Date: November 2022
Case: Gross Misdemeanor Criminal Sexual Conduct (x2), Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was facing three charges in Wright County: two counts of Gross Misdemeanor Domestic Assault and one count of Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. Based on Nicole’s discussions with the prosecutor and her client’s participation in therapy, Nicole was able to negotiate a dismissal of all the charges and a stay of adjudication for Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct. This means that after just 1 year of probation, the Disorderly Conduct charge will also be dismissed.
Date: October 2022
Case: Felony Threats of Violence, Felony Damage to Property, Felony Dangerous Weapon Possession, Felony Drive By Shooting, Misdemeanor Violating an OFP
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: After an incident that resulted in the SWAT team being called in, Nicole’s client was facing four felony charges and one misdemeanor charge: threats of violence, damage to property, dangerous weapon possession, drive by shooting, and violating an Order for Protection (OFP). Based on her client’s tremendous progress in various treatment facilities, extensive support system, and honorable military career, as well as Nicole’s continuous negotiations with the prosecutor, Nicole was able to negotiate a stay of adjudication on two of the felony charges and a dismissal of the remaining three charges. This means that if the client is successful on probation, the entire case will be dismissed without the client having a criminal conviction or having to spend any additional time in jail or prison.
Date: October 2022
Case: Fifth Degree Assault, Failure to Stop for Collision
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was facing two misdemeanor charges from the same day: Fifth Degree Assault and Failure to Stop for Collision. However, Nicole was able to convince the prosecutor to agree to a dismissal of the assault charge and a Continuance for Dismissal (CFD) on the traffic case. This means that after just one year with no similar offenses, the traffic case will also be dismissed.
Date: August 2022
Case: Gross Misdemeanor Collision – Failure to Stop, Misdemeanor Careless Driving
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Gross Misdemeanor Collision – Failure to Stop and Misdemeanor Careless Driving in Washington County. Based on Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, she was able to secure her client a dismissal of the gross misdemeanor charge, a stay of adjudication on a reduced misdemeanor charge of Public Nuisance, and unsupervised probation. Plus, the whole case will be dismissed after just 1 year of probation.
Date: August 2022
Case: Felony Threats of Violence, Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Felony Threats of Violence and Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. Based on Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, her client’s proactive steps, conflicting testimony from the victim, and witness statements taken by Nicole’s office, Nicole was able to secure her client a dismissal of the felony charge and a stay of adjudication with one year of probation on the misdemeanor charge. After one year of remaining law abiding, the misdemeanor charge will be dismissed and Nicole’s client will not have a criminal conviction on his record.
Date: July 2022
Case: Felony Threats of Violence, Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Felony Threats of Violence and Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. Based on Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, contradicting statements from the victim, and the client’s proactive steps, Nicole was able to secure her client an agreement that involved a dismissal of the felony charge and no jail time.
Date: July 2022
Case: Falsely Reporting a Crime
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Misdemeanor Falsely Reporting a Crime. Based on Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, she was able to secure diversion for her client, which means that after one year in Mental Health Court, the charge will be dismissed.
Date: June 2022
Case: Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with a Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation after an incident occurring in December 2021. Based on the facts of the case as well as Mike’s client’s proactive participation in chemical dependency treatment and counseling, Mike negotiated a resolution where the felony was reduced to two misdemeanors and probation. His client avoided a felony conviction on his record, was able to keep his right to his firearms, and will not serve any jail time.
Date: June 2022
Case: Trespassing & Obstruction
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client faced charges of Misdemeanor Trespassing and Misdemeanor Obstruction of Legal Process in Dakota County. Based on Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, she was able to secure her client a dismissal on the Trespassing charge and a stay of adjudication on the Obstruction charge. This means that after just 1 year of remaining law abiding, the Obstruction charge will also be dismissed.
Date: April 2022
Case: Second Degree Controlled Substance
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Second-Degree Controlled Substance Possession for allegedly possessing a substantial quantity of cocaine. Based on various legal challenges Mike made regarding his client’s arrest, Mike was able to negotiate a resolution with the prosecutor in which the prosecutor agreed to amend the charge to a lower level Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Possession. This will allow the charge to drop to a misdemeanor when his client is off probation and also allows his client the opportunity to have these records expunged (sealed).