The upcoming stretch of days that includes Blackout Wednesday, Thanksgiving, Black Friday and the weekend is usually a busy time for Minnesotans and for the team at Appelman Law Firm. There is oftentimes a lot of time off, travel and alcohol consumption during this stretch of days, and if you make some poor decisions, you […]
How To Avoid Spending Thanksgiving In Jail
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, but for some people, tonight is the day they look forward to a little bit more. Affectionately known as Blackout Wednesday in many circles, the night before Thanksgiving is a popular time to catch up with friends and family, and oftentimes this gathering can involve some alcoholic beverages. When you consider the […]
DUI Arrests Spike Over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
Despite our best attempts to warn drivers that police would be out in full force looking for inebriated drivers, many Minnesotans still made the decision to get behind the wheel after drinking over the recent Thanksgiving holiday weekend. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Office of Traffic Safety, there were 440 DWI arrests […]