Domestic violence charges can range from misdemeanors to felonies, with severe penalties. When you face domestic violence charges, you may feel overwhelmed or unsure of handling the next steps. Understanding how Minnesota handles domestic violence may help. 1....
Domestic Violence
Are women often charged with domestic violence?
Most people think of domestic violence victims as battered women afraid to speak up. However, according to the Center for Disease Control, one in ten men also suffer domestic abuse. While it is true that some females commit acts of abuse against males, many accused...
Is it possible to overcome violent tendencies?
While your violent behavior can result in serious injury to others, you may have sustained underlying trauma during your life that triggers your rage. Many people misunderstand violence and neglect to recognize its source. When you know which life experiences have...
Domestic violence and child custody
If you are facing allegations of domestic violence, multiple aspects of your life are likely at stake. Aside from the impact this case could have on your career and your reputation, these charges could destroy your relationship with your children if you are a parent....
Does alcohol ignite domestic violence?
At the root of domestic violence sits the need for one person to control or exert power over another. Adding alcohol to an already volatile situation can cause it to escalate, and the combination can become deadly. However, taking alcohol out of the equation does not...
Can counseling prevent domestic violence?
Even under ideal circumstances, making an intimate relationship work can be difficult. After all, because each partner is a unique individual with his or her own goals, conflicts inevitably arise in any marriage or long-term intimate relationship. Still, conflict...
Unaddressed trauma and domestic violence
Perpetrators of domestic violence in Minnesota often experienced past trauma that was never resolved. Rarely do people form bad habits without first encountering influences that encourage the development of such behaviors. Reacting to pressure appropriately is...
Reasons same-sex partner violence may be prevalent
What happens when the person charged with domestic violence and his or her partner have a same-sex relationship? According to Frontiers in Psychology, researchers have studied intimate partner violence in same-sex relationships less frequently than heterosexual...
What constitutes a family or household member in domestic violence?
Domestic violence is a crime defined by the fact that abuse must be towards a family member or member of your household. Understanding the charges against you requires that you know how the law defines a family member or household member. According to the Minnesota...
What should I do if accused falsely of domestic violence?
Being accused of domestic violence can have a serious effect on your personal and public life. Particularly if the accusations are untrue, it is likely you are mentally struggling with the gravity of these lies. However, how you conduct yourself throughout this...
