Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2015 Appelman Law Firm $1,000 Criminal Defense Scholarship! We’ve sifted through the applications and narrowed our list down to a final five. We will showcase the essays of the five finalists over the next five Mondays, and we’ll announce the winner shortly thereafter. So without further ado, […]
DUIs Down, But 300+ Still Arrested Over 4th of July Weekend
Despite our warning about the increased DUI patrols over the 4th of July weekend, more than 300 Minnesotans were booked for drunk driving over the holiday weekend. Although the holiday is nearly three weeks old, we’re just now learning about the DUI statistics from the 4th of July weekend. The Minnesota State Patrol said 328 people […]
The History of BAC and Drunk Driving Laws in Minnesota
Although the current state standard for the legal concentration of alcohol allowed in a driver’s system is 0.08, it wasn’t alwasys that low. In fact, Minnesota was one of the last states to lower their standard to 0.08. Today, we take a look at the history of blood alcohol concentrations and drunk driving laws in Minnesota. […]
Should I Take A Plea Deal For My DUI?
Facing a DUI charge can be a scary situation, and many people wonder if they should pursue a plea deal to just put the whole ordeal behind them. Sometimes a plea deal is the best option, while other times you’d be better off just letting your case play out in the court of law. Today, […]
The Murder Rate is Dropping in Minnesota
Crime continues to fall in Minnesota, as violent crime and property crime all fell in 2014. According to data collected by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, total crime fell by 4.4 percent in 2014. Total crime was broken into two subgroups, with murder, aggravated assault, rape and robbery accounting for violent crime, while crimes like like […]
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