Minnesota prosecutors are using a 1946 racketeering law to crack down on career criminals. The Hobbs Act brings heavy sentences to repeat offenders: 20 years in federal prison for each violation. The Hobbs Act targets robberies that affect interstate or foreign commerce. This has a wide margin for interpretation, where seemingly any robbery of a […]
[Podcast] – DWI Basics
Minnesota Defense Attorney, Avery Appelman, recently recorded the first of many Appelman Law Firm podcasts. This podcast focuses on the basics of DWI charges in MN. Topics covered include: The difference between DWI & DUI Physical Control BAC testing & the implied consent law What to Do if pulled over for DWI What NOT to […]
The SCRAM Bracelet – How it Works
There are a number of criminal consequences to a DWI charge. One of the most common for repeat DUI offenders is home monitoring. The SCRAMx bracelet is an alcohol monitoring device that successfully combines continuous alcohol monitoring (CAM) and house arrest in one court-validated device. SCRAMx is most commonly used with repeat DUI / DWI […]
Intoxbox Could Help Prevent Minnesota DWI Convictions
A recent Twin Cities invention may help Minnesota’s bar-goers avoid DWIs. According to inventor Ryan Walden, “You have a speedometer in your car to help you obey the speed limit, yet we’re expected to obey drinking and driving laws without access to a tool that is supposed to help us obey the law.” Enter the […]
Breathalyzer 101: How to Fail the Test… Sober
The Intoxilyzer 5000 breathalyzer machine doesn’t just catch drunk drivers. There are many factors other than alcohol that can influence a breathalyzer test result. As a result, many American drivers are at risk of getting a DWI, even if they haven’t been drinking. How Does the Breathalyzer Work? It is crucial to understand that the breathalyzer does […]
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