Date: August 2021
Case: Expungement
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was previously granted a continuance for dismissal for a domestic assault charge in Anoka County. After one year, the charge was dismissed. Although Dani’s client did not plead guilty, the record of the incident still existed on his criminal record. Dani spoke with the prosecutor and reached an agreement that granted an expungement for her client without her client having to argue his case or attend a hearing. This means that the domestic assault incident and resolution are no longer publicly viewable and are not visible on his criminal record.
Date: August 2021
Case: Domestic
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani Peden’s client was charged with Misdemeanor Domestic Assault in Anoka County. After reviewing the evidence and allowing time for her client to take proactive steps to address their conduct, Dani reached out to the prosecutor and began discussions about a possible resolution. Based upon these discussions, Dani got the prosecutor to amend her client’s charge to Disorderly Conduct. Dani’s client then received a stay of adjudication, which means that if her client follows the probation conditions, the charges will ultimately be dismissed.
Date: July 2021
Case: Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole A. Kettwick
Result: After an argument with a live-in girlfriend, Nicole’s client faced two counts of misdemeanor domestic assault. Nicole negotiated a stay of adjudication for her client which allows her client to avoid a conviction for this offense if he successfully completes probation.
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: June 2021
Case: Threats of Violence and Domestic Assault
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: During an argument with his girlfriend, Mike’s client shouted while holding a gun, causing the police to be called. Mike’s client was charged with Threats of Violence, a felony, and Domestic Assault, a misdemeanor. Mike was successful in pointing out that the alleged victim was unreliable and that the facts didn’t support the charge. Mike’s client also took the proactive step of attending counseling. Based upon this, Mike was able to negotiate with the prosecutor to amend the charge to Reckless Handling of a Firearm, a misdemeanor. Mike’s client was placed on probation for one year, avoided losing his gun rights, and avoided serving any jail time.
Date: June 2021
Case: Domestic Assault
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: During an argument with her daughter, Mike’s client slapped her daughter’s face, leaving a bruise. CPS began an investigation, and she was charged with misdemeanor domestic assault. With the client’s proactive steps of attending therapy and gathering letters of recommendation, Mike was able to negotiate with the prosecutor to amend the charge to disorderly conduct and the client received a stay of adjudication for 1 year. This resolution allowed Mike’s client to move forward from her mistake and heal with her family while minimizing the impact that a charge for domestic assault could have on her life.
Date: April 2021
Case: Domestic Assault – By Strangulation
Attorney: Nicole A. Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with a Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation and faced an uncertain jury trial ahead of him. Due to her client’s limited criminal history and proactive steps, Nicole was able to negotiate with the prosecutor to achieve a resolution that allowed her client to avoid jail time and move on from this difficult time with only one year on probation and a stay or adjudication on a misdemeanor for one year. After the one year of successful probation, Nicole’s client’s amended misdemeanor charge will be dismissed.
Date: April 2021
Case: Threats of Violence and Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole A. Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Felony Threats of Violence and Domestic Assault when his wife angrily called the police on him when he was sleeping. Despite her client’s criminal history, he had started his own business and was on a good path when he was faced with these charges. Through the client’s continuing proactive steps and negotiations with the prosecutor by Nicole, Nicole was able to secure a dismissal of all charges for her client. Through this resolution, Nicole’s client can continue on the positive path he is leading.
Date: April 2021
Case: Gun Rights
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was originally convicted of Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. Based on this conviction, the Ramey County Sheriff’s Office denied her client’s permit to carry application. Dani reviewed her client’s sentencing order and determined the Sheriff was incorrect to deny the permit to carry. Dani sent the Sheriff’s Office a letter which outlined the legal reasons the Sheriff was incorrect to deny the permit. Based on Dani’s letter, her client was able to obtain a permit to carry.
Date: March 2021
Case: Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole A. Kettwick
Result: After an altercation with her boyfriend, Nicole’s client faced a domestic assault and risked losing her job. With the client’s proactive steps, Nicole was able to negotiate with the prosecutor and get her client a continuance for dismissal. This means her client’s case will be dismissed in one year without the client having to admit any fault on her end, which will allow Nicole’s client to maintain her employment without any problems.
