Minnesota HF5105 enhances penalties for domestic violence-related crimes, including stricter punishments for violating protection orders.

Minnesota HF5105 amends state statutes to enhance criminal penalties for domestic violence-related crimes. It establishes that knowingly violating a domestic abuse no-contact order is a misdemeanor. Repeat offenders within ten years of previous convictions face gross misdemeanor charges. Violating a protection order while possessing a dangerous weapon or after a felony conviction results in felony charges. The bill also prohibits firearm possession for those convicted of violating protection orders and mandates counseling for offenders.

Minnesota HF5105 enhances penalties for domestic violence-related crimes, including stricter punishments for violating protection orders.

Minnesota HF5105 amends state statutes to enhance criminal penalties for domestic violence-related crimes. It establishes that knowingly violating a domestic abuse no-contact order is a misdemeanor. Repeat offenders within ten years of previous convictions face gross misdemeanor charges. Violating a protection order while possessing a dangerous weapon or after a felony conviction results in felony charges. The bill also prohibits firearm possession for those convicted of violating protection orders and mandates counseling for offenders.