Date: September 2020
Case: Gross Misdemeanor DWI
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with two Gross Misdemeanor DWIs in Beltrami County. Mike raised several legal issues and was able to negotiate a resolution where his client would not serve any jail time. Mike was also able to convince the judge to sentence this charge as a Misdemeanor, reducing the charge from a Gross Misdemeanor to a Misdemeanor.
Date: August 2020
Case: Threats of Violence
Attorney: Michael Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Felony Threats of Violence, Felony Fourth Degree Assault, Violation of a DANCO, and Misdemeanor Domestic Assault from the city of Richfield in Hennepin County. Mike negotiated a resolution which involved his client pleading guilty to Threats of Violence and Misdemeanor Domestic Assault, however, the Threats of Violence charge was sentenced as a Gross Misdemeanor, avoiding a felony. As a part of the resolution, Mike was able to negotiation the dismissal of his client’s unrelated Misdemeanor Domestic Assault charge, which stemmed from a separate incident. Mike’s client will avoid a felony conviction and serve no jail time.
Date: July 2020
Case: Gross Misdemeanor Violation of a Harassment Restraining Order
Attorney: Michael Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Gross Misdemeanor Violation of a Harassment Restraining Order (HRO). Mike’s client and his ex-spouse had been communicating via text message which was a violation of an existing HRO. At Mike’s urging, the prosecutor reduced the charges to Misdemeanor Violation of an HRO and Mike’s Client pled guilty. Mike also got the prosecutor to agree to not charge any other violations that might have occurred prior to the charge his client was pleading to. Notwithstanding the fact that the statute requires mandatory minimum jail sentences, Mike’s Client will not have to serve any and was only required to pay a small fine.
Date: June 2020
Case: Gross Misdemeanor Third Degree DWI
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: The State charged Nicole’s client with 2 counts of Third Degree Driving While Impaired in Anoka County. Initially, the State wanted significant jail time due to the three prior DWIs. After the client’s hearing was postponed due to COVID-19, Nicole used the extra time to negotiate a favorable resolution. The Client pled guilty to Third Degree Driving While Impaired, and the other count of Third Degree Driving While Impaired was dismissed. The Client serves no jail time and will be on probation for 3 years. Nicole was able to accomplish the Client’s goals of avoiding jail time and maintaining her current employment.
Date: June 2020
Case: Workers Compensation Fraud & Insurance Fraud
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with 2 counts: felony Workers Compensation Fraud and felony Insurance Fraud in Anoka County. After months of negotiation, Nicole negotiated a favorable resolution: 4 years probation and less than a $300 fine with no jail in exchange for a guilty plea to 2 counts of gross misdemeanor Workers Compensation Fraud. Nicole was able to accomplish both of her client’s goals: avoid jail time and avoid a felony conviction.
Date: February 2020
Case: GM Third Degree DWI
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Gross Misdemeanor Third Degree DWI in August 2019 after an incident in Pipestone County. After reviewing the case and raising certain legal issues, Mike was successful in reaching a favorable resolution where the DWI charges were reduced to Misdemeanor Careless Driving. Mike’s client avoided a DWI conviction and avoided any consequences on his out of state license.
Date: February 2020
Case: GM Driving After Cancellation
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with a Gross Misdemeanor Driving After Cancellation stemming from an incident occurring in Hennepin County from November 2019. Mike negotiated what is called a Stay of Adjudication, despite his client’s lengthy driving record. This means that his client did not lose their license, no conviction was entered, and after his client successfully completes 2 years of probation, the charge will be dismissed.
Date: January 2020
Case: GM Third Degree DWI – Refusal
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with a Gross Misdemeanor Test Refusal in Anoka County from October 2019. Mike was able to negotiate a plea for his client to the reduced charge of Misdemeanor Fourth Degree DWI. This resulted in a lesser conviction and also resulted in the revocation of his client’s driving privileges to go from one year down to only 30 days.
Date: January 2020
Case: GM Criminal Vehicular Operation
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with a Gross Misdemeanor Criminal Vehicular Operation for an incident occurring in Anoka County in August 2019. Mike negotiated a Stay of Adjudication for his client. This means that no conviction was entered and after the client successfully completes 2 years of probation, the charge will be dismissed.
Date: January 2020
Case: Gross Misdemeanor Third Degree DWI
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with a Gross Misdemeanor Third Degree DWI in Wright County from November 2018. After challenging legal issues in the case, Mike negotiated a plea to the reduced charge of Misdemeanor Fourth Degree DWI. This resulted in a lower level of conviction and no jail time. Mike also challenged the two year revocation of his client’s license and successfully fought it down to only one year.