Mike Brandt’s client was arrested for possessing controlled substances in Chisago County in November 2014. Throughout the course of this case, Mike challenged the propriety of the search of his client’s vehicle and developed a theory of defense whereby Mike intended to show at trial his client did not actually possess the controlled substances but that they were unwittingly left in his vehicle. Prior to the beginning of trial, the prosecutor recognized issues with his case and agreed to a resolution whereby Mike’s client entered a plea, but the plea would not be accepted by the judge and his client would be placed on six months probation. Mike’s client chose to accept this offer and was placed on probation for six months with a Stay of Adjudication. This means upon completion of the six months of probation, the charges against Mike’s client will be dismissed and the client will be able to have his record expunged (so nobody will ever be able to see this incident on his client’s record).
This type of a result culminates from diligent preparation, research, and a thorough understanding of the facts and law.