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Bloomington Minnesota 55431
Appelman & Olson, P.A. Successes
Jury Returns Verdict of Not Guilty on All Counts!
State of Minnesota v. S.C.B.
Felony Assault Offense
S.C.B. was charged with Assault in First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, Assault in the Third Degree, and Criminal Vehicular Operation, Leaving the Scene – Great Bodily Harm. S.C.B. was accused of intentionally running over his girlfriend's father. Eric Olson took the case to trial after his client was offered a misdemeanor plea agreement. The jury found S.C.B. not guilty of all charges and the lead investigator in the case sent the following e-mail to Mr. Olson after the trial.
"Just a quick note to say congrats (I guess) on the S.C.B. trial last week. Juries can be both marvelous and notorious and one just never knows what goes through their minds. Although, I never thought jail or prison was in line for your client, I thought some type of accountability was due on his part. It was obvious your point was the one the jury chose. Thanks for your professionalism during the trial."
Another Not Guilty Verdict for Eric Olson's Client
State of Minnesota v. B.L.M.
Felony Sex Crime
On February 2, 2007, Eric Olson tried a case in Anoka County where their client was charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct in the second degree. After a week long trial, the jury returned verdicts of not guilty on all charges.
Jury Acquits Avery Appelman's Client
State v. D.S.
5th Domestic Assault
Avery Appelman's client D.S. was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army National Guard. He was charged with a 5th Degree Domestic Assault in Wright County. If convicted, D.S. would be prohibited by Federal law from possessing a firearm, thereby ending his career with the U.S. armed forces. The State was unwilling to negotiate and Mr. Appelman took the case to trial and won. D.S. was found not guilty by the Wright County Jury.
Jury Acquits Eric Olson's Client charged with a Felony Sex Crime
State of Minnesota v. V.S.X.
V.S.X. was charged by complaint in Ramsey County with Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Third Degree, and two counts of Hiring a Minor to Engage in Prostitution. At trial, witnesses identified V.S.X. as the person who was solicited the minor but after a lengthy trial, the jury agreed with Eric Olson and found V.S.X. not guilty of all charges.
Avery Appelman obtains a "Not Guilty" Verdict for his client
State vs. T.C.
5th Degree Domestic Assault
Mr. Appelman's client, T.C., was a commercial property developer who was charged with 5th Degree Domestic Assault in Medina, Hennepin County. T.C. perpetually denied assaulting his estranged wife. The Medina city attorney adamantly refused to negotiate a resolution to T.C.'s case. Mr. Appelman's court room savvy and dedicated aggressive approach proved victorious as the jury found T.C. not guilty after a short deliberation.
Jury Verdict of Not Guilty for Eric Olson's Client
State of Minnesota v. K.H.
Felony Drug Offense
K.H. was charged with Aiding and Abetting Controlled Substance Crime in the Third Degree- Sale and Aiding and Abetting Controlled Substance Crime in the Fifth Degree – Sale in Hennepin County. In December of 2007, Eric Olson and his client went to trial and the jury acquitted his client on all charges. Merry Christmas!
Judge Agrees: Breath Test is Inaccurate and Unreliable due to Acid Reflux
State vs. D.C.
DWI Offense
An example of cutting edge DWI defense. Avery Appelman's client, D.S. was charged with a misdemeanor DWI for having a blood alcohol concentration in excess of the legal limit. The client suffers from a disease: gastro esophageal reflux (acid reflux) which manifested itself by the perpetual regurgitation of D.C.'s stomach contents into his mouth. Mr. Appelman, employing the use of a forensic toxicologist, successfully argued that the breath test D.C. submitted to was inaccurate and unreliable. The court ordered D.C.'s driver's license reinstated and ultimately the state prosecution was resolved with a plea to a petty misdemeanor (non-criminal) speeding charge.
Jury Acquits Eric Olson's Client of Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation
State of Minnesota v. S.J. H.
Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation
S.J.H. was charged with Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation and Domestic Assault in Dakota County, Minnesota. In May of 2007, Eric Olson took the case to trial and the jury returned verdicts of not guilty on all charges.
Eric Olson Convinces Jury to Acquit his Client of Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct
State of Minnesota v. T.J.M.
Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct
T.J.M. was charged with two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree in Dakota County, Minnesota. Eric Olson challenged the allegations at trial and was successful. The jury found T.J.M. not guilty of all charges.
Felony Drug Offense Dismissed!
State vs. A.R
Felony Drug Possession with Intent to Distribute.
Avery Appelman represented A.R., who on the same day he was released from Stillwater Penitentiary (for a felony drug conviction) was arrested for possessing nearly 3 ounces of cocaine. A.R. was a three time felon, who was confronted with serious consequences (over 120 months in prison), if he were to be convicted of the new felony drug offenses. Mr. Appelman successfully argued that the police officer's violated A.R.'s constitutional rights when they unlawfully searched him incident to the arrest of the driver of the vehicle A.R. was a passenger in. With the 3 ounces of cocaine suppressed, the Hennepin County District Court dismissed the charges against A.R. and released him from custody.
Avery Appelman Defends Prostitute and Case is Dismissed!
State vs. A.F.D.
Prostitution
Mr. Appelman's client, A.F.D., was an independent escort operating in the metro area. She was contacted by law enforcement from one of her internet advertisements. She proceeded to "john's" location and began the session by undressing herself; the undercover police officer got completely undressed and began to perform a sexual act on Ms. A.F.D. After performing the sex act, the officer identified himself and arrested A.F.D. for prostitution. Mr. Appelman challenged the validity of the arrest, claiming that the police officer acted in such an "outrageous" manner that the charges should be dismissed on due process grounds. The state agreed and the case against A.F.D. was dismissed.
