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What is an Assault and Battery Charge?

by adminLawyer | Jul 7, 2020 | FAQ

At common law, assault (swinging at someone) and battery (hitting someone) were separate offenses. These infractions are combined in Minnesota. Depending on the facts, assault or battery could be a misdemeanor or a felony.

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Gerald Miller P.A.

4.9

Jamall Thomas

18:37 22 Nov 20

Jordan Wollmering

19:32 20 Nov 20

I had a fabulous experience using Kyle Dreger as my attorney. He was extremely responsive, always provided me with information as soon as he found out about it, and he explained every step of the process.

Christopher King

00:54 18 Nov 20

I found Gerald Miller at a very difficult time in my life. They, specifically Kyle Dreger, was a life saver. He was supportive, responsive, and professional. He was able to secure the best possible outcome for me in my case and I would not hesitate in recommending them to anyone. Thanks, Chris K

Vision Fab

17:39 17 Nov 20

Gerald Miller and his team stand above all others in every way. If you're in trouble and require the experts. These are your guys. Thank you for everything !!

Paul Busch

17:31 17 Nov 20

Cant say enough great things about Gerry and his firm. I own two companies with multiple trucks and drivers. I have six attorneys. For over twenty years, Gerry is our first call for any & all legal issues criminal or traffic. And there were some serious issues. I don't think there is anyone that rivals Gerry's knowledge of the law or his expertise to navigate the system, in order to get the best possible outcome for very dire legal situations. Gerry defines expert legal representation, while also being hard working, honest, and always responds within 24hrs or less. Which is what we expect for our money. It sets them apart from all the others. I don't think they knew when he passed the bar he would be setting the bar. We don't call anyone else.

Andrew Moore

23:39 03 Nov 20

I messaged Gerald Miller & Associates PA through through their website and Kyle reached out to me in a matter of minutes. He gave me the answers to my questions amongst other related information that I had spent hours researching for. The internet often contradicts itself. Anytime I need a lawyer I will call Kyle. If your issue is out of his specialization, he will send you to the right person! This is the guy you start with everytime. Thanks Kyle!

Nolan Sackett

15:41 30 Oct 20

Highly recommend this firm. Kyle is easygoing fun to speak with and above all knows the laws.

Daniel Boileau

21:50 24 Oct 20

My feed back is long over due, primarily because I really can not find the words to express myself. However, for now, this will have to do until I can focus enough to send a real letter.A few years back life had brought me to my knees leaving me spinning out of control. During that period I made a mess out of my life and I ended up in jail for my first DUI ever. Not knowing who to call, I could only open up the yellow pages the jailer gave me. Now, I am someone who considered all attorneys to be crooks and full of beans but, I had no choice but to turn my life over to one of them. My finger fell on Gerald Miller P.A. and I was able to reach Cody and in a very short time the case was resolved.However, I was still struggling mentally and still seemed intent on destroying myself. Now I found myself facing felony charges for a completely different issue.This case seemed to go on forever but I believe it was part of their plan to stretch it out allowing me the time to get the help necessary to straighten myself out.I believe that at some point they decided I was sincere in what I said and that I would continue working hard to turn my life around. They clearly informed me what I needed to do and what not to do whilst encouraging me the whole way.Cody and Jerry proved to be very real people that ended up being not only my attorneys but my saviors as well.Sincerely and forever grateful, DB

Ryan Opitz

00:02 20 Oct 20

Gerald did an amazing job on my case. I was looking at a mandatory of 4 years in prison with no criminal record. Jerry lead me through out the whole process and kept me very updated the whole time. He did a great job working with the courts and working out a great deal with prosecutors and my judge. I received 5 years probation with a stay of adjudication. I can now move on and not be a felon. Thank you jerry!

Feven Hagos

17:55 09 Oct 20

Kyle Dreger was such a delight to work with. During the most stressful time dealing with DWI related charges, he reassured me the ease and comfort I needed to go through the many steps in the process of receiving the most reasonable outcome. Kyle's persona is relatable and that made things less nerve-wracking to go through. Thank you!

