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      Mikes Client Avoids Felony Conviction by Pleading to Disorderly Conduct

      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.

      A Stay of Adjudication Negotiation Prevents Mike’s Client from a Conviction and from Getting Any Jail Time

      Date: January 2021
      Case: Domestic Assault
      Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
      Result: Mike’s client was charged with a Domestic Assault charge and two charges of 5th Degree Assault. In preparation for trial, Mike’s team obtained favorable evidence for his client. After disclosing some of this evidence to the prosecution in preparation for trial, Mike ultimately negotiated an agreement with the prosecutor called a Stay of Adjudication on a reduced charge of disorderly conduct. Mike’s client plead guilty to disorderly conduct and the prosecution dismissed all other charges. The Judge stayed adjudication on the disorderly conduct charge, meaning that the judge did not accept the plea and did not convict Mike’s client. Instead, Mike’s client was placed on probation for 1 year, and upon successful completion of probation, the disorderly conduct charge will be dismissed.

      Dani’s Client Receives Stay of Adjudication in Ramsey County

      Date: November 2020
      Case: 5th Degree Assault
      Attorney: Dani Peden
      Result: Dani’s client was charged with Misdemeanor 5th Degree Assault in Ramsey County. Dani completed an investigation that involved getting statements from witnesses of the alleged incident. Based on her investigation, Dani believed she could negotiate a favorable resolution. Dani presented the findings of her investigation to the prosecutor, who agreed to amend Dani’s clients’ charges to Disorderly Conduct. As part of their plea agreement, Dani’s client would receive a Stay of Adjudication, meaning that her client would plead guilty to Disorderly Conduct, however, the judge would not accept the plea and after successful completion of probation, the charges would be dismissed. As long as her client follows the conditions of probation, the charge will ultimately be dismissed, an extremely favorable resolution for her client!

      Dani’s Client Pleads to Amended Charge in Anoka County

      Date: November 2020
      Case: Assault
      Attorney: Dani Peden
      Result: Dani’s client was charged with Misdemeanor 5th Degree Assault in Anoka County. After reviewing the evidence, Dani was able to negotiate with the prosecutor and reach an agreement where her client plead guilty to an amended charge of Disorderly Conduct with no jail time. Dani was able to help her client avoid both jail and an assault conviction.

      Nicole Helps Client Secure a Continuance for Dismissal in Assault Case

      Date: October 2020
      Case: 5th Degree Assault
      Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
      Result: Nicole’s client was charged with 5th Degree Assault in the City of Hopkins in Hennepin County. However, with the client’s proactive steps, Nicole was able to negotiate a “continuance for dismissal.” If Nicole’s client successfully completes all the conditions of the agreement, then the case will dismissed in less than one year. With Nicole’s assistance, the client avoided a conviction on his record, and he is also eligible for an expungement

      Domestic Assault Charges Continued for Dismissal

      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.

      Mike’s Client has Felony Charges Reduced in Hennepin County

      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.

      Juvenile Assault Charges Dismissed for Nicole Kettwick’s Client

      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

      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

      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.

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