I got into a fight in Minnesota. What's going to happen?

What happens when you get in a fight in Minnesota depends on many factors. If you had were not arrested right away, and no arrest warrant has been issued, there is a good chance nothing will come of the incident. 

If you were arrested, or if a warrant has issued, there are still a lot of factors that influence what happens next. If you are a juvenile, the incident was minor, and you haven't been in trouble before, you may be offered a chance to do a restorative justice program that is designed to rehabilitate rather than punish you. A judge may require you to pay restitution and go to counseling, and if you do what you are told, the case would be dismissed.

If you are an adult, and the fight did not result in serious injuries, you will probably be charged with a misdemeanor. The maximum sentence for a misdemeanor in Minnesota is 90 days jail and a $3000 fine. There is no minimum, so your prior record and the relative seriousness of the offense will determine where in the range from zero to the maximum the judge decides to sentence you.

If the fight involved domestic violence, and you have a prior DV conviction, you may be charged with what Minnesota refers to as a gross misdemeanor. Gross misdemeanors carry a potential fine of $3000, and up to one year in jail. 

Any time you are charged with a criminal offense it is in your best interest to consult an attorney.