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Assault

15 March

Self-Defense – Duty to Retreat Exists if Person is on Front Lawn

North Star Criminal Defense | Assault, Case Law Updates, Domestic Assault

Self-defense in Minnesota is an affirmative defense against assault-based charges. Much of the analysis is tied to the reasonableness of the actions taken by the defendant and whether the defendant could have avoided the situation. But, if the defendant was in his/her house, there is...

07 February

Self-Defense in Minnesota

North Star Criminal Defense | Assault, Domestic Assault, Murder/Homicide

An affirmative defense most people are familiar with is self-defense. But, few know what it means and how it’s applied in the law. Self-defense in Minnesota is a complete defense to a charge if raised successfully. Essentially, the defendant claims the force used was necessary to...

28 May

Domestic Assault by Strangulation

North Star Criminal Defense | Assault, Criminal Charges, Domestic Assault

Domestic assault by strangulation is a felony offense that occurs when the defendant assaults a family or household member by strangulation, which is defined as: Intentionally impeding normal breathing or circulation of the blood by applying pressure on the throat or neck or by blocking the nose...