Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

There are a lot of things to expect. The problem is that there are so many factors and unknowns to your question that I would be unable to respond to your question without writing for a few hours.

The best thing you can do at this point is make an appointment with a criminal defense attorney and get some of your questions answered. I would be happy to sit down with you and try to answer some of these questions.

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An assault charge is always serious. A fifth degree assault, is a misdemeanor and requires that he prosecution prove that the defendant commits an act to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or intentionally inflicts bodily harm. It is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1000 fine. In addition, an assault conviction also has broad ranging collateral consequences. As a result, it is extremely important to protect your public and criminal record.

First, if convicted of a second degree assault or any assault offense, employers who require a background check will not hire you. That is particularly true if you work closely with customers or in some other service oriented profession.

Second, many landlords now perform background checks for applicants and, if you decide to rent, you may be denied an apartment with a crime of violence such as an assault on your record.

Third, a conviction for assault may result in licensing problems for certain occupations or interfere with acceptance into some schools of higher learning.

Finally, it is also compelling that a non-citizen may suffer deportation and, even a citizen would lose their right to possess a weapon ,even for hunting purposes, after a conviction.

Often, the best defense is a good offense. In most instances, an argument for self defense or defense of others may be made and Motions should be served to acquire all statements and medical records from the prosecution.

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