Although the current state standard for the legal concentration of alcohol allowed in a driver’s system is 0.08, it wasn’t alwasys that low. In fact, Minnesota was one of the last states to lower their standard to 0.08. Today, we take a look at the history of blood alcohol concentrations and drunk driving laws in Minnesota. […]
ALF Scholarship Finalist #3 – Overcoming My DUI
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2015 Appelman Law Firm $1,000 Criminal Defense Scholarship! We’ve sifted through the applications and narrowed our list down to a final five. We will showcase the essays of the five finalists over the next five Mondays, and we’ll announce the winner shortly thereafter. So without further ado, […]
How a Lawyer Prepares For Trial
Going to trial is the lifeblood of an attorney’s job, but there’s a lot of preparation that happens before he ever steps foot into a courtroom. To best represent their client in the courtroom, countless hours need to be spent getting ready for all phases of trial. Today, we explain what goes into the preparation […]
ALF Scholarship Finalist #2 – Perjury Crushes A Dream
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2015 Appelman Law Firm $1,000 Criminal Defense Scholarship! We’ve sifted through the applications and narrowed our list down to a final five. We will showcase the essays of the five finalists over the next five Mondays (or on a Wednesday when we forget!), and we’ll announce the […]
How Drug Recognition Experts Spot Impaired Drivers
A drug recognition expert (DRE) is an officer who has undergone special training to recognize impairments in drivers and other individuals they encounter. They are trained in spotting impairments from alcohol as well as a slew of drugs. Not only do they help identify drivers who may be operating while under the influence, but they […]
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