What is it like to be arrested, jailed, and prosecuted for Domestic Abuse?

Busted in Minneapolis, a Kindle e-book selling for $4.95, takes the reader through the gamut of experiences had by someone accused of domestic assault. Understand that Domestic Abuse laws and procedures are the product of a political agenda. Normal considerations of fairness and legality do not necessarily apply here. Yet there are certain conditions that govern the process. Hiring an attorney does not take care of the problem. It helps to have the benefit of someone elses experience when thrown into this situation. This riveting story takes the reader through the jail experience and the different arraignments and identifies key decisions that defendants will have to make. Minnesota law declares that Domestic Abuse is a crime against the state, which means that prosecutors will continue to prosecute an accused person even if the accuser recants. Judges routinely issue no-contact orders banishing the accused from his home for months. The offense is enhanceable, which means that future offenses (or accusations) of a similar type will be punished more severely. And so, growing numbers of people are being sucked into the criminaljustice system. The author was twice arrested and prosecuted for Domestic Abuse. The first time, when he was represented by an attorney, this man pled guiltycontinuance, expecting the charges to be dismissed a year later if no similar

offense occurred. However, he was falsely accused of assault by his wife in the presence of an attorney representing her in divorce before the year lapsed. This triggered a probation violation and gross misdemeanor charges. The author then refused to hire an attorney or accept any deals offered by the prosecutor. He thoroughly researched the law and rules of criminal procedure in preparation for a trial. Ultimately, the prosecutor concluded that there was insufficient evidence to convict and she dismissed the charges. Busted in Minneapolis is both a legal adventure story and a source of practical knowledge and information for someone charged with Domestic Abuse. Clearly written, it provides sufficient detail to recognize situations and points of decision that may arise in another persons case.