Understanding the Difference Between Traffic Violations and Crimes Most of us who drive a car or truck have received a traffic ticket at some point. One minute you’re on the highway going a few miles per hour over the limit, and the next you’re pulled over with a...
Introducing 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...
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...
Sieben Edmunds Miller’s newest attorney may be a familiar face – after all, she’s been with the firm for several years. If you’ve worked with us before, she likely helped your attorney conduct legal research, review discovery, and prepare your trial materials. Now,...
What Happens If You’re Caught Driving Over 100 MPH in Minnesota? If you are anything like me, the thrill of driving fast on an open road can be hard to resist. But if you are caught speeding in Minnesota, you may be ticketed and subjected to high fines and other...
Understanding Repeat DUI Offender Laws 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...
We tend to think that arrests happen quickly and right at the scene of a crime, but that’s not always the case. Often, individuals know they’ll be charged with a crime outside the presence of police. If this is the situation you’re currently facing, you probably want...
During times of national crisis, American’s buy guns. A recent New York Times article detailed that nearly two million guns were purchased in March alone. The American tradition of firearm ownership dates back to the founding of our country. Whether it be for sport,...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
Understanding Minnesota Vehicle Forfeiture Laws After a DWI 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...
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...
Careless Driving Likely Endanger Person or Property Impacts Your Record 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...
Minnesota Probation Guide How Probation Works and What You Need to Know 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...
The consequences of a drug conviction can be extreme and unexpected. And when you’re convicted of a drug crime, it can stick with you for the rest of your life. That’s why it’s so important to fight against drug possession charges when you have been accused. When...