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Stalking Is a Form of Domestic Violence in Minnesota

When people envision stalking, they think of someone hiding in the shadows watching the person they are obsessed with, eventually leading to harassment and other crimes. That may be the way it is portrayed in movies, but in everyday life, stalking crimes can work a bit differently.

A good example of how different the reality of stalking can be took place in Minneapolis this year. A Minnesota State Patrol trooper was charged with two counts of stalking for

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1 in 4 Minneapolis Domestic Violence Calls Aren’t Violent

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Violence

A recent study found that Minneapolis has a serious issue with domestic violence calls. The issue, they found, was that the majority of domestic violence call did not actually involve any actual violence.

Instead, the majority of calls involved moments of crisis between family members and they simply didn’t know who to turn to. To be exact, it was found that only 1 in every 4 domestic violence calls end with police filing a report. There were no

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Does Minnesota Domestic Violence Really Go Up Over the Holidays?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Violence | Holidays

There is a long-standing rumor that the domestic violence rate increases during the holiday season. It certainly sounds like it could be true.

After all, interpersonal tensions are high, people are stressed about travel and money, and the expectation is that families will be spending a lot of time together.

If you simply heard this rumor reported in the news, you would likely accept it as a simple fact. So, is it true that Minnesota domestic violence

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Can Minnesota Domestic Violence Be a Federal Crime?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Violence | Federal Crimes

Domestic violence is no longer just a simple family matter for the state of Minnesota to handle directly. Growing national awareness and a widening definition of what domestic violence means has resulted in courts taking matters of domestic violence more seriously, and handing down more severe sentences.

Although most Minnesota domestic violence cases are still handled inside state courtrooms, there are a number of scenarios in which domestic violence is more likely to become one of federal interest.

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Facing False Allegations of MN Domestic Violence? You’re Not Alone

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a significant problem in Minnesota and other states. However, the way the system handles domestic violence has created a new problem: false allegations.

If you’re facing false allegations of domestic violence, you’re not alone. These allegations are often made to gain legal leverage, but can have devastating legal and civil consequences for the falsely accused.

Therefore, we’ve put together a guide covering why false allegations happen, the fallout you could face if accused, and what

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Can Victims of Minnesota Family Violence Drop Charges?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Violence | Family Violence

When a victim of family violence makes an emergency call or otherwise accuses someone of abuse, it’s usually for one of two reasons. The first reason – the one most people assume – is that they are tired of dealing with someone who is physically or psychologically hurting them and they want a way out. The second reason is that they do it in the heat of the moment and as a way to put a stop to a

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Minnesota Domestic Violence: Why People Do It

Published By: Chris Keyser

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.