Understanding Minnesota’s Implied Consent Law Implied consent means that when a driver chooses to get behind the wheel, they are consenting to a sobriety test. Minnesota’s implied consent laws are meant to encourage drivers to comply with testing, and they impose...
Understanding Minnesota’s Zero-Tolerance Policy for Teens DWIs are one of the most common criminal charges. Some estimates show that one out of every seven drivers in Minnesota has a DWI on their record. Since prosecutors see this charge often, it can be difficult to...
If there’s one thing Minnesotans know how to do, it’s how to have fun in the summer. With our cold winter weather, most of us want to get out and experience nature as soon as the temperatures start to rise. For many of us that means spending time on the lake. From...
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...
Sadly, motorcycle accidents that cause serious injuries or death are relatively common because many drivers do not understand how to share the road with motorcycles. Sometimes drivers do not look for motorcycles before changing lanes or running a stop sign. Motorcycle...
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...
What to Do After a Head-On Collision to Protect Your Health and Legal Rights? Head-on collisions are often very serious. Usually, both drivers will be affected because of the nature of the accident. In some cases, car accident fatalities may occur. When one driver...
“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...
When most of us think of serious car accidents, we imagine high speed collisions or T-bones at intersections. But did you know that many people are struck and injured in parking lots each year? In fact, parking lot injuries are fairly common. They can happen much more...
Essential Pedestrian Safety Tips for Spring Season Pedestrian safety on Minnesota streets is often overlooked in favor of measures that will keep drivers safe from auto accidents. While some cities have taken certain measures, such as building pedestrian bridges over...
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...
What Happens If You’re Hit While Riding an Electric Scooter in Minnesota? The electric scooter industry has exploded in recent years, especially in major metropolitan areas where riders are looking for a cheap and easy way to get around. This has caused some confusion...
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...
Sieben Edmunds Miller is pleased to announce that Kevin Sieben has been elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). Membership is limited to just one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction. Members must be nominated by their peers...
How Alcohol Impairs Drivers and Leads to Serious Crashes Alcohol affects our senses and reactions so drastically that having only one or two drinks can make it unsafe for a driver to get behind the wheel. Sadly, .0 use at bars and restaurants is so common in our...
We often hear from accident victims who were in the middle of a U-turn when they were struck and injured by another driver. Although this type of accident is common, there are many scenarios that can lead to the crash – and the same vehicle won’t always be responsible...
Sieben Edmunds Miller has been awarded the Readers’ Choice Award for Best Attorneys by the SUN ThisWeek newspaper’s Burnsville/Eagan edition. The 2022 winners represent select categories of businesses in the Burnsville/Eagan area. Businesses were nominated and voted...
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