At this moment in history, in a society where drug addiction and domestic abuse usually go hand-in-hand and ruin many people’s lives, there’s a pressing need for support and legal protection. Now more than ever, it’s what the experts note. The text you’re about to read will explore the crucial structure intended to protect and […]
Intimate Partner Violence Hits 30-Year High In Minnesota
39 people died at the hands of intimate partner violence in Minnesota in 2023, which represents the most in more than three decades of tracking these types of cases, according to a report from Violence Free Minnesota. The report didn’t state any specific reason for the increase, but they did note that they came from […]
Can A Victim Get Charges Dropped In Minnesota?
If you’ve been victimized by another individual, you probably hope that law enforcement does their job and holds the other person accountable. But what happens if you are victimized but you don’t want the perpetrator to be charged with a crime? Do you have any say in how the situation plays out, or is it […]
Tips For Proving Self-Defense In A Domestic Dispute
Domestic disputes oftentimes come down to he said, she said arguments, and police have been trained to err on the side of caution if there is any doubt about a situation. This can complicate matters in a hurry, especially if police are quick to believe the other person or dismiss your claims of self-defense. However, […]
Lawyer Saves Abuse Victim During Zoom Court Hearing
Zoom court proceedings will soon be a thing of the past here in Minnesota assuming all continues to go as expected in terms of the pandemic, but they are still being used across the country to help conduct key criminal hearings. Yesterday, one of those Zoom trials went viral because one eagle-eye attorney was able […]
