Despite warnings that authorities would be out in full force looking for impaired drivers over the holiday weekend, more than 400 Minnesotans were arrested for driving under the influence during the Memorial Day break. Early estimates put the arrest total at 425, but that number could change. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic […]
Minnesota Supreme Court Rejects DWI Necessity Defense
A while back, we wrote about the case of Jennifer Axelberg, the Minnesota woman who was arrested for driving under the influence while attempting to flee from her abusive husband. Axelberg later pleaded guilty to a lessor charge of careless driving , but she appealed the loss of her driver’s license under the Necessity Defense. In order […]
New Minnesota Bill Gives Reformed Criminals Second Chance
A new bill signed into law earlier this month by Gov. Mark Dayton will reward reformed criminals for making positive changes in their lives. The new deal wouldn’t specifically give the offenders anything, instead, it’s what’s being taken away that’s beneficial – access to certain criminal offenses. “People can’t turn their lives around and become […]
Minneapolis Police Outline Summer Crackdown on Gun Crime
Minneapolis police have outlined a plan to cut down on gun violence this summer on the city’s north side. The decision to amp up patrols along the city’s north side was made after crime data revealed a surge in gun related incidents. There were 1,442 gun incidents in Minneapolis in 2013, up eight percent from 2012 […]
Constant Communication Crucial For Criminal Defense Attorneys
The following piece was written by David Hoffman, a local high school student who has been shadowing Avery Appelman to get a better understanding of the daily trails and tribulations of a criminal defense attorney. Although we didn’t travel down to the courthouse, my most recent visit with the attorneys at Appelman Law Firm was […]
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