Supreme Court of Minnesota
State of Minnesota v. Gerald Robinson
January 9, 2019921 N.W.2d 755
Summary
The court held that the phrase "significant romantic or sexual relationship" in the domestic-assault statute is unambiguous and must be applied according to its plain meaning, informed by the statutory factors of relationship length, type, interaction frequency, and, when applicable, time since termination. Applying those factors, the court concluded that the evidence was sufficient for the jury to find that Robinson and C.P. were in such a relationship when the assault occurred, and it affirmed. No separate opinions were issued.