Assault Archives - Brandt Criminal Defense

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.

Fifth Degree Assault Charge is Continued for Dismissal

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

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

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...

Mike Brandt wins jury trial, client avoids prison time

Mike Brandt represented a client who was charged with two counts of felony Second Degree Assault from an incident occurring in March of 2017 in the City of Elk River, Sherburne County, after allegedly assaulting a man with a firearm. Mike’s client vehemently denied the allegations so after reviewing the discovery, collecting witness statements, and consulting with a DNA expert,...

Felony Assault on a Police Officer Charges Reduced to Gross Misdemeanor

Mike Brandt’s client was charged with fourth degree assault on a police officer for spitting on an officer during a time when his client was highly intoxicated. Unfortunately, the entire incident was caught on a squad video and there were two police officer prepared to testify that Mike’s client spit on the officer. Notwithstanding these bad facts, Mike showed up...

Felony Terroristic Threat Charges Reduced to Misdemeanor

Mike Brandt’s client was charged with felony Terroristic Threats for allegedly taking a shotgun and threatening to kill his girlfriend. In addition to those allegations, there were other allegations that he engaged in some very inappropriate sexual contact with her. Because a firearm was allegedly used, Mike’s client was facing the possibility of three years in prison if he was...

Second Degree Assault Charges Reduced to Damage to Property With No Jail Time

Mike Brandt’s client was charged with felony Second Degree Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and First Degree Damage to Property in Anoka County. Based on these charges, Mike’s client faced a mandatory prison sentence of three years. In preparing the case, Mike did a significant investigation and pointed out several inconsistencies in the stories of the witnesses that cast doubt...

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