Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 1, 2025, authorities charged Joshua Nathaniel Boyer, born March 11, 1987, with fifth-degree assault under Minnesota Statute 609.224.1(1). This statute defines assault as committing an act with intent to cause fear in another of immediate bodily harm or death.
In Minnesota, fifth-degree assault is classified as a misdemeanor. However, if the individual has prior qualified domestic violence-related offense convictions, the charge can be elevated to a gross misdemeanor or felony, depending on the number and recency of past offenses.
A misdemeanor fifth-degree assault conviction can result in penalties including imprisonment for up to 90 days, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. For gross misdemeanors, the maximum penalties increase to imprisonment for up to 364 days and fines up to $3,000. Felony charges can lead to imprisonment for up to five years and fines up to $10,000.
As of now, no further details about the incident involving Mr. Boyer have been released. The case will proceed through the legal system in accordance with Minnesota state law.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me