When charged with a crime, many people struggle do not know whether to hire an attorney, the public defender, or just represent themselves. It is difficult to make informed, rational decisions when you have little to no knowledge of the justice system. Sometimes, people may think they can handle their legal issues themselves – but […]
Prescription Drug DWI Part 1: The Laws
Alcohol and hard drugs aren’t the only substances that can land you a DWI conviction. Driving under the influence of many prescription drugs can also carry the same penalties. Minnesota Statute 169A.20 defines “driving while impaired” to include driving under the influence of… Any amount of controlled substance classified as Schedule I or II; A […]
The Hobbs Act Gives Robbers 20 Years in Federal Prison
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 […]
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