Assault Archives - Brandt Criminal Defense

Eric Bain negotiates assault change to disorderly conduct for client

Aug 21, 2019

Charge: Fifth Degree Assault
Attorney: Eric W.M. Bain
Date: August 2019
Result: After poking holes in the prosecutor’s case against his client, Eric negotiated a resolution for his client that involved an amended charge of Disorderly Conduct. This will drop from a misdemeanor down to a petty misdemeanor after a year, provided no new offenses.

Juvenile Assault Charges Dismissed for Nicole Kettwick’s Client

Jun 27, 2019

Date: June, 2019
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
City/County: Oakdale, Washington County
Charge: Juvenile Fifth Degree Assault
Result: Nicole successfully negotiated a Stay of Adjudication for her client, meaning that upon effectively completing probation, the judge would dismiss the charges. After six months on probation, the judge granted an early discharge of probation and dismissed Nicole’s client’s case.

Nicole Kettwick Successfully Receives a Case Dismissal for Her Client

Jun 23, 2019

Date: June 2019
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Charge: Assault and Disorderly Conduct
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with a Fifth Degree Assault and disorderly conduct. The case was set to go to trial at the end of June. In preparation for trial, Nicole had been in communication with the Prosecutor’s Office and was prepared to argue a case of self-defense and reasonable force. Four days before trial, the Prosecutor’s Office informed Nicole and her client that they would no longer be pursuing a conviction and were dismissing their case for reasons of insufficient evidence. Because of Nicole’s persistence and trial preparation, she was able to get all charges dismissed.

Preliminary investigation into serious assault allegations leads to no charges for Mike Brandt’s client

Jun 13, 2019

Date: June 2019
City/County: City of Forest Lake, Washington County
Result: Mike Brandt’s client was being investigated for a felony level assault. Mike was hired on a preliminary basis and immediately went to work by conducting his own investigation. As a result of his investigation, his client was never charged with any level of assault.

Eric Bain negotiates resolution to keep assault charge off client’s record

Feb 18, 2019

Charge: Assault in the Fifth Degree in Hennepin County
Result: After extensive preparation and a thorough investigation, Eric negotiated a resolution that gave his client an opportunity to keep any conviction off her record, without entering any plea. A plea or conviction would cause her to lose her career, so this resolution helped her maintain her career.

Eric Bain negotiates a continuance for dismissal on 3rd degree assault charge

Jan 31, 2019

Charge: Third Degree Assault
Result: Mr. Bain’s client was charged with Third Degree Assault for rupturing his daughter’s ear-drum. On the morning of trial, Mr. Bain negotiated a continuance for dismissal. Provided Mr. Bain’s client stays out of trouble for three years, the whole case will be dismissed and no conviction will ever be on his record. This resolution also avoided any additional jail time.

Eric Bain’s Client has Assault Charge Reduced to Disorderly Conduct

Jan 30, 2019

Charge: Fifth Degree Assault
Result: Mr. Bain’s client was charged with an assault for his role in a fight at a party. Mr. Bain fought the case up to the eve of trial, and the prosecutor agreed at the settlement conference to reduce the charge to a Disorderly Conduct with a stay of adjudication. This was after a thorough investigation was completed with multiple witnesses providing statements and prepared to testify in Mr. Bain’s client’s defense.

Fifth Degree Assault Charge is Continued for Dismissal

Dec 24, 2018

Mike Brandt’s client was charged with Fifth Degree Assault arising out of a confrontation at a fast food restaurant in the City of Blaine in August of 2018. Mike’s client had a spotless record and the allegation was that he had put a woman in fear of bodily harm when he confronted her about some misbehavior at the restaurant. Any...

Nicole’s Client Escapes a Felony Assault Conviction

Sep 26, 2018

In March of 2018, Nicole’s client was involved in a physical altercation while inebriated in Anoka County. As a result of the incident, Nicole’s client was charged with 4th Degree Assault, a Felony with a maximum penalty of 2 years in jail and a $4,000 fine. In preparation for court, Nicole prepared a packet of information showing the client’s progress...

Mike Brandt’s Client Acquitted of Felony Assault Charges after Jury Trial

Sep 13, 2018

Mike Brandt’s client was charged with Assault in the Second Degree for allegedly utilizing a firearm to assault another man. Mike’s client was accused of using the firearm to hit the other man in the head, inflicting injuries. Mike’s client adamantly denied the allegations and asserted that he was the one who was assaulted by the other man. In preparation...