3rd DEGREE ASSAULT - MN Stat. 609.223

Substantial bodily injury, such as broken or fractured bones, loss of consciousness.

Keys to Investigation:

Document any visible signs of injury via photographs and reports Document any corroboration for the injury Document medical treatment received and where it was received Obtain a signed medical release from victim and property inventory it.

2nd DEGREE ASSAULT - MN Stat. 609.222

Assaulting or threatening someone with a dangerous weapon or using another object as a weapon in a manner likely to cause substantial bodily injury.

Keys to Investigation:

Get specifics about how the weapon was used, how close did it come, was it swung at them, how many times Get specifics about any threats that accompanied the use of the weapon Get specifics about the victim’s fear & actions in response to the use of the weapon (were they retreating, were they crying).

BURGLARY - MN Stat. 609.58

Entering a building without consent and committing a crime inside.

Example:

Forcing entry and then assaulting someone inside

Keys to Investigation:

Document manner of entry, including taking pictures of any damaged property Ask victim if suspect had consent to enter Ask victim if suspect has lived or stayed there in the past, how long ago it was, and if defendant has anything still kept at the dwelling, such as clothing Ask victim if he or she did anything to bar entry by the suspect, such as blocking doors or getting an Order for Protection.

TERRORISTIC THREATS - MN Stat. 609.713

Threatening either by words or actions to commit any crime of violence with the intent to terrorize another.

Example:

“I’m going to kill you.”

Keys to Investigation:

Get specifics of the threat & how it made the victim feel Get specifics of any actions that accompanied the threat.

DOMESTIC ASSAULT BY STRANGULATION - MN Stat. 609.2247

Intentionally impeding breathing or circulation of the blood or by blocking the nose or mouth of another.

EXAMPLE:

Putting hands or an object around someone’s neck and applying pressure.

Keys to Investigation:

Get specifics about the incident, how long did it last, were any threats mad Get specifics about the physical symptoms experienced by the victim Document any visible signs of injury via photographs and reports.

*Materials Provided By:
Michelle Jacobson, Assistant Minneapolis City Attorney