Date: December 2022
Case: Felony Second Degree Controlled Substance Possession, Misdemeanor Fourth Degree DWI
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: After being pulled over for a DWI, law enforcement searched our client’s vehicle and found cocaine and a large amount of cash. As a result, he was charged with Felony Second Degree Controlled Substance Possession and a DWI. Because of his criminal history score, he was facing a presumptive prison commitment of up to 117 months. However, based on the client’s proactive steps and Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, Nicole was able to negotiate a downward durational departure with no additional jail or prison time. This means that if the client is successful on probation, he will avoid spending any time in jail or prison.
Date: December 2022
Case: Criminal Vehicular Homicide (x2)
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike was retained to represent a juvenile client facing two charges of Criminal Vehicular Homicide which originally was going to be designated as an Extended Jurisdiction Juvenile case. However, based on Mike’s negotiations with the prosecutor and his client’s proactive steps, Mike was able to convince the prosecutor to keep the matter in juvenile court and secured a stay of adjudication for his client, which means that upon successful completion of probation, the Criminal Vehicular Homicide charges were dismissed, and Mike’s client was only convicted of Fourth Degree DWI.
Date: November 2022
Case: Gross Misdemeanor Criminal Sexual Conduct (x2), Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was facing three charges in Wright County: two counts of Gross Misdemeanor Domestic Assault and one count of Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. Based on Nicole’s discussions with the prosecutor and her client’s participation in therapy, Nicole was able to negotiate a dismissal of all the charges and a stay of adjudication for Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct. This means that after just 1 year of probation, the Disorderly Conduct charge will also be dismissed.
Date: November 2022
Case: Theft x2
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was facing theft charges in two separate cases, both arising out of skip scanning incidents. Based on Nicole’s discussions with the prosecutor, she was able to negotiate a dismissal of one of the cases and a stay of adjudication on the other. This means that after just 1 year of probation, the remaining case will also be dismissed.
Date: November 2022
Case: Fourth Degree DWI, Underage Consumption
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was facing two counts of Fourth Degree DWI and one count of Underage Consumption in Kandiyohi County. Based on Nicole’s discussions with the prosecutor and the client’s proactive steps, Nicole was able to negotiate a dismissal of both DWI charges and the Underage Consumption charge. Instead, the client was convicted of careless driving and sentenced to just 1 year of remaining law abiding.
Date: November 2022
Case: Felony First Degree Controlled Substance Charges, Felony Failure to Affix Tax Stamps
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: After a significant drug raid that uncovered almost 400g of marijuana, cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms, pills, and other controlled substances, Nicole’s client was facing three felony charges: two first degree controlled substance charges and one failure to affix tax stamps charge. Because of these charges, the client was facing significant time in prison. However, based on the client’s success in treatment and Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, Nicole was able to negotiate a downward dispositional departure with no additional jail or prison time. This means that if the client is successful on probation, he will avoid spending any time in jail or prison.
Date: October 2022
Case: Felony Threats of Violence, Felony Damage to Property, Felony Dangerous Weapon Possession, Felony Drive By Shooting, Misdemeanor Violating an OFP
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: After an incident that resulted in the SWAT team being called in, Nicole’s client was facing four felony charges and one misdemeanor charge: threats of violence, damage to property, dangerous weapon possession, drive by shooting, and violating an Order for Protection (OFP). Based on her client’s tremendous progress in various treatment facilities, extensive support system, and honorable military career, as well as Nicole’s continuous negotiations with the prosecutor, Nicole was able to negotiate a stay of adjudication on two of the felony charges and a dismissal of the remaining three charges. This means that if the client is successful on probation, the entire case will be dismissed without the client having a criminal conviction or having to spend any additional time in jail or prison.
Date: October 2022
Case: Malicious Punishment of a Child
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Malicious Punishment of a Child for an incident occurring on a school bus. Mike felt the case did not warrant the charges and challenged probable cause for the charges (arguing that there was not sufficient evidence for the charges). After submitting written arguments to the court as to why the charges should be dismissed, the court agreed with Mike and dismissed the charges.
Date: October 2022
Case: Criminal Sexual Conduct
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with three counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree, based on allegations from several years ago. Mike’s client maintained his innocence and even though the prosecutor offered a deal where Mike’s client could end up with the charges dismissed, Mike and his client were determined to go to trial. On the eve of trial, the prosecutor agreed to completely dismiss all charges.
Date: October 2022
Case: Felony Fleeing in a Motor Vehicle
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Felony Fleeing an Officer in a Motor Vehicle and 3rd Degree DWI, both of which involved two revocations of his license. Mike was able to negotiate the felony charge down to a gross misdemeanor with probation and no jail time. Mike also fought the “dual” revocation of his client’s license convincing a judge to run the two revocations together. Because of this, his client was able to avoid having his license revoked for as long as he had anticipated.