Car accidents involving rideshare companies can present unique challenges for those seeking compensation for their injuries and damages. Understanding the complexities of these rideshare company accident claims and knowing how to navigate through them is crucial. In...
Indecent exposure is an offense that involves the deliberate exposure of one's private body parts in a public setting. It’s a crime that is treated very seriously and can have significant legal consequences, especially for adults. But what happens when a minor is...
Probation can offer a second chance for individuals who have been convicted of a crime. It allows them to serve their sentence within the community, rather than behind bars. However, probation comes with strict conditions, and failure to comply with these requirements...
Summer is around the corner, and Minnesotans love to spend time outside enjoying the warm weather while we can! For some, that means camping or fishing. Others enjoy nothing more than a leisurely drive through the country – especially on a motorcycle. Motorcycles can...
Auto accidents can be traumatic events that cause physical and emotional harm to those involved. Understanding the common injuries sustained in auto accidents is crucial for both accident victims and the general public. Let’s take a look at some of the most common...
Most U.S. states, including Minnesota, have statutory rape laws in place to protect minors from sexual abuse and exploitation. These laws make it illegal for anyone to engage in sexual activity with a minor who is below a certain age, even if the minor consents to the...
Minnesota is a winter wonderland that offers an abundance of opportunities for outdoor winter activities, including snowmobiling. While snowmobiling can be a thrilling experience, it can also be dangerous, if not done safely. Every year, there are nearly 300 serious...
Car accidents often lead to unexpected injuries, and those injuries come with expenses. If you were recently in an accident caused by another party, you may have already been contacted by their insurance company. In many cases the insurance company will quickly offer...
Often times the primary purpose of a personal injury case is to address the cost of treating your injuries, as well as addressing lost wages and the other consequences of your injury, such as pain and suffering. One of the ways to prove your case is through your...
Recent changes to Minnesota’s property seizure laws aim to make it easier for defendants who are found not guilty to regain possession of property seized at the time of their arrest or during a lawful search. Property seizure is common in several types of criminal...
With so much recent talk about gun laws, it’s important for Minnesotans to remain informed about their rights and responsibilities. We sat down with Dea Cortney, one of Sieben Edmunds Miller’s criminal defense attorneys, to discuss the laws pertaining to those who...
Certain THC products made from hemp recently became legal in Minnesota. In this post, we answer some of your most commonly asked questions. Which types of products has the new law legalized? The recently-passed health and human services policy-only omnibus bill...
Most motorcycle riders are aware that they won’t come away unscathed from an auto accident. They are careful to avoid traffic laws and drive defensively. Unfortunately, sometimes circumstances are completely out of the motorcycle rider’s control, and they end up...
Sadly, it’s an all-too-common scenario: you’ve just had a car accident caused by another driver, and you’re injured, scared, and feeling lost. Since you want to be smart about handling the aftermath of your accident, you wonder whether there’s a step-by-step guide on...
You should always do your best to protect your rights during an interaction with law enforcement – just because a police officer asks you to do something, it doesn’t mean you are required by law to agree. Law enforcement officers are eager to issue tickets, so the...
If there’s one thing Minnesotans know how to do, it’s how to have fun in the summer. With our cold winter weather, most of us want to get out and experience nature as soon as the temperatures start to rise. For many of us that means spending time on the lake. From...
Head-on collisions are often very serious. Usually, both drivers will be affected because of the nature of the accident. In some cases, car accident fatalities may occur. When one driver causes injuries to another, they must be held responsible through a personal...
When most of us think of serious car accidents, we imagine high speed collisions or T-bones at intersections. But did you know that many people are struck and injured in parking lots each year? In fact, parking lot injuries are fairly common. They can happen much more...