Thomas Jakeway A lawyer who knows Minnesota DWI / DUI & Criminal Law

Assault and Domestic

As an attorney, I have spent my entire 23-year career focused solely on defending the rights of the accused. During this time, I have represented individuals handled a wide variety of assault cases. There are several levels of assaults from felonies to misdemeanors. The level of offense varies depending on criminal history, whether there are allegations of a weapon being used and whether there was bodily harm. Crimes of domestic violence are also a type of assault, typically referred to as domestic assaults. These type of offenses have serious consequences to individuals charged/convicted. Loss of gun rights as well as Domestic Assault No Contact Orders (DANCO) can greatly affect your freedom. DANCO – Domestic Assault No Contact Orders These orders may be issued by the court in several different circumstances. These orders take on a life of their own and can greatly affect your everyday life. You may not even be allowed to go back to your home! What can you do? Do not give a statement to the police until you have consulted with an attorney.