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What is Drug Court?

Drug Court is a special court designed to rehabilitate certain felony offenders through long-term comprehensive supervision, drug testing, treatment services and immediate sanctions and incentives.  Drug courts promote recovery through a coordinated response to participants who are dependent on alcohol … Continue reading

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CAN I GO TO CANADA WITH A DWI CONVICTION?

For years this question has been one of interest for those who have been charged, convicted, or accused of DWI or DUI.  Fishing and hunting trips to Canada with family and friends is a favorite past-time of many Minnesotans and … Continue reading

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DWI Roadblocks in Minnesota

We were all taught at a young age of the dangers of drinking and driving and the consequences that come along with it.  Police in some states have set up DWI checkpoints in the form of roadblocks in areas with … Continue reading

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Probable Cause / Search and Seizure

Even if you’ve never experienced it firsthand, you’ve probably seen this scenario play out in a movie: someone gets pulled over by a police officer, and a request is made for the driver to step out of the vehicle while … Continue reading

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Staying Safe During The Holidays

It’s a fact: DUI patrols increase during the holiday season, and so do DUI arrests. With all the holiday parties over the next several weeks, you may well find yourself in a situation where you’re not sure if it’s safe … Continue reading

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3 Things To Ask Your Attorney Before Working With Them

If you’re faced with a legal challenge, now’s not the time to be hasty when it comes to your representation. Don’t just trust the ads; take the time to actually speak with a potential attorney. It may be one of … Continue reading

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Can social media be used as evidence in court?

Think twice before you post a Facebook album full of photos from your next party. Those captured moments may come back to haunt you. It may feel like the album — or any posts — are just between you and … Continue reading

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Protecting your reputation after an arrest

Having an arrest on your record might score you extra points with a few people, but trust us — those aren’t the people you want to be around. Unfortunately, having an arrest on your record carries a profound stigma, and … Continue reading

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Hunting, Drinking and Criminal Convictions.

Hunting is a favorite past-time for many Minnesotans and as with many favorite past times, some hunters like to enjoy an alcoholic beverage or two.  This raises the question, “is it ok to drink and hunt?” Under Minnesota Statute, a … Continue reading

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The First Video Blog of a Kevin Sieben Law, LLC.

Please enjoy my first ever video blog.   I still plan to update this blog via the “old fashioned” text based blogs but every now and then I hope to add a video.  This first video is intended as a brief … Continue reading

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