Most U.S. states, including Minnesota, have statutory rape laws in place to protect minors from sexual abuse and exploitation. These laws make it illegal for anyone to engage in sexual activity with a minor who is below a certain age, even if the minor consents to the...
Successfully Defending Against Sexual Assault Charges
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...
8 Steps to Take When You’re Charged with a Felony
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...
Assault in Minnesota
Posted: November 16, 2015 Welcome back to the Sieben Edmunds PLLC Criminal Defense Blog Series! In our second installment we will take a closer look at assault and domestic assault crimes in Minnesota. These are serious charges that are very fact specific. Read...
What happens when I am charged with a crime?
Posted: November 5, 2015 Welcome to the first installment of the Sieben Edmunds PLLC Criminal Defense Blog Series! This blog post will focus on what happens in a typical criminal case. Types of Offenses The process that occurs after being charged with a crime can vary...