Charged with DWI but not driving?

Charged with DWI but not driving? I was charged with DWI, but I was not driving, how is that possible? You can be found guilty of DWI if you are in physical control of a vehicle. You can be guilty of DWI even if you were not driving your vehicle [...]

2025-03-24T20:40:51+00:00March 24, 2025|MN Charges, News|

When is a Traffic Stop Legal?

When is a Traffic Stop Legal? When Can Police Pull You Over in Minnesota? Understanding your rights. Minnesota law enforcement officers must have a legally valid reason to for a traffic stop. If an officer pulls you over without a valid reason, any evidence they obtain after pulling you over [...]

2025-02-19T21:17:29+00:00February 19, 2025|Criminal Defense, MN Law, News|

Order For Protection in Minnesota

Order For Protection in Minnesota I have been served with an order for protection, what should I do? It can be nerve-wracking to learn that an order for protection has been issued against you. It is important that you consult an experienced attorney to help you with next steps, as [...]

2025-01-31T17:15:41+00:00January 31, 2025|MN Law|

Appealing a Criminal Case

Appealing a Criminal Case A successful appeal requires understanding criminal procedure, following rules and timing, and arguing your case both through documentation and in person What is an appeal? An appeal in a criminal case is the process of arguing that some ruling or event that happened during your case [...]

2025-01-07T22:00:00+00:00January 7, 2025|MN Charges|

Refusing to Take a DWI Breath Test

Should I refuse to take a DWI breath test? The types of breath tests If you ever get pulled over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, you may have to take two different types of breath tests. The first test the officer might give you is called a preliminary breath [...]

2025-01-31T17:06:37+00:00December 12, 2024|DWI, News|

When the Victim Wants the Case Dismissed

When the Victim Wants the Case Dismissed It is common in domestic assault cases that after a person is arrested and charged, the alleged victim wants the case dismissed or does not want to testify. Many people believe that if the alleged victim feels this way, they can simply drop [...]

2025-01-07T22:02:27+00:00December 4, 2024|Assault Charges, News|

Sieben & Cotter Recognized: Best Lawyers 2025

Sieben & Cotter Recognized: 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers Best Lawyers 2025, Patrick Cotter, Tom Sieben, Sieben & Cotter, PLLC The founding attorneys of Sieben & Cotter, PLLC, were recently included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their exceptional work. Tom Sieben is recognized for his work in [...]

2024-10-10T18:20:42+00:00October 10, 2024|News|

Alex Hertogs Selected to Rising Stars

Alex Hertogs Selected to Rising Stars 2024 Sieben & Cotter PLLC, is proud to announce the selection of attorney Alex Hertogs to 2024 Minnesota Rising Stars. The Rising Stars list honors an exceptional group of attorneys via the Super Lawyers® selection process. This is the first year Alex has been recognized [...]

2024-10-04T15:37:22+00:00October 3, 2024|News|

Patrick Cotter Among Super Lawyers Top 100

Patrick Cotter Recognized by Super Lawyers 2024: Top 100 Attorney Patrick Cotter, a founding partner of Sieben & Cotter Trial Lawyers PLLC, celebrates his 9th consecutive year being rated among the Top 100 in Minnesota by Super Lawyers® in 2024. Patrick has been selected to the Super Lawyers Top 100 List [...]

2024-09-24T20:41:15+00:00September 24, 2024|News|

Recognized by Super Lawyers 2024

Tom Sieben, Patrick Cotter Recognized by Super Lawyers 2024 Founding partners of Sieben & Cotter PLLC, Tom Sieben and Patrick Cotter, are recognized again by Super Lawyers® in 2024. Tom and Patrick are recognized for their expert defense, and are proud to announce this 11th year of recognition. Super Lawyers is a rating service providing [...]

2024-09-17T16:24:17+00:00September 16, 2024|News|

Exploring Alternatives to Jail or Prison in Minnesota

Exploring Alternatives to Jail or Prison in Minnesota Your attorney is your advocate for appropriate sentencing and rehabilitation alternatives In Minnesota, the criminal justice system is increasingly recognizing the need for alternatives to traditional incarceration. As advocates for justice and rehabilitation, attorneys play a crucial role in exploring these alternatives, [...]

2024-12-04T21:06:27+00:00August 1, 2024|MN Charges|

Juveniles Certified as Adults

Juveniles Certified as Adults Avoiding Adult Certification for minors charged with criminal offenses There are several situations in which a minor may not be able to avoid being certified as an adult for criminal charges, however some circumstances and arguments may allow a youth to remain in the juvenile court [...]

2024-09-17T16:21:35+00:00June 19, 2024|MN Law|

Your First Hearing in a Minnesota Criminal Case

Your First Hearing in a Minnesota Criminal Case Understanding what happens in a first criminal court appearance or hearing in Minnesota: definitions and what to expect In Minnesota, your first hearing will be a bail hearing, an arraignment, or a first appearance. It could also be a bail hearing combined [...]

2025-02-19T21:14:09+00:00June 10, 2024|MN Charges|
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