The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office recently announced that they will no longer prosecute cases that were initiated by traffic stops originally tied to minor equipment or registration violations that do not present an immediate danger. The change is scheduled to be implemented on October 15, 2025, after a period to allow feedback from law enforcement […]
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 […]
