There is little doubt that domestic violence is a serious crime, but you may be surprised to learn that only about 1 in 4 calls to police about a domestic violence situation result in criminal charges. You might immediately jump to the conclusion that the system favors abusers in instances of he-said, she-said, but that’s […]
Gopher Running Back Arrested For Assault
Minnesota Gophers running back Shannon Brooks was arrested over the weekend on domestic violence charges. According to police records, authorities were alerted to a domestic disturbance early Sunday morning near the team’s practice facility. Here’s what Minneapolis police spokeswoman Sgt. Darcy Horn had to say about the incident. “Early this morning [Minneapolis] officers responded to […]
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 […]
Domestic Violence Deaths Decline In 2016
According to the annual Femicide report, 21 people died in Minnesota as a result of domestic violence in 2016, down from 22 deaths in 2015. You can view the report by clicking here, but we’re going to delve into some of the specifics in today’s blog. 2016 Femicide Report Here’s a closer look at some […]
Domestic Violence Deaths Up in Minnesota in 2015
The Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women released its annual Femicide report last week, and the report shows that there was a disturbing increase in the number of people who died as a result of domestic violence in 2015. You can get a full look at the report here, but we’ve outlined some of the concerning trends from […]
