The annual crime summary report put together by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) revealed that all major categories of reported crime were down compared to the previous year, with the most significant drops coming in the Twin Cities metro area. We take a closer look at the latest crime report in today’s blog. […]
Gameday Crime – How Sports And Law Breaking Coincide
Another NFL season gets underway tomorrow, and it also means that local police are ready for another year of helping keep the public safe on game days in and around U.S. Bank Stadium. Football games can be highly emotional, leading to confrontations between opposing fans, but the large gatherings also provide an opportunity for other […]
What Should You Do If You Think You Might Be Charged With A Crime?
The majority of people who come to Appelman Law Firm do so because they have already been charged with a crime, but know that this isn’t the only type of client who walks through our doors. We also meet with potential clients who have reason to believe they may soon be charged with a crime […]
Children Under 13 Can No Longer Be Criminally Prosecuted In Minnesota
Beginning August 1 of this year, Minnesota will no longer allow 10-, 11- and 12-year-old children to be criminally prosecuted. The law, which was originally passed by state legislators two years ago, states that children under the age of 13 who are considered delinquent or who have broken a state law will be redirected to […]
Do Ugly People Get The Benefit Of The Doubt From Juries?
Being attractive can open a few more doors for you in life, but according to a new study, it’s the ugly folks that may get the benefit of the doubt when it comes to crime. According to research published in Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, ugly individuals may be given the benefit of the doubt in some […]
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