The team at Appelman Law Firm will do everything in their power to help you avoid the need to go to sentencing for a criminal matter. We’ll try to beat the charges, get the prosecution drop the charges or work to earn a favorable plea deal, but sometimes there’s little that can be done to […]
Do Minors Have To Blow Into A Breathalyzer When Asked By Police?
If police suspect that a driver is under the influence of alcohol, they may ask the driver to blow into a breathalyzer to determine their blood alcohol concentration. Drivers are well within their rights to refuse to blow into a breathalyzer, but doing so will trigger an Implied Consent violation, so you need to evaluate […]
What Is A DWI Omnibus Hearing?
If you are arrested and charged with a DWI, you will go through a few steps before your trial. The first step is an arraignment, where you will be read the charges against you. The next step is known as the omnibus hearing, which is a hearing to settle certain matters before trial. It is […]
How The Observation Period Affects DWI Test Results
If police conduct a traffic stop and believe that you may be under the influence of alcohol, they can’t just remove you from the vehicle and force you to take a breath test within minutes of pulling you over. Among other things, Minnesota requires that an “Observation Period” be held before a suspect provides a […]
The Benefits Of Alternative Sentencing In Minnesota
We’ve talked about alternatives to standard criminal sentences on this blog many times in the past. Instead of sending a person to jail, we’ve explored how options like probation, drug courts, substance abuse counseling, home monitoring, diversion programs and work release options can actually do more good for the offender and the community. In today’s […]
