Minnesota lawmakers are considering increasing the penalties for “swatting,” which is when a person reports a fake emergency in order to get police, first responders and even swat teams to show up at a specific location. Swatting is oftentimes performed as a “prank” or in order to harass an individual. And while it is clearly […]
Appelman Law Firm Murder Conviction Reversal Profiled In The Star-Tribune
If you’ve been following our blog in recent months, you may be familiar with the name Stephanie Clark. As we detailed in past blogs, Clark was convicted of murder after a jury decided that her self-defense theory didn’t meet the needed threshold, as the jury had been instructed that the definition of “imminent threat” meant […]
Distracted Driving Crackdown Running Through April In Minnesota
Law enforcement will be committing extra resources to catch distracted drivers in Minnesota throughout the month of April, according to an update from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. “Scrolling through social media on your cell phone. Unwrapping that delicious cheeseburger. Checking that work email that someone just sent. Those are all fine — from […]
Legal Protection and Support for Victims of Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence
At this moment in history, in a society where drug addiction and domestic abuse usually go hand-in-hand and ruin many people’s lives, there’s a pressing need for support and legal protection. Now more than ever, it’s what the experts note. The text you’re about to read will explore the crucial structure intended to protect and […]
More Suspects Are Shooting At Police Officers
According to data from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s Uniform Crime Reports, the number of suspects assaulting and shooting at police officers has risen significantly in recent years. The report comes on the heels of last month’s shooting in Burnsville that left two Minnesota police officers dead after they were ambushed by a suspect with […]
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