People ask me this question all the time. And my response is always the same: “You may not need a lawyer, but you may want a lawyer.” Simply put, if you’re facing a crime (or the potential of being charged with a crime), you always have the right to represent...
The great American baseball player Yogi Berra once said, “it’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” Even experienced criminal defense lawyers come to different conclusions when analyzing the chance a particular case has to succeed at trial. There...
*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...
Clients often incorrectly assume their case will be tried in a state courtroom, when in reality they may be facing a federal judge or jury. In fact, criminal and civil matters filed in federal district courts increased by 13 percent in 2020, with almost half a million...
On Friday, May 29, 2020, Dakota County issued a mandatory curfew on all residents and occupants of Dakota County. Sheriff Leslie and Dakota County leaders cited a "heightened risk of significant harm to local residents and businesses" from the ongoing protests and...
You have been good. You have been staying at home, not meeting with friends, trying to juggle kids, school, and work, and keeping in touch with friends and extended family. But enough is enough right? It is finally getting nice out. Your kids are ready to claw each...
Justice Delayed is Justice Denied 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. Here in Minnesota, Supreme Court Chief Justice Gildea recently issued an Order...
Sieben Edmunds Miller Featured as First Law Firm of the Month With each issue of Attorney at Law Magazine comes an opportunity for one attorney to be featured on the magazine’s cover and written about within its pages. But this month the magazine is not featuring an...
Whether you were convicted of DWI, careless driving, assault, drug possession, or any other offense, a term of probation was likely part of your sentence. When someone is placed on probation they must remain in good behavior for a certain period of time. In Minnesota,...
“How long will my case take to settle?”Answering a Common Personal Injury Question One of the most common questions a personal injury attorney gets is, “How long will my personal injury case take to settle?” I understand why it’s a pressing question for many clients –...
Underinsured & Uninsured Motorist Insurance Coverage In Minnesota, failure to provide proof of insurance upon demand of a peace officer is a misdemeanor. Unfortunately, criminal penalties do not prevent people from driving without insurance. If you are found...
By Dea Cortney We are right around the corner from the time of year when summer parties and gatherings will be in full swing. You would be hard pressed to find a party these days that does not serve alcohol. Of course there is nothing wrong with having a beer or two....
2018 Attorney of the Year by Minnesota Lawyer A few months ago, Sieben Edmunds Partner Samuel Edmunds was officially named a 2018 Attorney of the Year by Minnesota Lawyer. He was honored at the annual Attorney of the Year dinner on February 13; the event also included...
Expanding the firm’s capabilities in personal injury law and becoming Sieben Edmunds Miller MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. February 13, 2019 – – We are pleased to announce Michael M. Miller has joined the law firm of Sieben Edmunds. Miller’s addition to the firm significantly...
NFL running back Adrian Peterson was recently indicted on child abuse charges in the state of Texas. Much of the surrounding conversation has centered on the morality of corporal punishment and the amount of discretion parents should or should not have in disciplining...
The Minnesota Supreme Court released its decision in State v. Brooks today at 10:00 a.m. We’re reading and absorbing the decision as I write, but at first blush it appears that the Court has upheld all consensual alcohol testing in DWI cases. Check out the decision...
You wouldn't think it, but it is possible for our young children to be convicted of crimes as serious as conspiracy to commit murder. This story is out of the state of Washington. An 11-year-old boy apparently was "annoyed" with his classmate and plotted to commit...
Most first time DWI offenses in Minnesota are misdemeanors. The crime is called Fourth Degree DWI. The maximum penalty for a misdemeanor Fourth Degree DWI is 90 days in local jail and a $1,000 fine, just like all misdemeanors. However, many DWI crimes are charged out...