Two Democratic legislators from St. Louis Park have introduced legislation that would attempt to make Minnesota roads safe by increasing penalties for drivers convicted of multiple DWIs. The proposals come in the wake of the deadly DWI crash at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park last year. In that incident, 56-year-old Steven Frane Bailey drove […]
Minnesotans Still Have A “Duty To Retreat” After Bill Seeking Change Fails
Minnesotans are still required to try and deescalate a threatening situation by attempting to retreat after a bill seeking to remove the “duty to retreat” failed to get enough votes in the Minnesota House of Representatives last week. Currently, Minnesota’s “duty to retreat” policy requires that a person try to escape a situation in which […]
Minnesota Funeral Home Owner Earns DWI While Attempting To Pick Up Dead Body
A 63-year-old Minnesota man has been charged with gross misdemeanor DWI after authorities say he attempted to pick up a dead body for transport last month while under the influence of alcohol. Rocky Koehn said her father passed away surrounded by loved ones, but when it came time to have his body collected and begin […]
State-Bound Edina Peewee Hockey Team Has Ties To Appelman Law Firm
The Edina PeeWee B1 Green will take the ice on Friday in the first round of the 2025 Minnesota Hockey Peewee B State Tournament, and if you’re planning on watching the action in person, you may notice a familiar face among the team. When he’s not advocating for his clients in the courtroom, you will find […]
Understanding the Legal Risks of Self-Medicating with Prescription Drugs
Some might argue that we’re dealing with a medical system designed to perpetuate unease – various insurance complications, doctor’s appointments booked months in advance, the omnipresent drone of medical advice that seems just out of reach. No wonder individuals choose the back door: the path of self-medication. Yet, probably only a few of them know […]
