For generations, fairy tales have been passed down both for their entertainment and for the lessons they teach about morality. Today, many of these fables also serve as accessible, clear-cut examples of criminal infractions. In the upcoming weeks, Appelman Law Firm’s Fairy Tale Law series will explore these stories under the lens of Minnesota laws […]
Forfeiture Series Part 7: Other Forfeitable Property
Although most forfeitures involve vehicles, Minnesota law also allows other property associated with certain crimes to be forfeited as well. In Minnesota, there are 2 categories of items that can be forfeited. The first is more common: items specified by statute as being subject to administratively forfeited, such as the seizure of a vehicle after […]
Vehicle Forfeiture Part 6: Pending Forfeiture
What happens to a vehicle while the forfeiture is pending? When a vehicle is seized, there is often a long waiting period before the judicial determination. During this time, many owners wonder what happens to their vehicle—this depends entirely on the underlying offense of the forfeiture. If a vehicle was forfeited for a DWI offense, […]
You’ve been charged with Assault – What’s an OFP?
Note: This is a Guest Blog by Joe Irby. Sometimes, emotions flare up, situations get tense, and people lose control. When this happens, a person might resort to violence. Although it is no excuse (we are supposed to be rational people who are in control of ourselves), it does happen. Typically, assaults occur within domestic […]
Vehicle Forfeiture Part 4: Negotiations Fail… Now What?
When dealing with vehicle forfeitures, the Forfeiture Coordinators at Appelman Law Firm always prefer to negotiate the return of the vehicle to its owner. However, this isn’t always an option for every client. When we cannot negotiate the return of the vehicle, we must approach the forfeiture with a different tactic. In certain cases, many […]
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