Generally, traffic tickets in Minnesota are petty misdemeanors, which means they are not considered crimes. Normally, when someone is issued a petty misdemeanor, the ticket can simply be paid, and the person cited does not need to go to court to handle the matter....
Probation and The Minnesota Court System
Whether you were convicted of DWI, careless driving, assault, drug possession, or any other offense, a term of probation was likely part of your sentence. When someone is placed on probation they must remain in good behavior for a certain period of time. In Minnesota,...
How Hiring a Drug Crimes Defense Attorney Can Help Your Case
A drug crime conviction could cause serious consequences in your future beyond just potential fines and jail time stemming from the conviction itself. A drug crime on your record could negatively affect many aspects of your life including your ability to obtain...
How to Fight Back Against A Drug Possession Charge in Minnesota
The consequences of a drug conviction can be extreme and unexpected. And when you’re convicted of a drug crime, it can stick with you for the rest of your life. That’s why it’s so important to fight against drug possession charges when you have been accused. When...
Kevin Sieben Helps Bring Resolution to Families Involved in Vehicular Homicide Case
Partner Kevin Sieben recently helped secure a fair outcome in the case of a former county commissioner who struck another vehicle while experiencing a medical episode. The driver of the other vehicle died as a result of that accident. Kevin Sieben’s client, a...
How Much Will Your First Minnesota DUI Cost?
You’re likely reading this post because you’ve recently been charged with your first DUI in Eagan, Minnesota or elsewhere in the state. This can be a stressful time for anyone – you may have spent some time in jail already, and now you need to hire an attorney to help...
Social Host Liability for Underage Drinking
By Dea Cortney We are right around the corner from the time of year when summer parties and gatherings will be in full swing. You would be hard pressed to find a party these days that does not serve alcohol. Of course there is nothing wrong with having a beer or two....
Samuel Edmunds Receives Attorney of the Year Award at Annual Minnesota Lawyer Dinner
2018 Attorney of the Year by Minnesota Lawyer A few months ago, Sieben Edmunds Partner Samuel Edmunds was officially named a 2018 Attorney of the Year by Minnesota Lawyer. He was honored at the annual Attorney of the Year dinner on February 13; the event also included...
Michael Miller Joins the Firm
Expanding the firm’s capabilities in personal injury law and becoming Sieben Edmunds Miller MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. February 13, 2019 – – We are pleased to announce Michael M. Miller has joined the law firm of Sieben Edmunds. Miller’s addition to the firm significantly...
Samuel Edmunds Named Attorney of the Year
We are excited to announce that Samuel Edmunds has been selected by Minnesota Lawyer as an Attorney of the Year! Only a handful of candidates are selected for this honor each year. Sam was nominated for his significant service to the profession as a leader of the...
Sieben Edmunds attorneys named Super Lawyers Rising Stars.
Sieben Edmunds Miller PLLC is proud to announce that attorneys Kevin Sieben and Samuel Edmunds have once again been selected as Rising Stars by Super Lawyers. Rising Star is an honor that is limited to no more than 2.5 percent of qualifying attorneys. The selection...
Kevin Sieben and Sam Edmunds join the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice.
Sieben Edmunds PLLC is proud to announce that Kevin Sieben and Sam Edmunds have been invited to join the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice (MSCJ). MSCJ operates as a college of criminal defense attorneys that promotes justice for the accused both legislatively...
Another Victory for Sieben Edmunds at the Court of Appeals
The Court of Appeals, in a published opinion, issued Sieben Edmunds – DWI attorney Eagan,MN its latest victory today. The issue before the Court in Johnson v. Commissioner of Public Safety was whether our client Roger Johnson filed a challenge to his license...
Supreme Court holds that warrantless DWI blood testing is unconstitutional, while also approving warrantless breath testing
Today the Supreme Court of the United States released the much anticipated and long awaited decision in Bernard v. Minnesota. Justice Alitio, delivering the opinion of the Court, said: “Because breath tests are significantly less intrusive than blood tests and in most...
Court of Appeals Finds Minnesota’s DWI Test Refusal Law Unconstitutional
Posted: October 13, 2015 Just moments ago, the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued its decision in State v. Trahan. The court determined that prosecuting a driver for test refusal violates the constitutional right to due process of law when a blood test was refused. The...
S|E DWI Blog #1 – Harsher DWI penalties went into effect on August 1, 2015
Posted: August 6, 2015 Welcome to the first installment of the Sieben Edmunds DWI Blog Series! We'll explore various aspects of DWI law in Minnesota in a series of weekly posts. Think twice before drinking and getting behind the wheel after August 1, 2015. The...
EDMUNDS NAMED BOARD CERTIFIED CRIMINAL LAW SPECIALIST
The Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) has announced that Samuel J. Edmunds has been named a MSBA Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. This certification program is administered by the MSBA and approved by the State Board of Legal Certification. To become a...
What if Adrian Peterson was charged in Minnesota?
NFL running back Adrian Peterson was recently indicted on child abuse charges in the state of Texas. Much of the surrounding conversation has centered on the morality of corporal punishment and the amount of discretion parents should or should not have in disciplining...