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[vc_row][vc_column][tm_heading tag=”h4″ custom_google_font=”” text=”What is Assault?”][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”Assault is defined as the intention to cause 1) fear of harm or 2) actual harm to another person.<\/mark> The degree of the assault charge depends on the severity of the harm caused, the offender\u2019s prior criminal record, and the identity of the victim of the assault:”][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”1. Assault in the First degree <\/strong>is charged when the victim is caused great bodily harm, or use of force is used against a police officer or correctional employee;”][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”2. Assault in the Second degree<\/strong> requires use of a dangerous weapon;”][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”3. Assault in the Third degree<\/strong> causes \u201csubstantial bodily harm\u201d;”][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”4. Assault in the Fourth degree<\/strong> is charged when the victim is a police officer or emergency personnel;”][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”5. Assault in the Fifth degree<\/strong> is usually a misdemeanor and is charged for low-level altercations.”][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”These definitions are used to delineate between different levels of assault, and often the charges can be challenged by an attorney, especially when the state has charged based on the injuries of the victim. For example, \u2018substantial bodily harm\u2019 can be subjective.”][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”Domestic Assault<\/mark> has the same general definition, except it is charged when the alleged victim of the assault is a member of the offender\u2019s household, family, or with whom the offender has or has had a significant sexual relationship. Therefore, a person can be charged with domestic assault against a former spouse, an ex-lover, a current lover, a child, uncle, brother, aunt or mother.”][tm_heading tag=”h4″ custom_google_font=”” text=”Assault crimes are ENHANCEABLE:<\/mark>“][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”Assault crimes, including and especially Domestic Assault, are considered \u201cenhanceable\u201d offenses. This means that every conviction for an assault or assault-related offense makes any future assault-related offense more serious with greater consequences. The look-back period is ten years. So someone convicted with a misdemeanor assault will face a gross misdemeanor if they are arrested for another assault-related offense, or potentially a felony if they have two prior qualifying offenses in the previous ten years.”][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” background_color=”secondary” lg_spacing=”margin_top:50;margin_bottom:50″][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” background_color=”secondary”][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″ lg_spacing=”padding_top:50;padding_right:100;padding_bottom:0;padding_left:100″][tm_heading tag=”h4″ custom_google_font=”” text_color=”custom” custom_text_color=”#ffffff” text=”What are Assault-related offenses that qualify as \u201cenhanceable\u201d?”][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text_color=”custom” custom_text_color=”#ffffff” text=”In addition to straight assault or domestic assault charges, there are other offenses that can make charges more serious and qualify as \u201cenhanceable\u201d under the Minnesota state statutes:”][tm_list list_style=”plus” marker_color=”primary” title_color=”custom” custom_title_color=”#ffffff” columns=”xs:1;lg:1″ items=”%5B%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Felony%20Threats%20of%20Violence%20%22%2C%22icon_simple_line%22%3A%22icon-arrow-1-circle-down%22%7D%5D”][tm_list list_style=”plus” marker_color=”primary” title_color=”custom” custom_title_color=”#ffffff” columns=”xs:1;lg:1″ items=”%5B%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Violation%20of%20an%20Order%20for%20Protection%20(OFP)%20or%20Domestic%20Abuse%20No%20Contact%20Order%20(DANCO)%22%2C%22icon_simple_line%22%3A%22icon-arrow-1-circle-down%22%7D%5D”][tm_list list_style=”plus” marker_color=”primary” title_color=”custom” custom_title_color=”#ffffff” columns=”xs:1;lg:1″ items=”%5B%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Kidnapping%22%2C%22icon_simple_line%22%3A%22icon-arrow-1-circle-down%22%7D%5D”][tm_list list_style=”plus” marker_color=”primary” title_color=”custom” custom_title_color=”#ffffff” columns=”xs:1;lg:1″ items=”%5B%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Criminal%20Sexual%20Conduct%22%2C%22icon_simple_line%22%3A%22icon-arrow-1-circle-down%22%7D%5D”][tm_list list_style=”plus” marker_color=”primary” title_color=”custom” custom_title_color=”#ffffff” columns=”xs:1;lg:1″ items=”%5B%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Domestic%20Assault%20by%20Strangulation%22%2C%22icon_simple_line%22%3A%22icon-arrow-1-circle-down%22%7D%5D”][tm_list list_style=”plus” marker_color=”primary” title_color=”custom” custom_title_color=”#ffffff” columns=”xs:1;lg:1″ items=”%5B%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Stalking%2FPattern%20of%20Harassment%22%2C%22icon_simple_line%22%3A%22icon-arrow-1-circle-down%22%7D%5D”][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text_color=”custom” custom_text_color=”#ffffff” text=”These are all crimes that involve threats, injury, intimidation or fear, and often with an intimate partner or family member.”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”278104″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right” full_width=”true”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”Assault charges can ruin relationships and be very hard on families. Often these charges stem from misunderstandings, false accusations, or involve drugs or alcohol. Most of the time an assault charge is accompanied by a no contact order between the defendant and the alleged victim. This court ordered separation can put tremendous strain on a family, but there are ways to request that the court lift the no contact order so you can get back to normal.”][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”Catherine is an experienced criminal defense lawyer that defends against charges of Assault. If you or a loved one have been accused of Assault, she can help. Call today for a free consultation.”][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][tm_button button=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbeta7.technodreamcenter.com%2Ffeddefense%2Fcontact-2%2F|title:Contact%20Catherine%20today” align=”center” color=”custom” button_bg_color=”primary” font_color=”secondary” button_border_color=”secondary” button_bg_color_hover=”secondary” font_color_hover=”primary” button_border_color_hover=”primary”][tm_spacer size=”lg:50″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Do NOT Talk to Police. You cannot talk yourself out of being arrested. Anything you say, despite how trivial it may seem, can be used against you. Confessions are a prosecutor\u2019s number one weapon. 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