Can I Drive Without an Interlock in Another State Many Minnesota drivers have received a DWI in another state, most commonly in Wisconsin. Minnesota and Wisconsin share records, so both states are aware if you get a DWI. This means you may face repercussions in both...
Understanding Breathalyzer Issues in Minnesota DWI Cases Breathalyzers are commonly used by law enforcement during traffic stops when a driver is suspected of driving while intoxicated. These devices are designed to estimate blood alcohol concentration (BAC) by...
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...
“The right of the people to peaceably assemble” is a hallowed right enshrined in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Since the creation of our country the right to protest has been one of the tantamount rights that citizens of the United States enjoy. This...
Is It Illegal to Lie to the Police in Minnesota Many people in the United States feel safer using a fake ID for many reasons. Some use it for work, or for driving because they don’t have a driver’s license. Others use a fake ID for school. Most people do it because...
STOP! For School Buses: Understanding Minnesota’s School Bus Stop Laws With the pandemic slowing down and the world opening up again, there are more and more vehicles on the road every day, including more school buses. For most of Minnesota, the number of school buses...
What Are Whiskey Plates and Why Are They Issued? The Minnesota law requiring special registration license plates (also known as Whiskey or WX plates) on vehicles involved in certain DWI offenses changed last year. This blog post will answer frequently asked questions...
What Minnesota Law Says About Self-Defense in Criminal Law 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...
On its face, the Second Amendment protects an individual’s right to keep and bear arms. But state and federal courts have established that this is a limited right and one that is subject to removal upon the conviction of certain crimes. This article will provide...
Can You Get a CDL with a DUI in Minnesota? A job on the road appeals to many Minnesotans, especially those who enjoy flexibility and independence. However, for commercial drivers, a DWI or DUI can put their entire career at risk. If you’re wondering, can you get a CDL...
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...
What Happens When You Get Pulled Over for Speeding Receiving a speeding ticket may not be quite as severe as some of the criminal defense charges we defend our clients against, but it’s inconvenient nonetheless. No one wants an offense on their record because they...
It is very serious – and frightening – to be accused of criminal sexual conduct. Unfortunately, this area of law has many false accusations being leveled against people. Furthermore, many of the cases use faulty evidence that has been improperly collected by law...
What You Need to Know About Assault Charges 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...
Please join the Sieben Edmunds Miller team in congratulating our own Kevin Sieben, who was recently elected President of the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice! This is a great honor afforded by an organization with a long and prestigious history in Minnesota....
Should I Contest a Speeding Ticket in Minnesota? 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...
Sieben Edmunds Miller has been awarded the 2021 Readers' Choice Award for Best Attorneys by the SUN ThisWeek newspaper’s Burnsville/Eagan edition. The winners represent select categories of businesses in the Burnsville/Eagan area, and were nominated and voted on by...
A sexual assault charge has a certain stigma in our society; the shame the alleged perpetrator feels functions as a deterrent from committing this act more than once. However, those charged with sexual assault are often “tried” by their communities before a jury even...