Being arrested for a DWI in Minnesota is a frightening experience, and the hours immediately following your arrest can be confusing and stressful. One of the first questions people in this situation ask is: when can I get out of jail, and what will be required of me...
Minnesota takes a firm stance on underage drinking and driving—one that goes beyond the standard DWI laws that apply to adults. If you are under 21 and drive after consuming any amount of alcohol, you can face criminal penalties and lose your driving privileges under...
A DWI conviction in Minnesota results in the immediate administrative revocation of your driver's license. For many people, this creates an urgent practical problem: how do you get to work, attend medical appointments, take your children to school, or meet your other...
Being charged with a DWI in Minnesota sets two separate legal processes in motion. The criminal case moves through the courts, but a second, equally important process plays out at the administrative level—and it can result in the loss of your driving privileges even...
One of the most severe and surprising consequences of a DWI arrest in Minnesota is the potential loss of your vehicle through forfeiture. Vehicle forfeiture means the government seizes and permanently takes ownership of your car—and it can happen even if you are not...
If you have been charged with driving while impaired (DWI) in Minnesota, you are facing a legal system that has grown significantly tougher in recent years. Minnesota uses the term DWI rather than DUI, and while both terms refer to impaired driving, understanding the...
The Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) has announced that Samuel J. Edmunds has been named a MSBA Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. This certification program is administered by the MSBA and approved by the State Board of Legal Certification. To become a...
The current law requires that you file a lengthy petition which includes all your previous addresses, a statement about why you are requesting an expungement, and many more details about the offense or offenses you are trying to expunge. (For the complete list of...
Debunking the “Anti-Superhero” Myth About Personal Injury Lawyers People often picture lawyers as some sort of anti-superhero maybe a blend of The Flash and Spider-Man, only morally questionable. The myth goes like this: whenever a car accident happens, a lawyer’s...
Dog attacks are brutal. They can often result in muscle damage, permanent scarring or disfigurement, and emotional damage that never goes away. But, there are more to dog attacks than just bites and Minnesota law recognizes that. Minnesota law authorizes civil suits...
NFL running back Adrian Peterson was recently indicted on child abuse charges in the state of Texas. Much of the surrounding conversation has centered on the morality of corporal punishment and the amount of discretion parents should or should not have in disciplining...
A fundamental tenant of our judicial system is that a person is presumed innocent until the State proves otherwise. For our legal system to remain just and rational, we must adhere to this basic principle no matter how overwhelming we may think the evidence is. Ty...
The law firm of Sieben Edmunds PLLC, located in Mendota Heights, recently hired Matt Little as an attorney. Little graduated magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in May of 2014 and serves as the Mayor of Lakeville. This hire is indicative of...
Sieben Edmunds PLLC is proud to announce that attorneys Kevin Sieben and Samuel Edmunds have been selected as Rising Stars by Super Lawyers. Rising Star is an honor that is limited to no more than 2.5 percent of qualifying attorneys. The selection process for the...
In 2012, the Minnesota Legislature increased the length of license revocations that accompany DWI charges. A few different factors can lead to an increased revocation period. They include: prior offenses, testing .16 or higher, child in the car, and refusal. A first...
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Lawyers for Byron Smith, the Little Falls man accused of killing two teenagers in his home on Thanksgiving 2012, have now asked for a mistrial twice. On Tuesday, the attorneys argued statements made by the prosecutor before the trial began were...
Even those we would least expect can pick up a DWI charge. Here, a local police chief faces DWI charges after recently undergoing a domestic violence prosecution. Apparently he planned to stay on the job after being convicted of a disorderly conduct, but now the DWI...
Minnesota statutes allow the government to forfeit, or take title to, your vehicle if you commit particular types of DWI offenses. Minnesota Statutes Chapter 169A.63 sets out the types of offenses that qualify for vehicle forfeiture. Contrary to popular belief, your...
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