First Degree Assault
Felony
Up to 20 years in prison and/or $30,000 fine
Second Degree Assault
Felony
Up to 10 years in prison and/or $20,000 fine
Third Degree Assault
Felony
Up to 5 years in jail and/or $10,000 fine
Fourth Degree Assault
Gross misdemeanor or Felony
Generally up to 1 year in prison and/or $3,000 fine
Fifth Degree Assault
Misdemeanor or Gross Misdemeanor
Generally up to 90 days in jail and/or $1,000 fine
Minnesota Assault Lawyers
Have you been charged with assault? The Minnesota assault attorneys at RAM Law will fight on your behalf to protect your rights. Our criminal defense attorneys will help you build the strongest possible defense for your case and fight unceasingly on your behalf. If you have been charged with assault in Minnesota, call the attorneys at RAM Law for a free consultation.
Assault Charges
What is assault? In Minnesota, assault is defined as either “an act done with intent to cause fear in another of immediate bodily harm or death” or “the intentional infliction of or attempt to inflict bodily harm upon another.” What this means is, that you may be charged with assault even if there was no physical harm to the alleged victim. Because the definition of assault encompasses many different actions and situations, it is crucial that an experienced criminal defense attorney look at the facts of your case in order to determine the best possible defense.
Levels of Assault Charges
1st degree assault occurs when there is “great bodily harm” to another, or the use of deadly force against a police or correctional officer. This felony is the most severe assault charge and can result in severe prison time or financial penalties.
2nd degree assault occurs where the assault involved use of a deadly weapon. 2nd degree assault is also a felony and may result in significant penalties as well.
3rd degree assault occurs where the victim sustains substantial bodily harm and may also occur where the victim is a minor. 3rd degree assault involving a minor occurs where the minor is under the age of 4 or the defendant has previously engaged in a pattern of child abuse to the minor. 3rd degree assault is a felony as well.
4th degree assault may be a gross misdemeanor or felony offense, depending on the circumstances of the assault. 4th degree assault occurs where the assault is committed against a person belonging to a certain class of individuals. These protected classes include, but are not limited to, police officers, correctional officers, medical personnel, firefighters, and judges. 4th degree assault also occurs where there is an assault motivated by bias.
5th degree assault is generally a misdemeanor, but may be enhanced to a gross misdemeanor depending on the circumstances. 5th degree assault encompasses assaults that do not rise to the level of the more serious charges detailed above.
RAM Law - Minnesota Assault Attorneys
The criminal defense attorneys at RAM Law are here to help you fight back against your assault charges. If you have been charged with assault, it is crucial that you obtain an experienced assault attorney to review the charges and evidence against you and formulate a strong defense. The attorneys at RAM Law are available 24/7 to discuss your case. Call 651-468-2103 for a free consultation.