The attorneys at Sieben & Cotter have been hard at work defending clients charged with sexual assault and related offenses. Over the last several months our firm has achieved favorable results for our clients, with many more still pending at various stages in the criminal justice system. Below are six recent cases ranging from an [...]
Earlier this week the Minnesota House of Representatives approved major public safety bill aimed at closing several sexual assault loopholes. The three major changes to Minnesota's Criminal Sexual Conduct statutes include: Making it illegal for peace officers to have sex with anyone in custody or anyone who “does not reasonably feel free to leave the [...]
By now, you are probably aware of the recent allegations of sexual misconduct against well-known actor and comedian, Aziz Ansari. If not, you can find a link to the original article HERE. Since that original article published in babe there has been much debate as to whether Mr. Ansari committed sexual assault [...]
Sexual Misconduct in the News If you’ve watched the news in the last few months then you’ve heard about a celebrity accused of sexual misconduct. The recent fallout began with accusations against Harvey Weinstein (Hollywood Producer) and most recently against Matt Lauer (NBC News Anchor). Other celebrity figures include Kevin Spacey (Actor), Louis C.K. [...]
What level of service can you expect from us as your criminal defense attorneys? First and foremost, WE GET THE JOB DONE! Practically speaking that could mean winning your case outright (i.e. acquittal or dismissal of charges) or securing the best possible outcome for you. As a criminal defense law firm our mission is [...]
What Does "Consent" Mean? Consent is one of the most controversial and highly contested issues under Minnesota's sex crimes. Minnesota Statute Section 609.341, subdivision 4 (a) & (b), defines "Consent" as: words or overt actions by a person indicating a freely given present agreement to perform a particular sexual act with the actor. Consent does not [...]
What You Need to Know about Minnesota’s “Revenge Porn” Law On August 1, 2016, Minnesota adopted what has become known as the revenge porn law. Currently, about 34 other states have adopted similar laws. The law's nickname comes from advocates seeking to protect victims of sexual assault and those threatened with explicit photos by ex-lovers. [...]
MN’s Solicitation of a Minor Statute — Unconstitutional The two portions of Minnesota Statute § 609.352 SOLICITATION OF CHILDREN TO ENGAGE IN SEXUAL CONDUCT that have come under recent attack in that courts are subdivision 2a (electronic communications) and subdivision 3 (defenses). The subdivisions state: Subd. 2a. Electronic [...]
MN’s Prostitution Laws: The Penalties for Buying, Selling and Promoting Sex Prostitution is illegal in Minnesota. The state laws range from the most serious offense of Sex Trafficking in the First Degree to the least of simply soliciting an adult prostitute. Whether you are arrested and charged for the most serious, [...]
