Today, in the wake of the tragic Sandy Hook massacre, President Obama announced that he would be formulating new proposals for gun control nationwide. Specifically, reinstating the ban on semiautomatic assault weapons which expired in 2004. However, for many Americans—and many Minnesotans—the current firearm laws still remain a mystery. So what are the current gun […]
MN Ignition Interlock: Installation
In Minnesota, Ignition Interlock is mandatory device system which allows alcohol offenders to regain their driving privileges. As of 2011, it became a required mandate for all DWI offenders with a BAC of 0.16 and above. The Interlock Ignition device requires the driver to give a breath test for alcohol before starting the car. It also […]
Repeat DWI Offender Receives Maximum Sentence
When facing any criminal charges, it is absolutely crucial that the accused retain an experienced criminal defense attorney; the case of Eugene Rivetts is testimony to this. In 2009, Rivetts crossed the median and crashed his Hummer into the Corolla of 19-year-old Ryan DeZurik in central Minnesota. Dezurik was killed, and Rivetts’ passenger Timothy Rausch […]
Fairy Tale Law: The Three Little Pigs
For generations, fairy tales have been passed down both for their entertainment and for the lessons they teach about morality. Today, many of these fables also serve as accessible, clear-cut examples of criminal infractions. In the upcoming weeks, Appelman Law Firm’s Fairy Tale Law series will explore these stories under the lens of Minnesota laws […]
Vehicle Forfeiture Part 6: Pending Forfeiture
What happens to a vehicle while the forfeiture is pending? When a vehicle is seized, there is often a long waiting period before the judicial determination. During this time, many owners wonder what happens to their vehicle—this depends entirely on the underlying offense of the forfeiture. If a vehicle was forfeited for a DWI offense, […]
