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The Impact of Technology: MN Assault Charges in the Digital Age
The Impact of Technology: MN Assault Charges in the Digital Age
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In an era dominated by technology, the landscape of criminal defense has undergone a significant transformation. The advent of smartphones, social media platforms, and digital communication tools has introduced a new dimension to legal proceedings, particularly in assault cases. Minnesota residents facing assault charges find themselves navigating a complex web of digital evidence, privacy concerns, and the ever-evolving challenges presented by technology.

 

The Digital Footprint: Social Media and Assault Cases

 

One of the most notable shifts


Is It Still Assault with a Deadly Weapon in MN If the Weapon Is Fake?
Is It Still Assault with a Deadly Weapon in MN If the Weapon Is Fake?
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Assault with a dangerous weapon (also known as aggravated assault) is a serious crime in Minnesota. The penalties for this charge are severe and can include jail time, fines, and a criminal record that may follow you for years.

 

But what if the weapon used in the commission of the crime wasn’t so deadly in reality? What if you just created something to look like a dangerous weapon, but it was actually a fake? Can you still face


How Serious Are MN Assault Charges? It Depends on the Degree
How Serious Are MN Assault Charges? It Depends on the Degree
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Assault is a crime that people may think they understand, but when they face assault charges in Minnesota quickly realize it is a crime way more complicated than they may have imagined.

 

Why is assault so complex? Because in Minnesota, there are five distinct degrees of assault. Each is considered a serious offense, but the consequences of each vary quite a bit. The likelihood is that they will all have a significant impact on your life in the years


Assault in MN: Is It Simple or Aggravated?
Assault in MN: Is It Simple or Aggravated?
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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


The 5 Degrees of Assault in MN Domestic Violence
The 5 Degrees of Assault in MN Domestic Violence
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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


The Line Between Minnesota Misdemeanor and Felony Assault Charges
The Line Between Minnesota Misdemeanor and Felony Assault Charges
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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


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


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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