As Minnesotans celebrated the New Year over the weekend, they also welcomed some new laws to the books. Beginning January 1, 2022, a number of new laws went into effect in Minnesota, some of which impacted the world of criminal law. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at the new criminal laws that […]
Appelman Law Firm Voted 2nd Best Criminal Law Blog
The votes are in, and we’re pleased to announce that Appelman Law Firm was voted the second best criminal law blog in the nation! The contest was run by The Expert Institute, and hundreds of law blogs were featured across a number of different categories. We were nominated in the criminal law category, and thanks […]
What Does A Criminal Defense Attorney Do?
When your tooth hurts, you head to the dentist. When a pipe bursts, you call a plumber. And when you end up being charged with a crime, you should seek the help of a criminal defense attorney. When it comes to navigating the criminal court system, it can be extremely difficult to achieve the best result […]
Life in Lockup: Incarceration in the U.S.
Our friends at Criminal Justice Degree Hub share a lot of great information on a regular basis. Their site is dedicated to helping people understand more about the law and how to pursue a career in criminal justice (something we like doing as well). In an effort to help reach more people, CJDH asked us to […]
Was Bin Laden’s Killing Legal?
Osama Bin Laden was killed on May 1, 2011 during a raid by U.S. troops in Pakistan. Now many are questioning the legality of the killing. The White House administration claims they acted under the full jurisdiction of international law. White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said that the raid “was conducted in a manner […]