Thomas Bergum

23:53 08 Oct 20

Derek Dilly

00:31 07 Oct 20

DOWNWARD DEPARTURE GRANTED!! Facing 7-10 years in Prison for Felony DWI & Felony Fleeing (my 7th DWI with two prior Felony DWI's), I called Gerald Miller. I have never in my life been so impressed with an attorney! This man gave me two hours of his time during our initial consultation and told others he would have to call them back when another phone line rang or his cell phone went off. Obviously being in and out of the court system for 20 years, I've called several attorneys and 99% of those calls have resulted in the attorney showing very little interest in talking to me and a "hope everything works out for you" end to the conversation once they find out you might not have enough money for them. Gerald Miller gathered all the details and told me he wanted to meet with his team before making a decision of whether or not they would take on the case. Mr. Miller called me an hour later with the good news. From this moment on, Kyler Dreger was appointed to be my personal attorney through the proceedings. And he absolutely nailed it! Obviously facing this much prison time, there were a lot of questions I had and Mr. Dreger always took the time to make sure everything was covered when I would call, email, or text him. He really took the time to get to know me and built a strong defense based on our conversations. There was a plan made and he executed it exactly as he told me he would. I've been represented by several attorneys who say they will take a certain approach and never follow through with it. Mr. Dreger educated himself on the Anxiety and Depression I had been deaing with and how I was using alcohol to treat it. He beautifully articulated my struggles in a way that I had not been able to.Having legal representation that can advocate for you in court is something I have never experienced. Painting a picture of my life, struggles, and choices since this incident was key and Kyle did it flawlessly. He was also able to argue key points in the Prosecutor's testimony that played a huge role in the sentencing. There were discrepancies he pointed out that I didn't even catch, the main one being that a previous sentence of mine was a STAYED prison sentence, not the downward depature the Prosecutor was claiming it to be. The open guilty plea allowed the Judge to use discretion for sentencing and he did so thanks to Kyle's hard work as he accurately displayed to the court who I am, not what I did. I was sentence to 60 days in jail and 120 days on house arrest. To be quite honest, the way Kyle Dreger powerfully, professionally, and emotionally defended me, it was as if he was the one facing prison time and needed the court to understand the complexity of the situation. That's how impressive this young man is! His calm approach to an aggressive Prosecutor allowed him to point out mistakes and strengthen the defense. His patience and understanding of the process is what separates Kyle Dreger from other attorneys. This man is a powerhouse attorney and this law firm will do everything they can to help you! Thank you to Gerald Miller and Kyle Dreger for allowing me this second chance in life. God Bless!!

Nicole Mullen

16:55 05 Oct 20

Kayla Lorenzen

20:31 01 Oct 20

This law firm is fantastic! After looking at hundreds of reviews and talking with several attorneys, I hired Kyle Dreger to represent me in my DUI case. Kyle was caring, understanding and professional. He responded quickly to all my questions, kept me updated, listened thoroughly to my concerns/wants and fought hard for me. Kyle made this incredibly stressful process so much easier for me and we won!

Jonathan Ahlfs

20:23 01 Oct 20

I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Kyle Dreger was my attorney. He was always available for any questions I had and kept me up to date on any changes that occurred as soon as he knew them. He clearly laid out all my options and was straight forward with me. Kyle was able to successfully get two of my DWI charges dropped because he was willing to take the case to court and fight the whole way for me. I highly recommend Kyle for any legal help you may need.

Michelle Johnson

21:52 23 Sep 20

They were always available to talk if I had any problems or questions. Very knowledgeable about my case. Always kept me informed about things that were happening. Very professional. Would definitely recommend to others.

