Mike Brandt’s client was charged with felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation for allegedly strangling his girlfriend on April 5, 2018 in Anoka County. The alleged victim claimed that Mike’s client choked her 3 times, nearly to the point of unconsciousness. The State would not negotiate and the only offer was to plead guilty to the felony. This forced the case to go to trial. At trial, the alleged victim testified very compellingly and the State also introduced a copy of her call to the 911 operator—which again was very compelling. