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 […]
Can I Get A DANCO Dropped In Minnesota?
If you are charged with a domestic abuse crime in Minnesota, there’s a chance that a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) will be issued against you. Regardless of whether you believe this was issued fairly or not, ignoring the DANCO or violating the order can have severe repercussions. In today’s blog, we take a […]
3 Legal Defenses To Domestic Violence Charges
Domestic violence is a major problem in Minnesota and throughout the United States. We always try to spread awareness about the issue by highlighting the annual Femicide Report and by explaining your legal options if you want to file an order for protection. However, we also know that not every claim of domestic violence is […]
