Assault in the Second Degree is a serious felony level charge. If someone is found guilty of Assault in the Second Degree, they could face up to ten years in prison and could be required to pay up to a $20,000 fine. There are two ways someone can be found [...]
Assault in the Third Degree is a serious felony level charge. If someone is found guilty of Assault in the Third Degree, they could face up to five years in prison and could be required to pay up to a $10,000 fine. There are three ways someone can be found [...]
In this multi-part series, we will examine and provide a general overview of criminal legal processes, as well as key pieces of evidence. This article highlights a common way to discover that you are under a criminal investigation, prior to being arrested and brought to jail. This process is common [...]
"The Amicus Curiae Award (Friend of the Court) is an annual recognition of persons who have provided exceptional service, leadership, or other contributions to assist the First Judicial District in the administration of justice." More from the Minnesota Judicial Branch news release: "Patrick Cotter is the President of the Dakota County [...]
Sieben & Cotter, PLLC recognizes partners Tom Sieben and Patrick Cotter, as Minnesota Super Lawyers 2022 Super Lawyers® recognizes outstanding lawyers, who have attained a high degree professional achievement and peer recognition. The rigorous selection process includes independent research and peer evaluations. Just 5% of attorneys are selected as Super Lawyers each year. The Minnesota lawyers who [...]
Assault in the Fourth Degree protects a special class of persons such as law enforcement, emergency medical personnel, correctional employees, vulnerable adult and others. Assault in the Fourth Degree can be a felony or a gross misdemeanor, depending on the identity of the victim. Common verbiage used in this statute [...]
There are several different kinds of “assault” described in Minnesota’s criminal code. There are five “degrees” of assault organized based upon severity level. Assault in the First Degree has the highest penalty and Assault in the Fifth Degree has the lowest. ASSAULT IN THE FIFTH DEGREE To be found [...]
When a loved one dies because of a reckless act or inaction, the surviving family members may be entitled to just compensation. Here are the basics. Wrongful Act or Omission Minnesota Statute defines a wrongful death as any “wrongful act or omission” caused by a person or a corporation that caused [...]
A criminal charge may be successfully defended by a claim of self-defense in Minnesota. According to a criminal defense attorney, here's what you need to know: Reasonable Force. The person exercising self-defense must have reasonably believed that force was necessary, and the force used is what a reasonable person in the same situation would believe [...]
Are you being charged or investigated for a criminal offense? You should hire a criminal defense attorney. Here are the top five things you should look for. Experience. Pay attention to the number of years the attorney has practiced criminal defense. It is important to ask about the attorney's experience [...]
Auto Accident? Attorneys recommend you take these steps if you are ever in an auto accident - even if it seems like a minor accident at the time. Protect the Scene. Move your vehicle to a safe location away from traffic if possible. Make sure your emergency lights are flashing. When [...]
Sieben & Cotter, PLLC - Trial Victories: May 2021- November 2021 Criminal trials are back in action since the pandemic halted all court proceedings. The attorneys Thomas Sieben and Patrick Cotter have been hard at work defending their clients in the courtroom. Over the past several months, our firm has achieved favorable results in [...]
Sieben & Cotter, PLLC recognized in the 2022 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" Sieben & Cotter, PLLC is pleased to announce the firm’s inclusion in the 2022 U.S. News Best Lawyers rankings among “Best Law Firms” Criminal Defense: General Practice for Minneapolis, MN. U.S. News “Best Law Firms” rankings recognizes [...]
CHARGE Domestic Abuse; Violates 2 or more Order for Protections (Felony) Violates order for protection issued by a Judge within ten years of the first of two or more previously qualified domestic-violence related offense convictions. Maximum penalty: 5 years in imprisonment. See Minnesota Statute VERDICT NOT GUILTY [...]
On April 30, 2019, a jury convicted former police officer Mohamed Noor of Third-Degree Murder and Second-Degree Manslaughter for the death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond. The conviction sparked a legal battle over the meaning of the words “causes the death of another by perpetrating an act eminently dangerous to others and evincing a depraved mind, [...]
