Order For Protection Archives - Brandt Criminal Defense

Dani Peden Obtains Dismissal of Multiple Felony Charges

Jan 22, 2020

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.

Stay of Adjudication Granted For Eric Bain’s Client On Order For Protection Violation

Dec 18, 2019

Date: December 2019
Case: Order for Protection Violation
Attorney: Eric W.M. Bain
Result: Eric’s client was charged with violating an Order for Protection involving his ex-girlfriend in Hennepin County. Eric and the team prepped the case fully for trial. An investigator took statements from witnesses present the date of the alleged incident, and they were all put under subpoena. An investigator also went out to the scene of the alleged incident and took photographs. Just before the jury trial was to begin, Eric’s client decided to take a deal. The resolution involved an Alford plea (or no contest plea) with a stay of adjudication and unsupervised probation. The case against Eric’s client will be dismissed as long as he has no same or similar offenses and pays some costs.

Dani Peden Negotiates the Dismissal of a Harassment Restraining Order Petition

Oct 28, 2019

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.

Eric Bain helps client get harassment restraining order instead of conflicting order for protection

Oct 3, 2019

Date: September 2019
Case: Order for Protection
Attorney: Eric W.M. Bain
Result: Eric’s client was petitioning the court in Ramsey County to issue an Order for Protection (OFP) against his ex-girlfriend. However, moments before the evidentiary hearing was set to begin, Eric’s client was served with an Emergency OFP that she obtained against him. Eric worked out a resolution where both parties agreed to a Harassment Restraining Order. Eric’s client was pleased because he got the protection he desired, avoided the collateral consequences of having an OFP against him, and saved time and money by dealing with both cases at once.

Eric Bain negotiates resolution for client’s order for protection violation charge

Sep 11, 2019

Charge: Order for Protection Violation
Attorney: Eric W.M. Bain
Date: September 2019
Result: Eric’s client was charged with violating an Order for Protection in Hennepin County. Eric negotiated a resolution that involved no jail time, an amended charge of Disorderly Conduct, an Alford plea, and the possibility for dismissal upon successful completion of probation.

HRO dismissed and Appeal Affirmed for Nicole Kettwick’s client

Aug 9, 2019

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

Aug 9, 2019

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

Jul 17, 2019

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.

Eric Bain gets dismissal for an order for protection charge against his client

Jun 27, 2019

Charge: Order for Protection (Respondent)
Attorney: Eric W.M. Bain
Date: June 2019
Result: Mr. Bain represented a respondent in Hennepin County in an Order for Protection (OFP) matter, which meant his client was accused by the petitioner of committing an act of domestic abuse. Mr. Bain launched an investigation by taking witness statements. Mr. Bain showed up to the trial prepared to litigate and the matter ended up being dismissed.

Resolution negotiated for Eric Bain’s client on order for protection violation

Feb 18, 2019

Charge: Violation of an Order for Protection
Result: Mr. Bain successfully negotiated a resolution that gives his client an opportunity to have the charge dismissed upon successful completion of probation after one year.