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 Checklist Have you been in an auto accident in Minnesota? 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 [...]
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, [...]
Minneapolis is seeing a rapid increase in violent crimes involving firearms. For example, 553 people were injured or killed by gunfire in Minneapolis in 2020, the most in 15 years. Where are these guns coming from? One method is through a scheme called "straw purchasing." Straw purchasing is when a customer purchases a gun on [...]
Tom Sieben, Patrick Cotter, Re-Selected to The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Thomas Sieben and Patrick Cotter of Sieben & Cotter, PLLC in South Saint Paul have been re-selected as Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in MN again in 2021. This is Tom Sieben’s eighth [...]
Like all business owners, establishments that serve alcohol owe their guests a level of reasonable care in operating their business. If you’ve been injured while a guest at bar, you may have a viable personal injury suit. There are three common legal principles your lawyer may utilize: Premises Liability (Innkeeper Liability), Dram Shop Act, and [...]
Sieben & Cotter, PLLC recognizes partners Tom Sieben and Patrick Cotter, as Minnesota Super Lawyers 2021 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 [...]
There's been a recent uptick in arrests for boating under the influence on Minnesota waters. Here's what you need to know. It is a crime to operate or be in physical control of a motorboat in operation on any waters or boundary waters of Minnesota when: the person is under the influence of alcohol; the [...]
Charges: Terroristic Threats (Felony) Communication with the purpose to terrorize another or in reckless disregard of the risk of causing terror. Maximum penalty: 3 years imprisonment. 1st Degree Witness Tampering (Felony) Intentionally prevents or dissuades or intentionally attempts to prevent or dissuade a witness from testifying by means of force or threats or injury. Maximum [...]
Charges: 2nd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Sexual contact with a complainant under 13 years of age. Maximum penalty: 25 years imprisonment. 5th Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Nonconsensual sexual contact. Maximum penalty: 7 years imprisonment. Click here for Minnesota Criminal Sexual Conduct Statutes Jury Verdict: Not Guilty 2nd Degree Criminal Sexual [...]
Personal Injury Type Broken femur requiring a rod to be placed in Client's leg – Truck Accident Background Thomas Sieben's client was a passenger in the semi-truck and trailer which was hauling crops during harvest season. The driver of the vehicle failed to slow down properly for a left turn and the truck rolled over [...]
