A new smartphone app is helping public defenders stay in touch with their clients and keep them out of jail. The public defender’s office in Hennepin County has partnered with Uptrust, a two-way messaging app the has been specifically designed for public attorneys and their clients. The app provides an easy way for lawyer and […]
Getting Help For Painkiller Abuse In Minneapolis
Deaths from opioid overdoses rose drastically in both Ramsey and Hennepin County last year, and it’s clear that it’s getting harder to fight the spread of substance abuse. However, we have many resources at our disposal to help you get the care you need, so if you’re facing drug charges or battling an addiction, reach […]
Violent Crime on the Rise in Hennepin County
An analysis of crime in the first half of 2015 revealed that Hennepin County has experienced a noticeable increase in violent crime, according to the Hennepin County Sheriff’s department. Hennepin County officials reported that violent crime – which includes murder, manslaughter, rape robbery and aggravated assault – saw an 8 percent increase in the first […]
Hennepin County Introduces New Smoking Ban
Hennepin County has passed a new ordinance that bans smoking on County property. A ban previously existed restricting smoking in public places, but this new ordinance includes any outdoor property—even a person sitting in their own vehicle. The Hennepin County Board passed the new ban in a 6-1 vote last month. Specifically, the ordinance bans […]
Prostitution in Minnesota Part 3 of 4: Cities, Counties, & Consequences
Welcome back to Appelman Law Firm’s “Prostitution in Minnesota” blog series. Last week we enlightened you to the procedures surrounding prostitution stings in Minnesota. In this third installment, we will examine the Minnesota cities and counties in which these prostitution stings occur and the varying consequences specific to each location. Police and prosecutors who run […]
