Date: February 2021
Case: Robbery and Assault
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Felony Simple Robbery, Felony Assault in the Third Degree, and Misdemeanor Assault in the Fifth Degree. After reviewing the State’s evidence, Mike challenged probable cause for the felony charges. After back and forth discussions with the prosecutor, Mike eventually negotiated a resolution where his client plead guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct and the rest of the charges were dismissed.
Date: January 2021
Case: Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation after an incident occurring in Hennepin County on February 9, 2020. Mike negotiated a resolution that allowed this offense to be sentenced as a gross misdemeanor. Mike’s client avoided a felony conviction on his record and will not serve any jail time.
Date: October 2020
Case: Domestic Assault by Strangulation and Domestic Assault
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation and Misdemeanor Domestic Assault in Anoka County. Mike pointed out inconsistencies in the alleged victim’s story and presented the prosecutor with video evidence contradicting the alleged victim’s story. Based on this, the prosecutor reduced the charge to disorderly conduct and the prosecutor dismissed the other charge. Mike’s client was sentenced to no jail time, a small fee, and one year of probation. However, once Mike’s client paid the fee, then he was discharged from probation.
Date: September 2020
Case: Fifth Degree Drugs Sale and Possession
Attorney: Michael Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with six felony drug charges stemming from the execution of a search warrant at his client’s house. Up until trial, the State had insisted on Mike’s client being convicted of a felony for this offense. However, based upon Mike’s preparation and investigation, the State agreed to allow Mike’s client into a diversion program which allows his client to have the charges dismissed after one year as long as his client stays out of trouble and does community work service. This will also allow Mike’s client the opportunity to have the information from this charge expunged.
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: Criminal Damage to Property
Attorney: Michael Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with 1st Degree Criminal Damage to Property in Anoka County. The incident involved damage to a squad car and was an anomaly that was fueled by alcohol. Before his client was charged, Mike had his client take several proactive steps which assisted him negotiating a favorable resolution for his client. Specifically Mike convinced the prosecutor to allow Mike’s client to enter Anoka’s Felony Diversion Program, which means that Mike’s client pled guilty, but the Court does not accept the plea as long as the client follows certain conditions for the next two years. If the client successfully completes the Diversion Program, the charges will be dismissed.
Date: June 2020
Case: Burglary in the First Degree
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: After being charged with Burglary in the First Degree, Mike Brandt’s client faced years in prison. However, by working with the prosecutor and helping his client take proactive steps such as counseling, Mike was able to negotiate a reduced charge of Interference with Privacy. As part of the negotiation, Mike’s client received a Stay of Imposition and was placed on probation. When Mike’s client successfully completes probation, his charge will be dropped down to a misdemeanor offense.
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: March 2020
Case: Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation after an incident occurring in Hennepin County on July 17, 2019. Mike was successful in negotiating a resolution for a Gross Misdemeanor reduced charge. Mike’s Client was required to serve no jail time and minimal house arrest. This also allows his client to be eligible for an expungement (sealing of the records) in a couple of years.
Date: March 2020
Case: Felony Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle and Misdemeanor Fourth Degree DWI
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client received two separate license withdrawals for the same offense. She filed for administrative review but the Department of Public Safety upheld their two separate withdrawals. Nicole filed a Petition for Judicial Review in Anoka County and the Court granted Nicole’s Petition thereby reducing the withdrawals to one timeframe, rather than two.