Date: June 2021
Case: Threats of Violence and Domestic Assault by Strangulation
Attorney: Nicole A. Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was arrested after an argument with his wife in Swift County and was charged with Felony Terroristic Threats, Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation, and Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. Nicole encouraged her client to complete some proactive steps which helped lead to a favorable settlement called a Stay of Adjudication for the Terroristic Threats charge. As part of the agreement, the prosecutor dismissed the domestic assault charges. Nicole’s client pled guilty to Terroristic Threats, but per the agreement the Court did not accept this plea and, instead, placed Nicole’s client on 3 years of probation without requiring any jail time. Upon successful completion of probation, the charge will be dismissed and Nicole’s client will avoid a conviction.
Date: May 2021
Case: Gun Rights
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was originally convicted of 3rd Degree assault in St. Louis County. Due to the nature and severity of the crime, her client was denied the ability to purchase a firearm for their lifetime. Dani and her client worked together to petition the Court to restore his rights to possess a firearm. After filing the proper paperwork and arguing at the hearing, the Court granted their petition, over the prosecutor’s objection.
Date: May 2021
Case: Assault
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was charged with Misdemeanor Fifth Degree Assault in Anoka County. After consulting with her client and reviewing the evidence, Dani did not believe the prosecution had a sufficient basis for the charges. As part of her negotiation strategy, Dani collected several witness statements which corroborated her client’s version of events. Dani reached out to the prosecutor and explained the legal and factual justifications for a dismissal. Based on Dani’s efforts, the prosecutor ultimately agreed to dismiss the charges. The matter is considered resolved in her client’s favor and is eligible for an expungement immediately.
Date: March 2021
Case: Gun Rights
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was originally convicted of 2nd Degree assault in Polk County, due to the nature and severity of the crime, her client was denied the ability to purchase a firearm for their lifetime. Through Dani’s knowledge and expertise in the area of gun rights, she was able to show good cause for restoration of her client’s firearms rights.
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: 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.
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!
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.
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
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.
