Minnesota Domestic Assault Lawyers and Defense Attorneys
Arneson and Geffen, PLLC handle all arrests related to Domestic Assault. Every case is carefully investigated and defended properly. See our case results for recent cases that were resolved in our client’s favor. Contact us today at 612-465-8581 to discuss your case.
Domestic Assault
Domestic assault is defined as intentionally inflicting bodily harm or causing fear of immediate bodily harm upon a family or household member. A family or household member may include someone you live, or have lived with, a blood relative, a spouse or ex spouse, a lover or ex lover or someone you share a child with. Domestic assault charges will be classified as a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony depending on a number of factors. However, regardless of the severity, all Domestic Assault charges can have serious implications for your future employment, housing and firearms possession.
In many cases of Domestic Assault, there had been a mutual altercation between the parties and the police were called to simply defuse the situation. Many of my clients have indicated that they never wanted the other person arrested and didn’t understand that a police officer is required to make an arrest if he or she determines there are grounds for a domestic assault charge.
Once an arrest has been made, the State basically steps into the shoes of the alleged victim despite his or her wishes. The arrested party is subject to a number of conditions prior to being released from jail such as a no-contact order (DANCO) and bail in some cases. Unless the judge lifts the DANCO, there can be no contact with the alleged victim until the case is resolved. A violation of the order is grounds for immediate arrest. This obviously causes extreme problems for people that want to be together and had no idea that this could occur.
The ramifications for simply pleading guilty are extreme. A conviction can result in the following:
1. Employment. If you work in a field, such as health care, day care, teaching, nursing or medical field, you could be disqualified by the licensing board, whereby ending your career.
2. Housing. Many housing applications required disclosure of assault related convictions and can be used against you to deny housing.
3. Firearms. State law prohibits you from owning handguns and Federal law prohibits you from owning any firearm. Obviously a serious consequence for the avid hunter.
Along with this, you will be required to have a Domestic Abuse Assessment and follow any programing required.
Domestic Assault is a very serious charge. You owe it to yourself to talk with an attorney. Give us a call for a free consultation at 612-465-8581.
Minneapolis Domestic Assault Lawyer & Defense Attorney
Arneson & Geffen, PLLC represent clients throughout Minnesota, including the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester, Mankato, St. Cloud, Moorhead, Apple Valley, Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Roseville and Woodbury.
