In the movie The Perfect Storm, two storms fronts and a hurricane combine to create the aforementioned “perfect storm” that threatens Greg Clooney, Mark Wahlberg and the rest of the crew on the Andrea Gail. A similar perfect storm is brewing in Minnesota this Friday, but police are taking steps to get out in front […]
Illegally Obtained Evidence Can Now Be Used In Minnesota Courts
Although it sounds more like a headline we’d use on April Fool’s Day, sadly, it’s not. Yesterday the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a ruling saying unconstitutionally seized evidence can be used in the court of law. Now, it wasn’t exactly that straightforward, but it should still be a cause for concern for the general public. […]
Minnesota DUIs At Lowest Levels in 20 Years
The number of DUI arrests across the state of Minnesota fell to its lowest level since 20 years, and authorities say improved enforcement and shifting public perception of drinking and driving are the biggest reasons for the decline. Minnesota police arrested 25,719 individuals for driving under the influence in 2013, and while that number still […]
[Video] – MN Criminal Defense & DWI Attorneys
We’ve been busy producing a number of new videos in the past few months. You’ve already seen our videos on What to Do if arrested for DWI, and What NOT to do if arrested for DUI. Now we present the very first Appelman Law Firm commercial: Watch, enjoy, and share! Let us know what you […]
Do You Have to Perform DWI Field Sobriety Tests in Minnesota?
If you are pulled over because a police officer believes that you are in violation of DWI law, you may be asked to perform a series of simple physical or cognitive tests to determine sobriety. Field sobriety tests provide officers probable cuase to arrest drivers on the suspicion of driving under the influence. The standard […]
