Nicole Kettwick’s client was caught going 81 mph in a 40 mph area in Eagan, MN. His job requires that he have no traffic violations due to the required travel. Nicole appeared on his behalf in Court and was able to come to a favorable resolution of her client receiving a Stay of Adjudication. That means after her client completes...
Mike’s client was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Normally this is a situation where the client would be facing a felony charge of Controlled Substance Crime in the Fifth Degree, which has a maximum penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000.00 fine, or both. However, after the client’s arrest Mike got involved before the client was charged and immediately had the client do some proactive things such as obtain a chemical dependency assessment, attend the class that was recommended, and privately give multiple uranalysis tests to show that he was not using drugs.
Nicole Kettwick’s client was facing Felony charges with a maximum punishment of 5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine, or both. His wife brought their four-month-old son into the Minneapolis Children’s Hospital for a wellness check and while there the doctors discovered two fractures. The doctors and law enforcement concluded that the fractures were indicative of abuse. Child Protection...
Mike Brandt’s client was charged with Possession of Child Pornography from an incident that was investigated by the FBI and other federal and local agencies from July, 2013. Upon the execution of a search warrant, numerous illegal files were located on the client’s computer that were illegal pornographic materials.
Mike Brandt’s client was charged with Domestic Assault for alleging entering into a drunken brawl with one of his roommates in November, 2014. The police responded to the client’s house and through a window observed Mike’s client allegedly assaulting one of his roommates. The police immediately arrested Mike’s client and charged him with two counts of Domestic Assault as well as Obstructing Legal Process.
Nicole’s client found himself facing two felony charges of third degree assault and terroristic threats after a dispute with his girlfriend in Scott County, where she alleged he broke her nose. Nicole investigated the facts of the case and took statements from people who knew both parties involved. Nicole and her client prepared for trial and sent the prosecutor information...
Nicole’s client found himself facing a no proof of insurance charge after a cop pulled him over for having an expired license plate in Anoka County. This misdemeanor charge could cause Nicole’s client to lose his license. Although Nicole’s client did not have valid insurance at the time, she gathered documents on her client and convinced the prosecutor to keep...
Congratulations to Michael Brandt, who was selected as a Top 100 Lawyer in Minnesota by Minnesota Super Lawyers. Prior to receiving this award Mike has been named a Super Lawyer for the past 13 years. Only five percent of lawyers become Super Lawyers. Other attorneys then vote on the Top 100 based on a candidate’s Super Lawyer evaluation score. Becoming...
Mike Brandt’s client, a college student in the State of Iowa, was in Minnesota visiting friends when she received a DWI on New Year’s Eve. In representing this client, Mike was successful in negotiating with the prosecutor to allow his client to plead to a lesser charge of Careless Driving. This kept an alcohol-related incident off of his client’s driving...
Mike Brandt’s client was charged in Anoka County District Court with Criminal Vehicular Operation from an incident occurring in December 2014. In the course of investigating the case, Mike uncovered an issue as to how the police acquired the blood sample. Specifically, Mike noted that when the police arrested his client, they asked him for consent to take a blood...