Date: January 2021
Case: 3rd Degree DWI
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was originally charged with a Gross Misdemeanor 3rd Degree DWI. Through negotiations, Mike was able to reach a resolution with the prosecutor where his client pled to a Misdemeanor 4th Degree DWI and the 3rd Degree DWI was dismissed. Instead of serving any jail time, Mike’s client was placed on unsupervised probation for 2 years and had to pay a small fine.
Date: November 2020
Case: Speeding
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with a misdemeanor for driving 100mph in a 65mph zone in Hennepin County. The prosecuting attorney insisted that Mike’s client be convicted of a misdemeanor and to be placed on probation. Mike scheduled the case for trial, but on the day of trial the prosecutor finally agreed to amend the charge to a petty misdemeanor and reduce the speed to 89mph in a 65mph zone. Because of this negotiation, Mike’s client was only required to pay a fine and was not subject to probation.
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: 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: Misdemeanor DWI
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with two DWI Misdemeanors in Anoka County. This was the client’s third DWI, and with a high alcohol reading. However, with the client’s proactive steps, Mike was able to negotiate a resolution with the State where Mike’s client pled to one count and the prosecutor dismissed the other. The judge accepted the plea agreement between Mike’s client and the State and Mike’s client was sentenced to no jail time and one year of probation.
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: 3rd Degree DWI
Attorney: Michael Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with 3rd Degree DWI in the city of Champlin in Hennepin County. Based on his client’s high blood alcohol concentration, his client was facing a Gross Misdemeanor DWI conviction. However, due to his client’s limited criminal history and the affirmative steps his client took after the offense, Mike was able to negotiate a resolution where the client pled guilty to a reduced charge of 4th Degree DWI which resulted in no jail time and unsupervised probation.
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: Gross Misdemeanor Violation of a Harassment Restraining Order
Attorney: Michael Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Gross Misdemeanor Violation of a Harassment Restraining Order (HRO). Mike’s client and his ex-spouse had been communicating via text message which was a violation of an existing HRO. At Mike’s urging, the prosecutor reduced the charges to Misdemeanor Violation of an HRO and Mike’s Client pled guilty. Mike also got the prosecutor to agree to not charge any other violations that might have occurred prior to the charge his client was pleading to. Notwithstanding the fact that the statute requires mandatory minimum jail sentences, Mike’s Client will not have to serve any and was only required to pay a small fine.