Date: November 2020
Case: 5th Degree Controlled Substance
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was charged with Gross Misdemeanor 5th Degree Controlled Substance in Hennepin County. Dani’s client had prior 5th Degree Controlled Substance convictions and thus was susceptible to their charges being aggravated to Felony charges. After reviewing the evidence, Dani was able to negotiate with the prosecutor and reach an agreement where her client plead guilty to Gross Misdemeanor 5th Degree Controlled Substance. In lieu of jail time, Dani’s client was able to serve the remainder of the sentence via community work service. Dani was able to achieve her client’s goal of avoiding a Felony as well as any jail time.
Date: November 2020
Case: Obstruct Legal Process and Disorderly Conduct
Attorney: Nicole A. Kettwick
Result: After a night of drinking at a local restaurant, Nicole’s client got into arguments with the police as they were trying to find him a ride home. He was charged with gross misdemeanor obstructing legal process. Nicole and her client worked together to be proactive, including writing an apology letter, Nicole was able to negotiate with the prosecutor to dismiss the gross misdemeanor charge and stay the jail time for the misdemeanor in place of one year of probation. This resolution allowed Nicole’s client to move forward from this mistake while minimizing the impact the charges could have had on the rest of his life.
Date: November 2020
Case: Gross Misdemeanor DWI
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Third Degree DWI in Sherburne County because of testing more than twice the legal limit. This type of charge often results in jail time in this county. However, Mike was successful in negotiating a reduced charge of Fourth Degree DWI. Mike’s client was sentenced to community work service and a small fine instead of serving any jail time.
Date: November 2020
Case: Gross Misdemeanor DWI
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with two DWI Gross Misdemeanors in Ramsey County for testing three times over the legal limit. Even though Mike’s client had a high alcohol reading and a prior DWI within the last 10 years which would have required a mandatory minimum 30 days in jail, Mike worked out a resolution where his client was sentenced to community work service, rather than serving any jail time or house arrest.
Date: November 2020
Case: Gross Misdemeanor DWI
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with two DWI Gross Misdemeanors in Ramsey County. This was the client’s third DWI, and the client blew more than double the legal limit. Due to the legal issues in the case as well as some proactive steps that Mike’s client undertook, Mike was able to negotiate a resolution where his client did not serve any jail time and was merely placed on four years of unsupervised probation to the Court.
Date: October 2020
Case: Gross Misdemeanor DWI
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with two DWI Gross Misdemeanors in Sherburne County for testing over .16. Mike’s client also had a prior DWI which normally would result in jail time in Sherburne County. However, with the affirmative steps taken by the client, Mike was able to negotiate a resolution with the State where Mike’s client pled to one count and the other count was dismissed. Mike’s client was sentenced to no jail time and four years of probation. Mike’s client is also currently enrolled in the ignition interlock program, allowing the client to drive during the revocation period.
Date: October 2020
Case: False Information in Application for Concealed Carry Permit
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with five Gross Misdemeanors for charges related to a training class for concealed carry applicants. From the start, Mike’s client proactively took steps to rectify his actions, which Mike used to negotiate a resolution with the State. Mike was able to negotiate a “continuance for dismissal” for the five Gross Misdemeanor charges, which means if Mike’s client successfully completes all the conditions of the agreement, those charges will be dismissed in a year. Because of this resolution, Mike’s client will be eligible for an expungement.
Date: October 2020
Case: Gross Misdemeanor DWI
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with two Gross Misdemeanor DWIs in Ramsey County. Even though Nicole’s client had a high alcohol reading and a prior DWI her client took proactive steps, which Nicole used to negotiate a favorable resolution. Despite a law requiring a mandatory minimum of 30 days in jail, Nicole worked out a resolution where her client could avoid all jail time if he agreed to only drive a vehicle equipped with ignition interlock, as part of an exception to that law. Nicole’s client was sentenced to no jail time and three years of probation.
Date: September 2020
Case: Gross Misdemeanor DWI
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Gross Misdemeanor DWI in Hennepin County. This was the client’s fourth DWI, and second within 10 years with a very high alcohol reading. Mike’s client was facing a mandatory 90 day sentence but with the client’s proactive steps, Mike was able to negotiate a resolution with the State where Mike’s client was sentenced to 60 days on electronic home monitoring and four years of probation.
Date:September 2020
Case: Gross Misdemeanor DWI
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with two DWI Gross Misdemeanors in Anoka County. This was the client’s second DWI within 10 years with a very high alcohol reading. However, with the client’s proactive steps, Mike was able to negotiate a resolution with the State. Mike’s client pled to one count and the other count was dismissed. The client avoided serving active jail time, and instead, was sentenced to 30 days on electronic home monitoring and three years of probation.
