Work zones are an essential part of road maintenance and improvement projects. However, they can also be a source of frustration for drunk drivers. In Minnesota, we aren’t strangers to road construction. Our weather is to blame for many of the cracks and potholes that...
Winter Driving Statistics and Safety Tips You Need to Know
Winter driving can be challenging, dangerous, and sometimes deadly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 1,300 people die in winter weather-related car crashes each year. Minnesota’s winter weather can be very unpredictable,...
Seat Belt Laws In Minnesota
It’s common knowledge that wearing a seat belt is the safest thing we can all do as vehicle occupants. They drastically cut down on injuries due to accidents, and those who are injured while wearing a seat belt have less severe injuries than those who don’t wear one....
Three Forgery Charges in Minnesota
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...
New Lawyer Joins the Firm: An Interview with Cassandra Bautista
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...
Minnesota’s Zero Tolerance for Teens Drinking and Driving
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...
Common Mistakes Not to Make When Being Charged With Felony DWI
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...
Kevin Sieben Elected to the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
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...
What You Need to Know About Self-Defense
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...
Which Factors Influence Blood Alcohol Concentration?
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...
Our Unsung Hero: Shelli Haag – The Engine that Drives our Law Practice
*Free Expungement is no longer being offered. 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...
J’djouna Pierre: Fall 2021 Criminal Justice Scholarship Winner
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...
Common Construction Injuries and Legal Remedies
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...
Understanding Your Assault Charge in Minnesota
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...
Kevin Sieben and Samuel Edmunds Named Minnesota Lawyer Attorneys of the Year
*Free Expungement is no longer being offered. 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...
Samuel Edmunds Featured in Bench & Bar’s “Colleague Corner”
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...
Should I Contest My Minnesota Traffic Ticket?
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...
Announcing the Sieben Edmunds Miller Criminal Justice Scholarship
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...