Order For Protection Archives - Brandt Criminal Defense

Dani Peden Obtains Dismissal of Multiple Felony Charges

Date: January 2020
Case: 1st Deg. Burglary; Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation; Interference with an Emergency Call
Attorney: Danielle C. Peden
Result: Dani’s client was accused of assaulting an individual in Anoka County. The allegations involved strangulation, a violation of a no contact order, and multiple injuries. After a successful probable cause challenge for both felonies, Dani was ultimately able to obtain a dismissal of the case. This resolution allowed Dani’s client to avoid a criminal conviction and made them immediately eligible to apply for an expungement.

Dani Peden Negotiates the Dismissal of a Harassment Restraining Order Petition

Date: October 2019
Case: Harassment Restraining Order
Attorney: Danielle C. Peden
Result: An individual filed a harassment restraining order against Dani’s client in Ramsey County. The petition made multiple allegations and ranged over a number of years. Dani was able to negotiate a resolution where the Petitioner agreed to dismiss the petition in exchange for a formal agreement. This resolution allowed Dani’s client to avoid any formal no contact orders and the risk of future false allegations of a violation leading to criminal charges.

HRO dismissed and Appeal Affirmed for Nicole Kettwick’s client

Date: July 2019
City/County: St. Paul, Ramsey County
Result: Nicole’s client received an HRO for alleged criminal sexual conduct. These allegations were also forwarded to his university and the county attorney’s office. Nicole got the HRO dismissed and then won the appeal after the opposing party brought the case to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. She also worked with the county attorney’s office and her client’s university. No criminal charges were brought forth and her client was able to remain in school.

Nicole Kettwick’s client gets no jail time for Felony Violation of a No Contact Order charge

Date: July 2019
County: Scott County
Charges: Felony Violation of a No Contact Order
Result: Nicole convinced the prosecutor to amend the Felony to a Gross Misdemeanor. Additionally, her client avoided further jail time and only received two years of probation.

Nicole A. Kettwick Negotiates Dismissal of Harassment Restraining Order

Date: July 2019
Case: Harassment Restraining Order
Attorney: Nicole A. Kettwick
Result: A Harassment Restraining Order was filed against Nicole’s client alleging inappropriate sexual contact. Nicole was able to negotiate a resolution which allowed for the dismissal of the Harassment Restraining Order. This helped Nicole’s client avoid an evidentiary hearing.

Restraining Order Violation Results in Stay of Adjudication

Mike Brandt’s client was charged with violating a Harassment Restraining Order for sending numerous text messages to a person who had issued a Restraining Order against him. The State had a very strong case against Mike’s client as they had the actual text messages sent from his client. Notwithstanding the strength of the State’s case, Mike was able to convince...

Dani Negotiates a Dismissal of an Order for Protection

Dani’s client was facing a petition for an Order for Protection filed by a younger family member. The OFP was alleging that Dani’s client had broken into the family member’s home, pulled her hair, and hit her face. There was one witness who saw the incident and believed it to be consistent with Dani’s client’s version. In preparation for an...

Dismissal of an Order for Protection After an Evidentiary Hearing

Dani Peden’s client had an Order for Protection Petition filed against him by an ex-wife. The OFP was filed on behalf of their shared children and alleged that Dani’s client physically abused both children. There were no witnesses, and contradicting evidence from multiple individuals. If the OFP were granted, Dani’s client would be unable to see his children, and would...

Order For Protection Charges Continued for Dismissal

Mike Brandt’s client was charged with violating an order for protection (a no-contact order) for having contact with his wife who had obtained a restraining order against Mike’s client. This occurred in the City of Coon Rapids, Anoka County, in March of 2018. The police officer observed Mike’s client with the protected person and arrested Mike’s client. There was no...

Violation of Order for Protection Charges Dismissed

Mike Brandt’s client was charged with violating an Order for Protection (OFP) from the City of St. Paul. The charges stemmed from an innocent email that Mike’s client had sent to the alleged victim when Mike’s client had received paperwork regarding the Order for Protection. Mike’s client works in a field a conviction of a Violation of an OFP would...

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