If you are arrested for driving while intoxicated, you may think that a fine, the potential of jail time and the suspension of your driving abilities are all you have to worry about, but did you know that the state can also seize property used in the commission of a crime? That means your brand […]
When Can Police Seize Your Vehicle After A DUI?
The penalties for drunk driving in Minnesota can be severe, but many people don’t realize the full extent of their actions in the wake of a DUI arrest. For some people, they may have their vehicle seized by police if their arrest involves certain factors. Below, we take a closer look at when police can […]
Minnesota Property Forfeiture
Earlier this month, Minnesota state auditor Rebecca Otto released the Criminal Forfeitures Report, which takes a look the amount of forfeitures police seized from citizens in the previous year. Today, we put the 2016 Criminal Forfeitures Report in the spotlight. Forfeitures in Minnesota Under Minnesota law, police can seize property they believe is associated with […]
Crime-related Forfeitures Increase in 2011
Minnesota law enforcement officials reported that there were 6,338 cases of vehicle, cash, or property forfeiture in 2011. State Auditor Rebecca Otto said the total increased from 2010, when there were 4,604 forfeitures. She said the spike in forfeiture was likely related to mandated changes in the forfeiture process. The change in forfeiture procedures resulted […]
Forfeiture Series Part 2: Initial Process and Negotiations
In Part 2 of our forfeiture blog series, we will explain what the Appelman Law Firm legal process following a vehicle seizure. As soon as a client retains Appelman Law Firm for a forfeiture defense, we immediately begin working towards the the goals of that particular client. This means setting realistic expectations for what the […]
