Domestic Assault Charges

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Minnesota

I have been charged with Domestic Assault... This is the first time anything like this has ever happened to me.. My parents and I got into a fight.. My mom ended up calling the police and i got taken to jail. My parents didn't press charges but the state did. I got put in jail and bailed out the next day by a friend..

I was wondering what I should do next.. I have no place to stay in Minnesota and my grandmother is keeping me up for now. I have a job back out in connecticut but can't leave until this is resolved.. Any advice?

You need a lawyer. The victim doesn't prosecute you, the state does. The state is unlikely to dismiss the charges in a DV case just because the victim doesn't want to proceed (for good reason).

I'm looking for a lawyer now. I was wondering what the possible repricusions are? I know the state is going to prosecute. I don't know anything about the legal system up until this point.. Will their be more than one court date? Or is this next one going to resolve everything?

There will be as many dates as it needs to go. If you did something and you are willing to cop to it, you can plead out to the offer. If you fight it, it can drag out. You mentioned having a job in annother state. That can influence your decision too. Are they willing to hold your job until you get this over with. Are they willing to allow you back if you are found guilty.

If you keep your job, they can transfer your case out to that state.

I'm just thinking about the loss of income and other ramifications of not getting to Connecticut... In addition yes their was an argument so if their is a plea deal i'd most likely take it. I don't know how this works and I don't want to be tied to Minnesota for the next year.. like if I have to do probation or anything. I made a mistake and I know that, I just hope that this mistake isn't going to screw up the rest of my life.

Can't guarantee that it won't screw up your life. Mn is very tough on domestic violence. However, the fact that you are already employed should be enough for the court to allow for a transfer.

What kind of punishments are typically given for such a crime?

Can't answer that with what you've told us. Mostly supervised probation for a period of 1 -2 years, probation fees, permanant conviction status, court fines, domestic violence counseling(usually for 24-26 weeks,) possibly substance abuse counseling and community service.

Oh.. Ok Thanks.