In a win for 1st Amendment protections guaranteed by the Constitution, a three-judge appeals panel ruled that Minnesota’s stalking by phone law was too broad, overturning a conviction in the process. The case that led to the decision involved Jason Peterson, who was charged under the statute after repeatedly leaving threatening messages for the Rice […]
Taking A Look Back At Appelman Law Firm’s Year In Review
2019 was another banner year for Appelman Law Firm, and while we’re excited to see where things will go in 2020, we wanted to take a moment to look back on the year that was. Below, we take a look back on some of our favorite moments from 2019, and we take a look ahead […]
What Happens During A Probation Violation Hearing?
If your sentence is not executed in lieu of probation, or you’re released onto probation as terms of a conditional release, you’re going to want to follow the rules set forth in the guidelines to avoid a serious issue down the road. Failing to abide by your probation terms can result in the imposition or […]
Fighting A First Time DUI In Minnesota
Most people don’t have a lot of experience with police or the court system, which is why everything can seem so daunting if you find yourself facing a serious charge like a DUI. If you are facing a first offense DUI, you probably don’t know where to turn or how to best handle the case, […]
Appelman Law Firms Lends A Hand At Local Charity Event
The holiday season is about giving back to those near and dear to you, and since we feel really connected to our community, we thought it would be great to find a way to give back this season. We were given that opportunity through the annual Our Hearts To Your Soles charity event, which provides […]
