Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 1, 2025, authorities arrested 33-year-old Daniel Duane McKenzie Jr., born March 3, 1992, on charges of misdemeanor domestic assault under Minnesota Statute 609.2242.1(2). This statute defines domestic assault as intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm upon a family or household member.
In Minnesota, a misdemeanor domestic assault conviction can result in penalties of up to 90 days in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. Additionally, individuals convicted of domestic assault may face restrictions on firearm possession and other collateral consequences.
This incident underscores the serious legal implications of domestic assault charges and the importance of adhering to laws designed to protect family and household members.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
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Minnesota law prohibits individuals convicted of domestic assault from possessing firearms for a specified period.
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Domestic assault charges can be elevated to gross misdemeanors or felonies if the accused has prior domestic violence-related convictions within certain time frames.