Lawyers know what you want from them – a strong legal defense, a small bill and reduced or dismissed charges. But in order to achieve these goals, lawyers also want some things from you. Below, we share some things your lawyer wants from you that will make your whole case run smoother and put you […]
Improving Communication Between Lawyers and Clients
When it comes to having the best experience with a lawyer, effective communication is typically one factor that makes or breaks the deal. However, many people haven’t needed the assistance of a criminal attorney in the past, so they may not know the best ways to open the lines of communication. If you are looking […]
A Day in the Life of a Lawyer
The following piece was written by David Hoffman, a local high school student who shadowed Avery Appelman for a day in an attempt to learn more about the daily rigors of the world of law. Last Tuesday I accompanied Mr. Appelman to a pretrial meeting with a client who had been charged with a Third […]
Supreme Court Ruling Could Impact Minnesota DUI Procedure
The United States Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that suspicion of driving under the influence is not grounds in and of itself for authorities to draw a blood sample from a suspect without first obtaining a warrant from a judge. The U.S. Supreme Court ruling upheld a previous decision by the Missouri State Supreme Court which […]
Mother Doesn’t Know Best: DUI Edition
Although we’ve already had early frontrunners in the chase for the weirdest DUI in 2013, three mothers have certainly dropped out of the running for the “Mom of the Year” award after receiving DUI’s earlier this month. The first incident happened north of the border in Canada. According to the police report, a 53-year old […]
