We’re pleased to announce that the Appelman Law Firm blog has once again been named to Feedspot’s list of best criminal defense blogs to follow in 2026. Last year, we shared on our blog that the Appelman Law Firm blog was named to Feedspot’s 60 Best Criminal Law Blogs for 2025. We continued to share […]
Heavy Police Presence Expected Across Minnesota Roads Throughout Memorial Day Weekend
If you’re jetting up north to the cabin or taking a road trip to see friends or family this Memorial Day weekend, make sure to follow the rules of the road, as a heavy police presence is expected across the state. Although no formal announcement has been made at the time of post, if history […]
Woman Gives Birth On Criminal Court Bench
A 33-year-old woman gave birth in a Brooklyn courtroom late last week, just hours after being discharged from a hospital. Samantha Randazzo, 33, went into labor during her arraignment on a drug charge and, according to witnesses, delivered her baby “on a courtroom bench without adequate medical care, privacy or dignity.” Randazzo’s attorney, Wynton Sharpe, […]
What Actually Happens to Your Firearms After an Arrest — Even When Charges Are Dropped
Many gun owners assume that dropped charges or a not-guilty verdict means their firearms come back automatically. They do not. What happens to your firearms after an arrest in Minnesota depends on the charge, how the case resolves, and whether you take the right steps at the right time. Missing any part of that process […]
How Long Should I Wait Before Hiring A Lawyer?
The vast majority of people have not had extensive experiencing hiring a lawyer to assist with criminal matters, so they are a little unfamiliar with the process and the right time to hire legal representation. So when is the right time to reach out to a lawyer for advice? In today’s blog, we explain how […]
