On Monday, we explored the story of the Three Little Pigs and the criminal charges which could be brought against the violent, villanous Big Bad Wolf. This week we are recounting the tale of Goldilocks, a mischievous little girl who gets herself into trouble with a family of bears. Unlike the Big Bad Wolf, Goldilocks is neither […]
Fairy Tale Law: The Three Little Pigs
For generations, fairy tales have been passed down both for their entertainment and for the lessons they teach about morality. Today, many of these fables also serve as accessible, clear-cut examples of criminal infractions. In the upcoming weeks, Appelman Law Firm’s Fairy Tale Law series will explore these stories under the lens of Minnesota laws […]
Forfeiture Series Part 7: Other Forfeitable Property
Although most forfeitures involve vehicles, Minnesota law also allows other property associated with certain crimes to be forfeited as well. In Minnesota, there are 2 categories of items that can be forfeited. The first is more common: items specified by statute as being subject to administratively forfeited, such as the seizure of a vehicle after […]
Vehicle Forfeiture Part 6: Pending Forfeiture
What happens to a vehicle while the forfeiture is pending? When a vehicle is seized, there is often a long waiting period before the judicial determination. During this time, many owners wonder what happens to their vehicle—this depends entirely on the underlying offense of the forfeiture. If a vehicle was forfeited for a DWI offense, […]
Forfeiture Series Part 5: Process after Losing Your Forfeited Vehicle
You can’t win ‘em all. Inevitably, some forfeiture challenges are lost and in some cases, it is not legally or economically responsible to continue to challenge the forfeiture of a vehicle. However, even after the vehicle is lost, the ALF Forfeiture Coordinator continues to work on your behalf to protect your interests, your credit, and […]
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