Assault and domestic violence are serious crimes in Minnesota. They can lead to both misdemeanor and felony convictions, significant fines, and possible jail time. Little-known penalties for conviction of assault and domestic violence include civil rights limitations, including your ability to carry a firearm, and restitution to the alleged victim, which can be extremely expensive.
Additionally, there are social consequences for assault and domestic violence convictions. Assault and domestic violence are sometimes known as “character crimes,” because they can cause others to believe that you are a violent and dangerous person. This belief can impact your personal relationships as well as your employability.
Unfortunately, it is not at all uncommon for individuals to be wrongly or unfairly charged with these types of crimes, especially in situations involving divorce proceedings or child custody disputes. Spouses may make false accusations. Law enforcement tends to err on the side of caution rather than risk the safety of others. And because charges of assault and domestic violence are made by the state, the prosecution is obligated to proceed with the case even if the accuser would prefer to withdraw the charges.
One of attorney Douglas Kans’ motivations is to help his clients avoid the repercussions associated with a false conviction. He will put forth the effort required to make the strongest possible case on your behalf. If you have been charged with assault or domestic violence in the Twin Cities metro area, contact him as soon as possible.
If you have been charged with assault or domestic violence, there are steps that you should take immediately. These are:
Once you have been released, it is vital that you seek qualified representation immediately. Mr. Kans will not be intimidated by law enforcement or the prosecution. He will work tirelessly and meticulously on your behalf until your case is resolved. Attorney Douglas Kans was named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers Association and has handled hundreds of assault and domestic violence cases. He is committed to achieving the best possible outcome on behalf of his clients.
- S.T.Doug - you far exceeded my expectations in this matter. I was blown away with the end result. I couldn't have wished for a better outcome. I will refer your services to anyone looking for an exceptional attorney. Again, thank you!!
- J.O.Thank you so much for all the work you did in my case. The outcome is exactly what I needed and you pulled through with flying colors! We are very happy we chose the right attorney for the difficult job. Best wishes for your continued success.
- KristineI had no clue of the type of lawyer that would be helping me when [Mr. Kans] came out [of the court room] with the information about what the prosecutor wanted and [he] didn't want to settle on that because [he] thought it was too much, I was amazed, relieved, and knew I had found a good lawyer. I just figured that lawyers wanted to get everything done and over with as soon as possible, since that is how I've been treated in the past . Thank you for caring.