The team at Appelman Law Firm will do everything in their power to help you avoid the need to go to sentencing for a criminal matter. We’ll try to beat the charges, get the prosecution drop the charges or work to earn a favorable plea deal, but sometimes there’s little that can be done to […]
Controllable Factors During Sentencing
Sentencing is usually the last time you’ll be before a judge as it pertains to your criminal case. During this time, the judge will typically make a statement in regards to your actions and the case itself before rendering a sentence. It may seem like this process is entirely out of your hands, but that’s […]
Types of Criminal Sentences in Minnesota
Despite what you may see on your favorite crime show on television, there’s more to a sentence than just a guilty verdict. In Minnesota, there are four main types of criminal sentences. There is a stay of adjudication, a stay of imposition, a stay of execution and executed sentences. We explain what all four of […]
What Happens During A Sentencing Hearing?
Sentencing is one of the last aspects of the criminal law process, but it’s an important one if you’ve been convicted of a crime. We work hard to help you avoid a conviction and beat the charges, but in the event you end up going to sentencing, you’ll want to know what happens during the […]