Were you recently arrested for forgery? You may be wondering how seriously to take this charge. After all, using a fake ID or selling a pair of knockoff Nikes may not seem like a big deal. But you should know that any forgery charge can lead to time in prison and...
Cassandra Bautista is a passionate and diligent criminal defense attorney. Because she is fluent in Spanish, Cassandra often assists Sieben Edmunds Miller's Spanish-speaking clients with their criminal defense-related needs, including appeals. We recently sat down...
DWIs are one of the most common criminal charges in Minnesota. Some estimates show that one out of every seven drivers in Minnesota has a DWI on their record. Since prosecutors see this charge often, it can be difficult to avoid a DWI conviction without compelling...
Being charged with a felony DWI in Minnesota is a very serious matter. This type of conviction can result in jail or prison time and expensive fines; it is not the same as a first time misdemeanor DWI charge! In fact, most people charged with a felony DWI have already...
Sieben Edmunds Miller is pleased to announce that Kevin Sieben has been elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). Membership is limited to just one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction. Members must be nominated by their peers...
Self-defense might seem like a self-explanatory concept, but many pitfalls can hinder your self-defense claims. Fortunately, the attorneys at Sieben Edmunds Miller are experienced and knowledgeable in the area of self-defense. It is critical to contact an attorney...
Most of us have heard advice about how to control our level of intoxication while drinking. Common tips include, “Don’t have more than one drink per hour and you’ll be fine to drive,” and “Just have a glass of water between drinks if you need to drive home!” These are...
Recently we nominated Shelli Haag for the Unsung Legal Heroes award based upon the tireless efforts she has shown as our firm’s primary paralegal, legal assistant, accountant, human resources manager, and her general expertise in anything that crosses her desk....
I am a first-generation college graduate. That achievement alone has already transformed the trajectory of my life and the lives of my family for the better. But I cannot and will not stop there. My ultimate dream is to become the first lawyer in my family and pave...
Construction employees are responsible for building our futures: new roads and bridges, homes, commercial buildings, and other necessary components of our infrastructure. This industry is vital to the development and economic growth. Sadly, construction is also one of...
Charges such as assault, domestic assault, strangulation, and threats of violence are jarring to receive. These are serious, fact-specific charges that should always be handled by a Minnesota assault criminal defense lawyer. The stakes in an assault case are...
During the pandemic, Sieben Edmunds Miller’s criminal defense attorneys wanted to do their part to give back to the local community. As experienced criminal defense lawyers, Kevin Sieben and Samuel Edmunds are quite knowledgeable in expungement law. They’ve seen...
We’re excited to share that the Minnesota State Bar Association’s publication for members of the legal field, Bench & Bar of Minnesota, interviewed our own Sam Edmunds in its recent “Colleague Corner” feature. Each month, the publication highlights one local...
We all know the feeling of dread when you see those flashing police lights in your rearview mirror. Even if you haven’t done anything wrong, you start to question yourself. Unfortunately, even when you obey all traffic laws, you may end up with a traffic ticket. The...
2020 was a challenging year, but the attorneys at Sieben Edmunds Miller were touched to see so much generosity and compassion in our communities during this difficult time. In the spirit of giving back, Sieben Edmunds Miller PLLC is proud to announce the formation and...
Sieben Edmunds Miller PLLC is excited to announce that we will offer Free criminal expungement legal services to those who have lost their job due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Thousands of Minnesotans live under a cloud because of a past mistake. While many individuals...
In Minnesota we have a three-part criminal justice system consisting of the judge or jury, prosecutor, and defense attorney. Each role in this system has a specific set of responsibilities, and the system relies on all parties’ competence to run smoothly. For a...
The term “repeat offender” may conjure up images of hardened criminals in a prison yard, but that’s not totally accurate. Technically, a repeat offender is anyone who has been arrested for or committed a crime more than once. If you’ve been arrested for your second...