An assault charge is considered a significant crime in Minnesota, and it only gets more serious when a deadly weapon is involved. That’s because it’s so much easier for serious injury or death to occur when a weapon is used in the commission of a crime. In 2017, the last year the statistics were compiled, […]
Reasonable Force Now Extending To The Classroom
Police are trained to use reasonable force when detaining a suspect, and similar guidelines are now being applied across many Minnesota schools. Under Minnesota law, school staff are allowed “reasonable force” to prevent or end an altercation, but only if the threat of “bodily harm or death” exists. Gary Lee, director of member services for the […]
How We Win Assault Cases
Below is a piece by Avery Appelman, founder of Appelman Law Firm. Each Friday, we will be posting a blog crafted by one of our attorneys so they can share their stories, tips, and insights into the legal world. Today, Avery talks about his methods for fighting an assault charge, citing two dismissals he recently […]
New Minnesota Bill Seeks to Aid Sexually Exploited Youth
Although April is coined as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, many Minnesotans are voicing their opinion about the sex trafficking industry as a new bill aimed at providing care for sexually abused children makes its way in front of state legislators this week. The bill is called the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Youth bill, and […]
Sports Results Impact Domestic Violence Rates
While many people may have thrown a pillow across the room after Joe Webb continued to fire passes into the dirt during the playoff loss to the Packers, a new study shows that some people may be more likely to take their rage out on their partner after a disappointing loss. A report in the […]