David Juilfs

00:55 13 Sep 20

If you’re looking for a seasoned team of experienced lawyers in Minneapolis to help you with your case, this is the law firm to talk to. Especially when it comes to DWI & Criminal Defense in Minnesota.

Dan Pemberton

21:50 28 Aug 20

Kyle was very helpful and resourceful! He seemed to actually care and offered me excellent advice whenever I needed it. Would highly recommend him for use in any case!

Jay

17:57 25 Aug 20

Kyle has been extremely helpful. His knowledge and helpful approach has been a blessing. He is very good at explaining all details to and really does think about his clients first. I would recommend Kyle to anyone.

Dylan Shanholtzer

23:35 20 Aug 20

Got a dui during the start of COVID and the lock down so added more stress to the plate. Kyle represented me, I couldn’t be more happy with how involved he was with me during this whole process. I never had any issue getting ahold of him when I needed to he told me step by step things I needed to do to put myself in a good situation for my case. I’m so thankful to have had his guidance and to have someone to ease my stress during these difficult times. My outcome was above and beyond what I expected, this whole team is the real deal. I could not be happier!! I recommend if you find yourself in a situation you need help this is the team to call! Forever grateful!

Christopher Kegley

21:25 06 Aug 20

Kyle Dreger advocated on my behalf to ensure I received justice after receiving an unjust charge in the MN Judicial system. He ensured I was a priority every step of the way. Kyle’s work ethic, integrity, and professionalism went above and beyond to prove the tremendous value that Gerald Miller, P.A. Firm has to offer in their Profession. If you need representation and want to achieve results in resolving legal matters I highly recommend Kyle or any other members of Gerald Miller, P.A.

Kevin Ward

03:28 04 Aug 20

I realize there was a pandemic, but I felt like the communication from my attorney was poor. On several occasions I was told I would receive a Communication on a certain date and that date would come and go without communication. It was on me to follow up with my attorney to get the information I desired. I would not use Gerald miller again with any legal issues.**edit. Spoke with my attorney and discovered any delays that were seen were due to the prosecutor and not a Gerald miller attorney. I have increased my rating**

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16:20 24 Jul 20

Ashley Johnson

15:04 24 Jul 20

Wendy

22:39 22 Jul 20

Kyle Dreger worked on my case with a great outcome it's difficult to be in these types of situations but they helped me get through it with dignity and reassurance. Very knowledgeable and available to answer my questions throughout it all.

Tony Schneider

23:50 02 Jul 20

I can not thank Kyle enough for all the work he put in on my case. Every question I had he answered quickly and put my mind at ease. He truly cared for me and the situation I was going through and was able to get a very good outcome for me. I would recommend him to anyone going through a dwi.

Joshua Fritz

18:15 13 Jun 20

rich freiermuth

17:12 12 Jun 20

Michael Tutsie

04:02 12 Jun 20

Worked very efficiently and answered all my questions through the entire process in a timely manner. Stayed in constant contact with me as well. Awesome at his job!

Danielle J.

00:17 10 Jun 20

Jeremiah Peer

14:43 09 Jun 20

Iysis Carter

02:58 05 Jun 20

Kyle was great to work with. He was very transparent throughout the entire case and remained available whenever I needed him for anything. He assessed my case from every angle and ultimately got me a deal that I am satisfied with. I appreciate all of the staff at the Gerald Miller law firm who assisted in anyway with my case.

Dave Laliberte

18:35 22 May 20

Found myself in a situation on the wrong side of the law. Kyle was there late at night. Got me out and kept me out. Couple years later.. it’s like it never happened. Would definitely recommend and use again if I’m ever unfortunate to find myself in another serious situation. Thanks

Kenneth Zeik

16:26 14 May 20

Simply outstanding.

Rob w

18:36 08 May 20

Professional and competent attorneys. I was very satisfied with the outcome of my case and the services they provided.

Perla Macias

01:11 12 Apr 20

Beyond helpful! Going through a very difficult situation attorney Gerald took his valuable time to call me back and give me different options for federal attorneys and explain how the process works (without him gaining nothing out of this). Words can't express how grateful I am with him.

