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: 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: 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: Purchase/Sell/Give Alcohol to a Minor
Attorney: Nicole A. Kettwick
Result: After driving with his underage girlfriend and getting pulled over on a college campus, Nicole’s client was charged with a gross misdemeanor purchase/sell/barter/furnish/give liquor to a someone under the age of 21. However, Nicole was able to convince the prosecutor to maintain her client’s clean record through a “stay of adjudication.” This means that if Nicole’s client successfully completes probation, the gross misdemeanor charge will be dismissed, and he will avoid a conviction on his record.
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: Order for Protection
Attorney: Nicole A. Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was served with an Order for Protection in Ramsey County. Nicole fought this case in an evidentiary hearing. She presented favorable evidence, cross examined the petitioner, and called witnesses of her own. The Court ultimately ruled in Nicole’s client’s favor and dismissed the Order for Protection.
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: 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.