In the last two parts of the Vehicle Forfeiture Series, we discussed forfeiture in a nutshell and the conditions of vehicle forfeiture. Today, we will focus on a crucial defense when fighting vehicle forfeiture: The Innocent Owner Defense. This defense is applicable when the vehicle was forfeited as the result of actions by a person […]
The Politics of Medical Marijuana
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 […]
A New Chapter in the NCAA Sex Scandal: Joe Paterno Dead at 85
This Sunday, former Penn State head football coach passed away from lung cancer. The 85-year-old was fired in November after the media exposed his mishandling of the Jerry Sandusky child-sexual-abuse fiasco. The town of State College is mourning the loss of their iconic football coach, a man who served as their hero for the 46-years […]
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