Matt Muller

22:47 10 Mar 20

If there was a "10 Star" option I would give it to them! Kyle worked my case like a pro. It was a complicated few months, but he definitely knows his way around the system, listened to my needs, and kept me informed every step of the way without sugarcoating anything. And every question I had (and there were many!) his replies were almost immediate. Every time. I hope to never need his services again, LOL! But if you find yourself in a jam he's your guy! Highest of recommendations...

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22:41 10 Mar 20

Khadijah Holt

22:00 21 Feb 20

He is great love him call and speak to him please give him a call tell him your story he is awesome

Meredith Wells

16:28 15 Feb 20

100% positive experience with help of Mr. Kyle Dreger at Gerald Miller! In addition to achieving a positive legal result, Mr. Dreger patiently and honestly answered my endless questions, walked me through each step of the process, and provided much needed calming reassurance. I cannot thank him enough!!!

Kyle Schminkey

00:24 15 Feb 20

Kyle represented me in my case. He was very quick and prompt answering any questions I had from the very beginnig. He exceeded my expectations and always helped keep me relaxed when it was a very stressful and scary situation for myself. It was obvious he knew what he was doing. I would recommend him to anyone in a similar situation. I am confident him and I will never meet again but thank you for all your hard work kyle!!

Samantha Fisher

19:24 13 Feb 20

Kyle was so helpful with my case and the outcome was exactly what we were going for. He was such a pleasure to work with, came all the way out to Chaska to meet with me initially, and was very prompt in answering any and all of my questions regarding my situation. Kyle helped prepare me in the best way possible for my upcoming hearings so when I was in front of a judge I had all of my "stuff" done ahead of time. I have nothing but fantastic things to say about Kyle Dreger and the team at Gerald Miller P.A. Though I am confident I won't need their services in the future, I wouldn't recommend anyone else.

Seth Hendrix

17:04 04 Feb 20

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00:38 13 Jan 20

Raviteja Ravs

14:31 18 Oct 19

I worked with Kyle from Gerald Miller P.A., we couldn't get the expected outcome but these guys will try their level best to get the expected outcome on your case and gives you details on everything that is going on with your case. Very prompt response on calls, texts and emails. strongly recommended.

K B

17:32 17 Oct 19

I had Cody work with me and he helped me tremendously. Second degree DWI and six out of seven charges were dropped and I avoided jail time. One month home monitoring. Cody and the team are excellent. Highly recommended when you find yourself in a tough spot.

Jade Raj

02:38 21 Sep 19

I am so grateful for these lawyers. My husband was facing 60 months in prison for a DWI. Gerald, Kyle, and Cody met with my husband even though we were late in the case. They worked extraordinary hard to find alternatives to decreasing my husbands sentence. Kyle took on majority of my husbands case and my husband ended up receiving 30 days in jail and transferring to house arrest. My husband, family, and I are extremely grateful to be able to move forward with our lives, putting this all behind us. Thank you Gerald, Kyle, and Cody!

Michael Ryan

19:06 29 Aug 19

Worked with Cody, appreciated all that he did.

Jeff Farahan

00:18 14 Aug 19

If and when in need of legal representation, look no further than Gerald Miller and his team. You will receive prompt attention and they will work formidably to get you the most optimal results possible. They are experienced, honest and forthright. You will feel that you are in great hands from the get go and they will have your back 100%. Gerald has helped me with many traffic tickets and moving violations with very favorable results. I would never trust anyone else in these situations. If you find yourself in a jam, look no further. Gerald and his team will get you the best outcome. Thanks Gerald for all your help

Derrick Sitz

19:26 02 Aug 19

I have had a case against me and I have talked with Gerald twice now. He has been more then helpfull on everything going on, he has spent time looking up things for me to use. He has been more then helpful and I am grateful I found his number

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