Date: October 2020
Case: Domestic Assault
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Misdemeanor Domestic Assault in Hennepin County. In preparation for the case, Mike reviewed the State’s evidence and conducted his own investigation. The case was scheduled for a jury trial, but prior to trial, the prosecutor dismissed the case.
Date: October 2020
Case: Gun Rights
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was previously convicted of Misdemeanor Fifth Degree Domestic Assault in Scott County. Her client was later denied the right to purchase a firearm. After performing an investigation, Dani realized her client’s conviction was being misinterpreted, thus resulting in the loss of her client’s right to possess firearms. Dani reached out to the Court in order to correct the issue with her client’s sentencing order. Despite the prosecutor’s objection, she was able to get the Court to amend her client’s sentencing order which fixed the issues her client was having. Her client can now legally purchase a firearm.
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.
Date: October 2020
Case: Domestic Assault by Strangulation and Domestic Assault
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation and Misdemeanor Domestic Assault in Anoka County. Mike pointed out inconsistencies in the alleged victim’s story and presented the prosecutor with video evidence contradicting the alleged victim’s story. Based on this, the prosecutor reduced the charge to disorderly conduct and the prosecutor dismissed the other charge. Mike’s client was sentenced to no jail time, a small fee, and one year of probation. However, once Mike’s client paid the fee, then he was discharged from probation.
Date: September 2020
Case: Domestic Assault
Attorney: Danielle Peden
Result: Danielle’s client was charged with Domestic Assault in Crow Wing County. Danielle’s client had no prior criminal history and was proactive at addressing anger issues, which were related to the charges. Additionally, the facts surrounding the incident supported Danielle’s position that this incident was an outlier for her client. Based on these factors, Danielle was able to get the prosecutor to suspend prosecution. This means the charges will be dismissed in 1 year, as long as her client follows certain conditions.
Date: August 2020
Case: Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Misdemeanor Domestic Assault in the city of Champlin in Hennepin County. The incident was fueled by alcohol, her client took proactive steps to address this issue and Nicole believed she would be able to obtain a favorable resolution. Nicole was able to negotiate with the prosecutor and secure a continuance for dismissal for her client. If Nicole’s client follows the conditions set forth by the Court, after 1 year, the charges will be dismissed.
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.
Date: July 2020
Case: DWI and Domestic Assault
Attorney: Michael Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with 4th Degree DWI and in Misdemeanor Domestic Assault in Dakota County. Mike’s client was proactive at addressing the underlying issues of the offense, which put Mike in a good negotiating position. After negotiating with the prosecutor, Mike was able to secure dismissal of his client’s Domestic Assault charge.
Date: July 2020
Case: Domestic Assault
Attorney: Danielle Peden
Result: Dani’s client was charged with Misdemeanor Domestic Assault in Anoka County. After investigating the matter, Dani discussed the legal issues in the case with the prosecutor. She was able to negotiate with the prosecutor and get her client a stay of adjudication for Disorderly Conduct. This means that Dani’s Client pled to Disorderly conduct, but the Court did not accept the guilty plea. As long as her client follows the conditions set by the Court, the case will be dismissed.
Date: July 2020
Case: Domestic Assault
Attorney: Danielle Peden
Result: Dani’s client was charged with Misdemeanor Domestic Assault in Anoka County. Based on the circumstances of the case, Dani believed a positive disposition was possible. Dani was able to negotiate a stay of adjudication for her client. This means that if Dani’s client follows certain conditions set by the Court, the case will be dismissed. Dani was able to help her client accomplish their goal of avoiding a conviction, as well as jail time.
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