Sex Crimes Archives - Brandt Criminal Defense

Federal Charges Avoided in Possession of Pornographic Work Involving Minors

Jan 10, 2020

Date: December 2019
Case: Felony Possession of Pornographic Work Involving Minors
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Possession of Pornographic Work Involving Minors in Anoka County. When Mike got involved no formal charges were filed. Mike communicated with the prosecutor and the case was filed in state court, avoiding any federal charges. In Federal court Mike’s client would have received a mandatory minimum of 5 years in prison. Instead, Mike’s client received a Stay of Imposition. This means that after successful completion of probation, the conviction will be reduced to a misdemeanor.

Dani Peden Helps Restore Firearm Rights Over Objections

Oct 14, 2019

Date: October 2019
Case: Firearm Restoration
Attorney: Danielle C. Peden
Result: Dani’s client had a prior Criminal Sexual Conduct Conviction in Meeker County which resulted in a permanent loss of his right to possess firearms. Although her client had additional criminal convictions since the offense, and the State strongly objected to the restoration, Dani was able to secure an order formally granting restoration of her client’s firearm rights.

Crimal sexual conduct charge dismissed for Eric Bain’s client after completing probation

Oct 4, 2019

Date: October 2019
Case: Fifth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Attorney: Eric W.M. Bain
Result: Eric’s client possibly could have been charged with a more serious crime, but Eric navigated the case to resolve as charged and successfully argued to the judge for a stay of adjudication. After successfully completing probation, Eric’s client’s case was dismissed.

Eric Bain helps client avoid jail time on failure to register as a predatory offender charge

Sep 11, 2019

Charge: Failure to Register as Predatory Offender
Attorney: Eric W.M. Bain
Date: September 2019
Result: Eric’s client was charged in Ramsey County for a second-time failure to register as a predatory offender, which carries a presumptive minimum sentence of two years in prison. However, Eric negotiated an agreement with the prosecutor for a dispositional departure and successfully argued to the judge for no additional jail time, with three years of probation instead. This was incredibly important for Eric’s client, who had recently secured a great, steady new job.

Mike Brandt’s client gets Stay of Adjudication on Juvenile Sex Offense

Jun 13, 2019

Date: June 2019
City/County: City of Shoreview, Anoka County
Charges: Juvenile Fifth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Result: After Mike Brandt’s client completes 180 days of probation, the charges against him will be dismissed.

Mike Brandt’s involvement in preliminary prostitution investigation results in no charges

Jun 13, 2019

Date: June 2019
City/County: City of Waite Park, Stearns County
Result: Mike’s client was being investigated for allegedly engaging in prostitution. Mike communicated with the investigator multiple times and his client was never charged.

Nicole Kettwick helps client avoid charges for criminal sexual conduct

Jun 5, 2019

Date: May 2019
City/County: Ramsey and Hennepin County
Result: Nicole’s client was investigated for criminal sexual conduct after allegations were made in Ramsey and Hennepin County. Nicole immediately went to work contacting all agencies involved in the investigation, provided additional information, and was able to help her client successfully avoid charges.

Nicole Kettwick’s client receives reduced criminal sexual conduct charge to misdemeanor disorderly conduct

May 14, 2019

Charges: Fifth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Date: May 2019
Result: Criminal Sexual Conduct charges reduced to misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Nicole’s client was charged in the city of St. Paul in Ramsey County. After negotiating with the prosecutor, Nicole was able to convince the prosecutor to amend the charge to Disorderly Conduct. Nicole successfully accomplished her client’s goals of keeping Criminal Sexual Conduct off his record and not serving any jail time.

Mike Brandt’s client gets minimal jail time for possession of pornographic works involving a minor

May 13, 2019

Date: May 2019
City/County: City of Otsego, Wright County
Charges: Possessing Pornographic Works Involving a Minor
Result: Mike Brandt’s client received no prison time and only 30 days in jail. Also, after five years of probation, his felony conviction will be dropped down to a misdemeanor.

Nicole Kettwick succeeds in getting reduced criminal sexual conduct charge for client

Apr 16, 2019

Charge: Fifth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct in Anoka County
Attorney: Nicole A. Kettwick
Date: April 2019
Result: Nicole convinced the prosecutor to charge her client with the lesser charge of Fifth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct instead of the Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct charge. In doing so, Nicole achieved her client’s goal of avoiding predatory offender registration. She also helped her client avoid any jail time.