Date: November 2020
Case: Gross Misdemeanor DWI
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with two DWI Gross Misdemeanors in Ramsey County. This was the client’s third DWI, and the client blew more than double the legal limit. Due to the legal issues in the case as well as some proactive steps that Mike’s client undertook, Mike was able to negotiate a resolution where his client did not serve any jail time and was merely placed on four years of unsupervised probation to the Court.
Date: October 2020
Case: Gross Misdemeanor DWI
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with two DWI Gross Misdemeanors in Sherburne County for testing over .16. Mike’s client also had a prior DWI which normally would result in jail time in Sherburne County. However, with the affirmative steps taken by the client, Mike was able to negotiate a resolution with the State where Mike’s client pled to one count and the other count was dismissed. Mike’s client was sentenced to no jail time and four years of probation. Mike’s client is also currently enrolled in the ignition interlock program, allowing the client to drive during the revocation period.
Date: October 2020
Case: False Information in Application for Concealed Carry Permit
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with five Gross Misdemeanors for charges related to a training class for concealed carry applicants. From the start, Mike’s client proactively took steps to rectify his actions, which Mike used to negotiate a resolution with the State. Mike was able to negotiate a “continuance for dismissal” for the five Gross Misdemeanor charges, which means if Mike’s client successfully completes all the conditions of the agreement, those charges will be dismissed in a year. Because of this resolution, Mike’s client will be eligible for an expungement.
Date: October 2020
Case: Domestic Assault
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Misdemeanor Domestic Assault in Hennepin County. In preparation for the case, Mike reviewed the State’s evidence and conducted his own investigation. The case was scheduled for a jury trial, but prior to trial, the prosecutor dismissed the case.
Date: October 2020
Case: Duty to Drive with Due Care
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Failure to Drive with Due Care in the City of Fort Snelling in Hennepin County. On the day of trial, Mike negotiated a disposition called a “stay of adjudication.” Under the stay of adjudication, Mike’s client pled guilty to the charge; however, the judge did not accept his plea nor convict him of the offense. Mike’s client was placed on unsupervised probation for one year and upon successful completion, the charge will be dismissed. Because of the stay of adjudication, this offense will not be reflected on Mike’s client’s driving record.
Date: October 2020
Case: 5th Degree Assault, Domestic Assault, and Disorderly Conduct
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with 5th Degree Assault, Domestic Assault, and Disorderly Conduct in Washington County. As part of his preparation for the case, Mike utilized an investigator to interview witnesses to clarify what happened and Mike had his client do some proactive steps to show that this was an isolated incident. Based on this information, Mike was able to negotiate a “continuance for dismissal,” which means if Mike’s client successfully completes all the conditions of the agreement, the case will be dismissed in a year. Mike’s client not only avoids a conviction on his record but is also eligible for an expungement.
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: Gross Misdemeanor DWI
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Gross Misdemeanor DWI in Hennepin County. This was the client’s fourth DWI, and second within 10 years with a very high alcohol reading. Mike’s client was facing a mandatory 90 day sentence but with the client’s proactive steps, Mike was able to negotiate a resolution with the State where Mike’s client was sentenced to 60 days on electronic home monitoring and four years of probation.
Date: September 2020
Case: Misdemeanor DWI
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with two DWI Misdemeanors in Anoka County. This was the client’s third DWI, and with a high alcohol reading. However, with the client’s proactive steps, Mike was able to negotiate a resolution with the State where Mike’s client pled to one count and the prosecutor dismissed the other. The judge accepted the plea agreement between Mike’s client and the State and Mike’s client was sentenced to no jail time and one year of probation.
Date: September 2020
Case: Allegations of Criminal Sexual Conduct
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: The Stearns County Sheriff was investigating Mike’s client for allegations of sexual abuse. Mike was able to get involved before charges were filed and he utilized an investigator to take statements from numerous people that were familiar with his client and the accuser. In addition, Mike was able to provide information about motives that the accuser had regarding the allegations. Mike forwarded all of this information to the investigator and to the county attorney. Once the county attorney reviewed all the information, they declined to press charges against Mike’s client.