Eric Olson Convinces Judge to Dismiss Case Due to Lack of Evidence
State of Minnesota v. L.M.N.
Felony Burglary and Motor Vehicle Theft
L.M.N. was charged with aiding burglary and motor vehicle theft in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. Eric Olson successfully convinced the Court that the State lacked sufficient evidence to proceed with the charges. Mr. Olson's motion to dismiss was granted.
Avery Appelman Get DWI Offender's Driver's License Reinstated
State v. D.D.
DWI Offense
D.D. one of Avery Appelman's clients, was charged with a DWI in Dakota County. Avery challenged the validity of the stop of D.D.'s vehicle. A Dakota County judge agreed that D.D.'s was stopped for no justifiable reason and reinstated D.D.'s driving privileges. The state ultimately dismissed the criminal case against D.D.
Case Dismissed Against Avery Appelman Client
State v. J.K.
Gross-Misdemeanor False Information to Police
J.K. while represented by Avery Appelman had an Anoka County prosecution for underage DWI and gross-misdemeanor Providing False Information to Police was dismissed.
Avery Appelman Convinces Judge that Breath Test is Inaccurate!
State vs. R.L.
DWI Offense
Another one of Avery Appelman's successful DWI representations! R.L. was driving a vehicle when he was struck on two sides by vehicles involved in a deadly collision on the opposite side of the road. Although not in anyway involved in the accident, the police forced R.L. to submit to a blood test which revealed the presence of cocaine. Avery Appelman successfully pointed out the lack of probable cause necessary to compel a blood test, and the state was forced to dismiss the DWI charges against R.L.
Drugs Suppressed and Case Dismissed Thanks to Eric Olson's Argument!!
State of Minnesota v. R.S.A.
Felony Manufacturing of Marijuana
R.S.A. was charged with a controlled substance crime in Rice County, Minnesota. Eric Olson challenged the validity of the search warrant at a contested Omnibus hearing and asked the Court to suppress all of the evidence seized by law enforcement. The search warrant was littered with rumors and mere suspicion but very few hard facts. The Court agreed with Mr. Olson's position and suppressed all of the evidence seized and dismissed all charges against his client.
Eric Olson Gets DWI Client's Driver's License Back!
D.R.S. v. Commissioner of Public Safety
DWI Offense
D.R.S. was charged with D.W.I. in Hennepin County. D.R.S. started to turn into a gas station parking lot late in the evening but changed his mind and continued on to a friend's house. An officer in the parking lot thought this conduct was suspicious and followed D.R.S. and eventually stopped him. Eric Olson argued to the Court that the officer failed to articulate a legal basis for the stop, and the Court agreed. All charges were dismissed.
DWI Dismissed due to Avery Appelman's Persuasive Argument!!
State vs. E.M.
DWI Offense
E.M. was charged with a DWI, and then Avery Appelman began to represent her. Once involved in the case, Mr. Appelman investigated the facts surrounding the E.M. encounter with the police and argued that the police could not prove she was actually driving the vehicle. As a direct result of Avery's arguments, E.M.'s case was dismissed.
Avery Appelman Successfully Returns Motorcycle Used in Felony Fleeing!!
H.N. (owner) vs. Motorcycle
Forfeiture of vehicle used in Felony Fleeing
H.N. was the owner of a vehicle used in connection with a Felony Fleeing in Washington County. Mr. Appelman represented H.N. and argued that he was the innocent owner of the vehicle and had no knowledge of its use in connection with the felony, nor did H.N. give his permission for his property to be so used. The Court agreed and ordered the return of the motorcycle to H.N.
Avery Appelman Successfully Prevents Felony Theft Charges!
State vs. J.W.
Felony Theft
Avery Appelman received a frantic call from J.W. as the Minneapolis police stormed into his hotel room and arrested him for Felony Theft. J.W. had held his company's holiday party at a downtown Minneapolis restaurant, and disagreed with the bill. Having discussed the matter with the manager, J.W. left, believing the matter resolved. The establishment's manager called the police who located J.W. in his hotel room and arrested him. Mr. Appelman immediately got bail set and had J.W. released. Simultaneously, Avery negotiated with the restaurant owners and the police to resolve the matter civilly and without a felony charge being filed.
Avery Appelman Argues Successfully that Breath Test is Inaccurate!
State vs. R.L.
DWI Offense
R.L. was a tenured Northwest Airline mechanic. He left work one day, had one beer and was stopped by the police and charged with a DWI. In the weeks preceding his arrest, R.L. had been working with many chemicals for hours each day. Mr. Appelman argued that these chemicals were absorbed by R.L.'s body and then were emitted into the breath test machine which caused an unusually high blood alcohol concentration result. The Court agreed and reinstated R.L.'s driver's license and the state ultimately dismissed the criminal charges against R.L.
Yet Another Breath Test Found Inaccurate Due to Arguments Presented by Avery Appelman!
State v. J.S.
DWI Offense
J.S. was a Northwest Airline mechanic who corked with chemicals. These chemicals were absorbed into J.S.'s body and as a result his breath test was contaminated. The Court found J.S.'s breath test to be inaccurate and unreliable and reinstated J.S.'s driver's license; the state dismissed the criminal charges against J.S.
