The Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission recently voted to apply a five-year cap to most offenders convicted of felony-level crimes, doing away with extremely long probation sentences. Longer probation sentences would still remain in place for individuals convicted of homicides and sexual assaults, but for other felony-level offenses, the state would enact a five-year cap on […]
How Does Minnesota Penalize Shoplifters?
If you read our blog yesterday, you’re probably aware that shoplifting is one of the crimes that tends to increase during the holiday season. It makes sense, because the busy shopping malls and bulky winter coats make it easier to conceal an item you haven’t paid for. You might think that the big box stores […]
Runner Who Slapped Reporter’s Butt Now Faces Charges
A Georgia man who slapped a reporter’s backside while he was running past her during the Enmarket Savannah Bridge 10K Run has been arrested and charged with sexual battery, according to the Chatham County Sherrif’s Office. The incident, which was caught on camera because the reporter was broadcasting when it happened, went viral on the […]
Minnesota Stalking By Phone Law Ruled Unconstitutional
In a win for 1st Amendment protections guaranteed by the Constitution, a three-judge appeals panel ruled that Minnesota’s stalking by phone law was too broad, overturning a conviction in the process. The case that led to the decision involved Jason Peterson, who was charged under the statute after repeatedly leaving threatening messages for the Rice […]
Taking A Look Back At Appelman Law Firm’s Year In Review
2019 was another banner year for Appelman Law Firm, and while we’re excited to see where things will go in 2020, we wanted to take a moment to look back on the year that was. Below, we take a look back on some of our favorite moments from 2019, and we take a look ahead […]
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