An assault allegation where the victim and the accused have a domestic relationship — family members, household members, or current/former intimate partners.
Max penalty: Up to 5 years in prison and/or $10,000 fine (felony, with two or more such convictions or juvenile adjudications in the past ten years); up to 364 days in jail and/or $3,000 (gross misdemeanor, with a qualified domestic violence-related conviction or juvenile adjudication in the past ten years); up to 90 days in jail and/or $1,000 (misdemeanor)Minn. Stat. § 609.2242
Violation of Order for Protection
Allegations of violating a civil court order that prohibits contact with or approach to a protected person. Often issued in domestic violence cases.
Max penalty: Up to 5 years in prison and/or $10,000 fine (felony, while possessing a dangerous weapon or with two or more such convictions or juvenile adjudications in the past ten years); up to 364 days in jail and/or $3,000 (gross misdemeanor, with a qualified domestic violence-related conviction or juvenile adjudication in the past ten years); up to 90 days in jail and/or $1,000 (misdemeanor)Minn. Stat. § 518B.01
Domestic Assault by Strangulation
Allegations of intentionally impeding a family or household member's breathing or blood circulation by applying pressure to the throat or neck.