Running from Police Is Worse

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a serious offense. The charges and penalties associated with it can be quite severe. Running away from charges, however, is never the answer.

Take, for example, the recent story of an Albert Lea man. After being accused of domestic assault, he attempted to escape police in a high-speed chase. Naturally they caught him, though, and he now faces not only felony-level domestic assault charges, but also charges for evading law enforcement and driving under the

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Domestic Violence Offenders in MN with Guns Should Watch Out

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence | Gun Crimes

Domestic violence laws in Minnesota outlaw those convicted from possessing firearms. Until now, enforcement of this part of the law has been extremely lenient. However, recent stories have surfaced about this law’s abuse, which means officials will be on the watch for those who are in violation. If you have a gun and a domestic violence conviction, you could be in big trouble. Here’s what’s been happening.

Stories Noting Possession Prohibition Abuse Gain Traction

A recent investigation

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Is There a Difference between Assault and Battery in Minnesota?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault | Domestic Assault

Many states have distinct charges for both assault and battery. The definitions vary from state to state, but generally speaking one charge involves the threat of violence (usually, but not always, assault), and one charge involves actual physical violence occurring (usually, but not always, battery).

In Minnesota, there is no such clear distinction between these two acts. If you threaten someone, it’s assault. If you physically harm them, that’s also assault.

However, there are quite a few

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Will New Domestic Violence Bill Take Guns From More Minnesotans?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence | Weapons Charges

A domestic violence conviction can affect both your professional and personal life, but did you know it could also affect your gun rights?

United States Congresswoman Debbie Dingell of Michigan and Congressman Dan Donovan of New York recently introduced bipartisan legislation in the House – the Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act – “that protects survivors of dating violence and stalking by closing loopholes that allow abusers and stalkers access to guns.”

Senator Amy Klobuchar from our

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How a Domestic Assault Call Can Lead to Further Charges

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence

Have you ever been in a situation where you think one thing is happening… but then something completely different goes down? Situations like this can end up being particularly disastrous when they involve the law.

Take the recent bar fight that happened in Douglas County. According to witnesses, Joseph Walker and his girlfriend Kaylee Anderson got into a fight inside the Fire Station Bar. The fight then spilled out into the parking lot, where it apparently got physical, with

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