Viking’s Adrian Peterson Pleads Guilty to Assault of Son

Minnesota Vikings NFL star running back Adrian Peterson pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of reckless assault. Peterson will avoid jail time and pay a $4,000 fine and court costs. He will also have to do 80 hours of community service. Peterson will also be on probation. If he successfully completes probation, he will avoid having this on his record. He was originally charged with felony reckless or negligent injury to a child for hitting his son with a wooden tree branch.

Southern Minnesota man sentenced in DWI case after alleged burrito assault

Not long ago, this blog discussed the issue of probation in Minnesota DWI cases. That entry focused on the trend in Minnesota of jailing people on probation for failing to pay probation fines or fees. However, in many cases, the judges impose terms and conditions at the time of sentencing that can make future violations of the law an issue for people on DWI probation.

Domestic Violence Crimes: Can the Government take my guns?

Domestic violence crimes carry a number of collateral consequences that many people may not be aware of. In Minnesota, if you’ve been charged with a certain type of crime, such as a domestic violence offense, you risk losing your Second Amendment right to possess a firearm if you’re ultimately found guilty of the charged crime or, in some cases, a less serious variation of the crime. This loss of rights includes losing the right to own or possess firearms at any time – even for hunting.

Not Guilty Verdict

Ramsey Co.—Mr. Keller’s client was facing a domestic assault charge and would be prevented from going to medical school or becoming licensed as a doctor if found guilty.

Charges Dismissed

In September 2014, Max A. Keller of Keller Criminal Defense Attorneys was able to get Domestic Assault Charges against his client in a Hennepin County case stemming from the city of Bloomington dismissed and the client

Acquittal

Max A. Keller and Lexie D. Stein of Keller Criminal Defense Attorneys won a domestic assault jury trial in Ramsey County in September, 2014. Their client, a college student,

Charges Dismissed

In a 2012 Dakota County Domestic Assault case, Mr. Keller represented a military Veteran with a bright future.

Charges Reduced, Later Expunged

In a 2010 Dakota Co. Criminal Expungement case, Mr. Keller had previously secured the dismissal of domestic assault charges against his client, who plead guilty to disorderly conduct and thus was able to preserve his right to bear arms and possess guns, go hunting, etc.

DANCO or No-Contact Order Drives Families Apart

Often times when individuals get charged with domestic assault, a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) against the alleged victim is put in place. Regardless of whether the parties protest, judges will still impose the DANCO. For example, this occurs when boyfriends and girlfriends get into and argument and one of the parties gets charged with domestic assault. Even if the parties have children together, many judges will still impose the DANCO. Other common types of relationship may involve parents against their children and a wives against their husbands, and vice versa.

Jury convicts US soldier of murder

Washington Post reports on the murder conviction of a U.S. soldier convicted of killing three people in Afghanistan. If you are accused of a violent crime, including Murder, Domestic Assault, or a Violation of an Order for Protection, you need aggressive experienced criminal defense from a law firm like Keller Criminal Defense Attorneys. Call now so we can help you fight back against the legal system: 952-466-6926.

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