Although the incident took place last year, a courtroom brawl video has been making its rounds on social media lately, and we wanted to take a couple minutes to break down what happened and what can be expected in situations like this. In today’s blog, Avery and the team at Appelman Law Firm break down […]
Can A Victim Violate An Order For Protection In Minnesota?
An Order for Protection (OFP) is something that may be put in place in situations where domestic abuse has been proven or alleged. While the specifics of an Order for Protection will be laid out in the order, generally it states that the defendant (the restrained party) is not to have any contact with the […]
Defense Of Others And Duty To Retreat In Minnesota
You are probably somewhat aware of what self-defense means and how it could be applied in a criminal case, but what if you are standing up for someone else? Does self-defense apply the same way if you intervene to protect another individual, or will you find yourself in trouble if you go on the offensive […]
What Constitutes A Dangerous Weapon In Minnesota?
Individuals can face upgraded criminal charges when they are found to have used or to be in possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a crime. While a firearm is an obvious example of a dangerous weapon, many other tools and devices may be considered a dangerous weapon in the eyes of the […]
The Long-Term Consequences Of An Assault Conviction In Minnesota
If you’ve lived long enough, you’ve probably been someplace where a fight has broken out. Heck, you may have even been involved. Sometimes cooler heads prevail in these situations and all parties walk away unharmed, but if things escalate and law enforcement shows up, those involved in the fight may end up catching an assault […]
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