Unfortunately, many Minnesotans end up injured each year in motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice incidents, or as the result of faulty or improperly manufactured products. When these events are caused by an individual or group’s negligence or disregard for...
Arrested for a Curfew Violation? Call us.
If you’ve been arrested for a Curfew Violation, call the Lawyers at Sieben Edmunds Miller today! In the wake of George Floyd’s tragic death last Memorial Day, thousands have taken the streets of Minnesota cities in protest. Many of the demonstrations have remained...
Is the Dakota County Curfew Legal or Unconstitutional?
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...
DANCO: What you need to know and how to get the DANCO dropped
If you have been charged with a domestic abuse crime in Minnesota, you probably also have had a DANCO issued against you. You may have questions about what a DANCO is, what it means for your life and your family, and whether the order can be removed. If you are in...
How Should Lawyers Dress for Zoom Court Hearings?
In the new normal, court hearings will not be as they once were. Whether it is Skype, Zoom, WebX or Teams, court systems across the country are using technology to keep the wheels of justice rolling. Implementation of new technology can have hiccups, but one recent...
MN Judge Orders State to Disclose Breath Test Instrument’s Source Code
Minnesota uses the DataMaster DMT with Fuel Cell Option breath test instrument to test DWI suspects all across the state. On behalf of our clients, we want to know whether the machine works right. So, we have demanded that the prosecutors on our DWI cases provide us...
Getting Tired of Stay at Home?
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...
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...
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 persons that have been diagnosed with COVID-19 recklessly going out in public. A man flew from New York to Florida after having a positive test. In Pennsylvania, a woman is accused of intentionally...
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...
Judicial Priorities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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...
6 Common Misconceptions About Minnesota DUI Law
Driving under the influence can certainly be dangerous and illegal if one is over the legal limit. With that being said, many drivers are unaware of all the ways they can be charged with a DUI and what the repercussions may be. Some people believe you can only get a...
Sieben Edmunds Miller Featured in Groundbreaking Attorney at Law Issue
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...
Minnesota Vehicle Forfeiture Laws: Ignition Interlock Exception
Minnesota law allows the state to take a vehicle via forfeiture when a car is used to commit certain DWI crimes. This means that vehicle seizure is a potential consequence of a second-degree (a third DWI in ten years or a second DWI in ten-years with a breath test at...
Understanding Minnesota Marijuana Laws
Update: As of August 1, 2023, possession of up to 2 oz. of marijuana for personal use is legal in Minnesota. As a result, some of the following information may be inaccurate. For more information on the updated marijuana laws in Minnesota, please see this post. It is...
New Teen Drivers at Higher Risk for Car Accidents in Minnesota
When the keys to the family car are handed over to a teen, it’s exciting for them and terrifying for the parent! The freedom a kid has once they have their driver’s license can go to their head, sometimes causing them to cast caution aside. Then there’s the sense of...
Traffic Ticket Enhancements – Endangering Person or Property
Generally, traffic tickets in Minnesota are petty misdemeanors, which means they are not considered crimes. Normally, when someone is issued a petty misdemeanor, the ticket can simply be paid, and the person cited does not need to go to court to handle the matter....
What to Do When You’re Injured in a Winter Driving Accident in Minnesota
Minnesota winters are some of the harshest in the whole country, with shockingly low temperatures and lots of snow. Many states are completely shut down with their infrastructure paralyzed if they get a few inches of the fluffy stuff, but Minnesotans are resilient; we...