This article won’t answer all your questions, but we want to address the 3 top myths about DWIs in Minnesota that you may have encountered.
Author Archives: Kevin Sieben
8 Steps to Take When You’re Charged with a Felony
Here are eight things you must do when you’re charged with a felony in the state of Minnesota if you hope for a favorable outcome to your case.
Is the Dakota County Curfew Legal or Unconstitutional?
Attorney Kevin Sieben analyzes whether the recent legal curfew order are constitutional
Lawyers, Guns, and Money
During times of national crisis, American's buy guns. A recent New York Times article detailed that nearly two million guns were purchased in March alone.
How Should Lawyers Dress for Zoom Court Hearings?
Sieben Edmunds Miller encourages lawyers who appear before a court to dress as if you were appearing in a real court for remote hearings
Getting Tired of Stay at Home?
The Stay at Home Order is the law of the land. Unless or until the courts review this law, you can be arrested and held in jail for violating it. Good lawyers, like the attorneys at Sieben Edmunds Miller, will be arguing about the constitutionality of the Governor’s orders, but that process can take months or years.
Are Beers with Neighbors Allowed Under Governor Walz’ Stay at Home Order?
As every Minnesotan knows, last Friday night, March 27, 2020, Governor Walz' "Stay at Home" Order went into effect. The goal of the Order is to slow the spread of the Coronavirus and allow hospitals to get prepared. Here at Sieben Edmunds Miller we encourage everyone to take this Order seriously. It's not often that watching Netflix from your couch can save a life. Take this opportunity and protect our state.
Transmitting a disease like COVID-19 is a bad thing, but is it a crime?
In the last few weeks there have been several news stories about people that have been diagnosed with COVID-19 recklessly going out in public.
What if a Bar or Restaurant Defies Gov. Walz’ Executive Order to Close?
On March 16, 2020, Governor Walz issued a series of executive orders shutting down certain businesses throughout the state, including restaurants and bars. Many small businesses cannot afford to shut their doors. This raises the question – what if a business owner decides to ignore Governor Walz and just keeps their bar open?
Judicial Priorities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The legal maxim – Justice Delayed is Justice Denied – is a tenant of our criminal justice system. The COVID-19 pandemic is putting stress on this tenant.