On February 8, 2011, the attorneys at Appelman Law Firm presented on the consequences of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) at Normandale Community College’s “Success Day.” The presentation outlined the laws that constitute a Minnesota DWI, as well as the criminal, civil, and emotional consequences of receiving a DWI charge. The attorneys also investigated the rights […]
Cyber-Bullying on the Rise in Minnesota
In our tech-savvy society, cyber-bullying has become a rampant problem. Instead of pushing and shoving on the playground, bullies now harass on the internet, hiding safely behind an anonymous veil. Cyber-bullying is the repeated harassment of a person through an electronic medium, such as e-mail, text messaging, or social networking sites (Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, etc.). […]
DWI Suspect Acquitted on Drunk-to-Keep-Warm Defense
A Missouri man was acquitted of a suspected DWI after claiming that he got drunk after he crashed his vehicle into a culvert, not before. The incident occurred in February, 2010. Thomas Drummond explained to the court that he had been driving home after a night out with friends when icy road conditions caused him […]
Anoka County Implements New Plan to Halt Domestic Violence
Anoka County is implementing a plan of action to reduce domestic abuse. This “immediate risk assessment program” is aimed at providing quicker help to those involved in domestic abuse cases. The program is backed by a $40,000 federal grant to help pay for training and additional personnel. Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth already have similar […]
2010 Ends with Lowest Minneapolis Crime Rates in Decades
The 2010 Crime Rate in Minneapolis dropped to the lowest the city has seen since the 1980s. Violent crime has been declining for the past four years and 2010 marks some of the lowest rates yet. A string of violent homicides in early 2010 threatened to push the numbers up, but on the whole violent […]
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