Assault Archives - Brandt Criminal Defense

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...

Mike Brandt wins jury trial, client avoids prison time

Aug 17, 2018

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

Apr 9, 2018

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

Jun 30, 2017

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

May 31, 2017

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...