Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 25, 2024, Amanda Lisa Hisgun, born September 30, 1986, from Thief River Falls, Minnesota, was charged with felony domestic assault under Minnesota Statute 609.2242, subdivision 4. This statute stipulates that an individual who commits domestic assault within ten years of two or more previous qualified domestic violence-related offense convictions or adjudications of delinquency is guilty of a felony.
Under this statute, a felony domestic assault conviction can result in a sentence of up to five years imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.
Details regarding the specific circumstances of the December 25 incident have not been disclosed. The case is currently under investigation by local law enforcement authorities.
In Minnesota, domestic assault laws are designed to address and penalize acts of violence within domestic settings. The state has implemented measures to prevent repeat offenses, including escalating penalties for individuals with prior convictions.
Individuals charged with felony domestic assault are advised to seek legal counsel to navigate the complexities of the legal system and to understand the potential consequences of a conviction.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me