Minnesota has significantly expanded how long police may have to make a warrantless arrest following certain allegations of domestic abuse. Effective August 1, 2026, Minnesota law allows a peace officer with probable cause to make a warrantless arrest for nonfelony...
Artificial intelligence has made it increasingly easy to create realistic images, videos, and audio that appear to depict real people doing or saying things that never happened. Minnesota lawmakers are responding by updating existing criminal laws to account for these...
Sieben Edmunds Miller is pleased to celebrate continued recognition from Best Lawyers®, with three attorneys named to the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. 2027 Best Lawyers Honorees Three Sieben Edmunds Miller attorneys were recognized across the firm’s...
Sieben Edmunds Miller is proud to announce that five attorneys have been selected to the 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, recognizing their professional achievements and the respect they have earned within Minnesota's legal community. For 2026,...
We are honored to once again be recognized in the 2026 Minnesota's Best Awards, earning statewide recognition across three legal categories. This year, Sieben Edmunds Miller received: Gold – Criminal Defense Law Firm Silver – Personal Injury Law Firm Bronze – Law...
By Kevin Sieben, Criminal Defense Attorney, Sieben Edmunds Miller PLLC If you have been arrested on drug charges in Minnesota, you likely have urgent questions about what comes next. The process moves quickly, the stakes are high, and the decisions made in the first...
Sieben Edmunds Miller is proud to announce that partner Sam Edmunds has been named to the Minnesota Legal 250, a recognition honoring attorneys who are helping shape Minnesota's legal profession through leadership, client advocacy, and community impact. Published by...
By Kevin Sieben, Criminal Defense Attorney, Sieben Edmunds Miller PLLC In 2023, Minnesota joined a growing number of states by enacting a "Red Flag Law" that took effect in January 2024. Legally termed an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO), this law allows courts to...
Sieben Edmunds Miller is proud to announce that Stephanie Skoro has been named a Partner at the firm. Since joining our team, Stephanie has built a strong reputation as a thoughtful, driven, and highly capable criminal defense attorney, handling complex felony...
Yes. And after August 2025, the stakes of that arrest are higher than most people realize. Minnesota has never required a breath test to support a DWI arrest or conviction. Probable cause is the standard at the roadside, not a number on a machine. But a major overhaul...
In Minnesota, a hit and run is defined as a driver’s failure to stop, exchange information, and provide assistance after a vehicle collision. Under Minnesota Statute § 169.09, the penalties are tiered based on the outcome of the crash: Property Damage: Typically, a...
Why Use-of-Force Cases Follow a Different Legal Process Than Civilian Arrests In the wake of recent shootings involving federal ICE agents and the subsequent protests in Minneapolis, a common frustration has emerged within our community. Many residents ask: "If a...
Is It Legal to Provide Assistance to Immigrants Targeted by ICE in Minnesota? In the current climate of heightened federal enforcement across the Twin Cities, many Minnesotans are asking a fundamental question: Can I help my neighbor? Whether it is a faith-based...
If police collect evidence illegally, can the government still use it against you? In many cases, the answer is no. That protection comes from the exclusionary rule, one of the most important principles in American criminal procedure. For people facing charges in...
THC in Vehicles: The Cannabis Charge Many Minnesotans Don’t Expect When Minnesota legalized recreational cannabis in 2023, many people expected cannabis-related criminal cases to largely disappear. In many ways, that has been true. Arrests for possession have dropped...
Over the past several days, Minneapolis and surrounding communities have seen large protests following the January 7 shooting death of a woman by an ICE agent. As crowds have grown and police presence has increased, some demonstrators have been arrested, sometimes in...
Wanted in a Homicide Investigation By Kevin Sieben, Criminal Defense Attorney As a Minnesota criminal defense law firm, we work daily with the practical realities of how criminal laws are enforced and how law enforcement decisions affect real people and real cases....
Sieben Edmunds Miller is proud to announce that Samuel Edmunds, partner at the firm, has been named one of the 2025 Attorneys of the Year by Minnesota Lawyer for Outstanding Services to the Profession. This marks the third time Sam has received this honor,...