Yes it is possible. The dual sovereignty doctrine provides that “when a defendant in a single act violates the 'peace and dignity' of two sovereigns by breaking the laws of each, he has committed two distinct 'offenses' for double jeopardy purposes.” This means that if your conduct violated both state and federal laws you can be [...]
No. Federal courts sentence according to federal sentencing guidelines. Minnesota is somewhat unique in that we have created our own set of sentencing guidelines for our state courts. These guidelines are not mandatory, but they advise judges on a recommended sentence range based upon the specific circumstances of your offense. They take into account the specific [...]
Yes. There are many benefits to hiring a criminal defense attorney, including potentially getting charges reduced to a lesser sentence, understanding a plea deal, and keeping convictions off your record. Your attorney will be on your side, reducing the stress of a situation by keeping you informed and presenting your case in the best possible [...]
Yes, you have the right to represent yourself, this is called Pro Se. Whichever route you choose you should always sit down with experienced attorneys that can give you legal advice to help you make the right decision for your case, and based on your needs.
As with many other aspect in life, a good reputation matters. Lawyers who are well-liked and respected in the legal community are more likely to achieve a more favorable result for their client. Prosecutors and judges are more likely to trust and work with defense attorneys with a good reputation. Attorneys Tom Sieben and Patrick Cotter [...]
We understand that every case is unique and we know how to put together the right team of professionals to address the specific needs of your case. We adopt a listen-first approach, and craft an honest and aggressive representation in order to achieve successful results for our clients.
Our office is located in South Saint Paul (Dakota County), serving Minneapolis and St. Paul and the surrounding Twin Cities metro area counties: Dakota, Washington, Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Carver, Scott, as well as greater Minnesota and Wisconsin.
