Note: This is a Guest Blog by Joe Irby. Sometimes, emotions flare up, situations get tense, and people lose control. When this happens, a person might resort to violence. Although it is no excuse (we are supposed to be rational people who are in control of ourselves), it does happen. Typically, assaults occur within domestic […]
The SCRAM Bracelet – How it Works
There are a number of criminal consequences to a DWI charge. One of the most common for repeat DUI offenders is home monitoring. The SCRAMx bracelet is an alcohol monitoring device that successfully combines continuous alcohol monitoring (CAM) and house arrest in one court-validated device. SCRAMx is most commonly used with repeat DUI / DWI […]
Intoxbox Could Help Prevent Minnesota DWI Convictions
A recent Twin Cities invention may help Minnesota’s bar-goers avoid DWIs. According to inventor Ryan Walden, “You have a speedometer in your car to help you obey the speed limit, yet we’re expected to obey drinking and driving laws without access to a tool that is supposed to help us obey the law.” Enter the […]
Search & Seizure: Know Your Rights
The Constitution protects Americans against illegal search and seizure. Most people own automobiles but are not aware of when it is lawful for the police to search their vehicles. In many cases, police officers have no right to search a vehicle during a routine traffic stop, however unwarranted searches can and do occur. These searches […]
Texting While Driving Part 2 of 2: Defenses
Welcome back to the second and final installment of Appelman Law Firm’s “Texting While Driving” blog series. Last week we outlined the Laws and Consequences of texting and driving in Minnesota. Now we’ll explore some of the issues with enforcing the law, and the possible defenses against a texting while driving criminal charge. Texting while […]
