Petty Misdemeanor Archives - Page 2 of 2

Gross Misdemeanor Intent to Escape Tax Charge Dismissed

Jun 8, 2017

Nicole Kettwick’s client was facing a Gross Misdemeanor Charge, Intent to Escape Tax for placing a post it over her expired tabs on her license plate. She was pulled over for speeding, a Petty Misdemeanor when the officer saw the post it over her tabs. The Gross Misdemeanors had a maximum punishment of one year in jail and a $3,000.00...

Misdemeanor Deer Baiting Charge Reduced to Petty Misdemeanor

Mar 15, 2017

Mike Brandt’s clients were charged in a northern Minnesota county with improperly baiting deer by placing mineral licks that contained grains and corn in an area where they were deer hunting. The Minnesota DNR conducted an intensive investigation into the placement of the mineral licks and confronted Mike’s clients while they were hunting. Mike’s clients were charged with a misdemeanor...

Traffic Offense Lowered to Petty Misdemeanor; Driving Privileges Restored

Nov 9, 2016

Eric Bain’s client was charged with Failure to Drive with Due Care in Anoka County from a fender bender. The responding officer felt Eric’s client was unfit to drive and reported the incident to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Eric’s client was then required to provide medical documentation of her fitness to safely drive or else her driving privileges...

Fourth Degree DWI Charge Reduced to Petty Misdemeanor Public Nuisance

Aug 26, 2016

Nicole Kettwick’s client was charged with DWI based upon an arrest emanating from some improper driving conduct occurring in March, 2016 in Lino Lakes. Nicole’s client was stopped by the police, exhibited “clues of impairment” during Field Sobriety Testing, and agreed to submit to a breath test at the police station. The Datamaster breath testing machine malfunctioned, generating “Interference” errors...

Misdemeanor Inattentive Driving Reduced to Petty Misdemeanor failure to stop for a red light for Nicole Kettwick’s Client

Jun 14, 2016

In April, 2016 in Anoka County, Nicole’s client was involved in a car accident that resulted in one person spending a week in the hospital. The State charged Nicole’s client with an Inattentive Driving with Endangerment of Life or Property charge, which is a misdemeanor. Nicole’s client had a clean criminal record prior to the accident and hoped to retain...

Eric Bain Fights For and Wins Gross Misdemeanor for Felony-Level Theft Charges

Mar 2, 2016

Eric’s client was charged with Felony Theft in Anoka County after she was accused of stealing funds from a school booster club. After negotiations with the prosecutor did not produce a non-Felony resolution, the case proceeded to a jury trial that Eric conducted on behalf of his client. The jury found Eric’s client guilty of one count of Felony Theft,...

Eric Bain Negotiates Driving Offense Down to Petty Misdemeanor, Saves Client Trip to Court

Feb 29, 2016

Eric’s client was charged with Misdemeanor Driving After Suspension and Misdemeanor No Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance in Anoka County. Since he worked out of state, Eric’s client did not want to travel to Minnesota to deal with this case. Eric negotiated the case for his client down to a Petty Misdemeanor, a fine, and saved his client the trouble...

Eric Bain Helps Client Avoid Drug Conviction, Keep Driver’s License

Aug 11, 2015

Eric’s client was charged with Misdemeanor Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle and Petty Misdemeanor Drug Paraphernalia in the city of Eagan in Dakota County. The Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle charge carries a 30-day revocation of driving privileges. After a thorough review of the evidence, Eric discovered the officer had a weak basis for stopping Eric’s client. Eric spoke with...

Nicole Nichols gets Marijuana Possession in a Motor Vehicle, Misdemeanor Providing False Information to a Police Officer, and a Probation Violation Dismissed in Hennepin County

Jun 18, 2013

Nicole’s client was charged with possession of 2.6 grams of marijuana in a motor vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia, no proof of insurance, and giving false information to a police officer. Nicole’s client was also facing a probation violation. After lengthy negotiations and retesting some evidence, the prosecutor dismissed all of the charges except for a petty misdemeanor, which means...