Since the mid-1990s, the U.S. has had numerous opportunities to discuss marijuana’s value as a medicine. In 1996, California and Arizona passed voter initiatives authorizing marijuana for medicinal purposes. Around the same time, Barry McCaffrey, the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, stated his agency’s position that marijuana is a dangerous drug […]
Forfeiture Series Part 2: Initial Process and Negotiations
In Part 2 of our forfeiture blog series, we will explain what the Appelman Law Firm legal process following a vehicle seizure. As soon as a client retains Appelman Law Firm for a forfeiture defense, we immediately begin working towards the the goals of that particular client. This means setting realistic expectations for what the […]
Intelligent Tactics Help Find Justice for an Appelman Client
Cases where substance abuse is present can be challenging. However, last week, MN criminal defense attorney Avery Appelman used his experience and expertise to find justice and help for a client whose case seemed nearly impossible. “I represent a client who has multiple offenses in many counties. Some of the cases have been resolved and […]
Year End Stats: Crime in the Midwest Decreased in 2011
2012 is upon us, so now is the time to reflect on the past year. According to the FBI, crime rates made a significant decline from those in 2010. The most significant change was experienced in the Midwest. All figures represent the rates from January to June of 2011. Midwestern violent crime is down 9.7% […]
New Act Violates Sixth Amendment for Many
In a new act passed by the Senate, matters of domestic terror are now under the discipline of the U.S. military. The National Defense Authorization Act stipulates that anyone—American citizen or not—suspected of terrorist activity can be held in indefinite detention. This new act seems to nullify the 6th Amendment—the one that guarantees the right […]
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