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Assault is a broad and common charge in Minnesota. There are several types of assault including Fifth Degree Assault, Fourth Degree Assault, Third Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, First Degree Assault, Domestic Assault, and Aggravated Assault.
So what’s the difference?

Regardless of what assault level a person is charged with, the consequences can be life changing. Understanding the difference between assault crimes is critical. Reading about Minnesota’s different assault laws can be difficult and frustrating, especially when there are

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Jury Acquits St. Paul Woman of Assault and Disorderly Conduct Charges

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault | Results

Minneapolis criminal defense attorney Christopher Keyser represented a St. Paul woman accused of assaulting a co-worker in October, 2014. The City of St. Paul also charged the client with disorderly conduct for allegedly engaging in brawling or fighting. The case involved two female employees at a daycare center. The women agree that an altercation took place, but both claimed the other woman was the initial aggressor. There were eyewitnesses but they did not see the fight begin – only end.

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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 contact

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Simple vs. Aggravated Assault in Minnesota

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault

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What Are Your Rights to Defend Yourself At Home

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault | Criminal Defense | Gun Rights

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: