This blog post--which is the last in a three-part series involving the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution--provides six tips on how to handle yourself when talking with a police officer. First, it is important to stay calm. Don't run, argue, or be...
Year: 2016
What Does it Mean to “Plead the Fifth?”
This blog post is the second in a three-part series exploring the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution. To see the other posts in this series, click here. In TV shows and in movies, characters are often heard to say, "I plead the Fifth" or "I exercise my...
Understanding Your Miranda Rights
Clients often ask why they weren't read their Miranda rights during police questioning. Sometimes, they ask why they weren't read their Miranda rights when they were placed under arrest. In DWI/DUI cases, clients sometimes ask why they weren't read their Miranda...
Introduction to Bird, Stevens & Borgen, P.C.’s Blog Series Involving the Fifth Amendment
In speaking with criminal clients, I am always surprised to learn how many misconceptions exist regarding criminal law. One significant area of misconception involves the issue of offering unfavorable statements against yourself to police. People often have wrong...
Introduction to Bird, Stevens & Borgen, P.C.’s Blog Series Involving the Fifth Amendment
In speaking with criminal clients, I am always surprised to learn how many misconceptions exist regarding criminal law. One significant area of misconception involves the issue of offering unfavorable statements against yourself to police. People often have wrong...
Attorney Andrea Niesen Recognized as a Qualified Neutral
Attorney Andrea B. Niesen is recognized as a qualified neutral under Minnesota law. On June 30, 2016, Attorney Niesen was placed on the Minnesota Supreme Court's roster of facilitative/hybrid neutrals. Attorney Niesen is available to mediate civil matters, including...
Bird, Stevens & Borgen, P.C. Sponsors Golf Fundraiser
This past weekend, Bird, Stevens & Borgen, P.C. sponsored a golf fundraiser for the Chatfield Lions Club. The event was a great time for all that participated. Attorney Jeremy Stevens formerly served as the President of the Chatfield Lions Club. For more...
Bird, Stevens & Borgen, P.C. Sponsors Golf Fundraiser
This past weekend, Bird, Stevens & Borgen, P.C. sponsored a golf fundraiser for the Chatfield Lions Club. The event was a great time for all that participated. Attorney Jeremy Stevens formerly served as the President of the Chatfield Lions Club. For more information...
Construction workers: Staying safe in the heat
Employees or contractors who work in the heat have an increased likelihood of heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat stroke. Your body attempts to regulate its own temperature by forcing blood to the surface of our skin. That means that there is less blood to go to...
You Can Get a DWI/DUI Even If Your Blood-Alcohol Concentration is Below 0.08
People often think they cannot get a DWI/DUI if their blood-alcohol concentration is below 0.08. This is simply not true. Drivers in Minnesota can be charged with and convicted of DWI/DUI if the prosecution can show of two things: a test result demonstrating a...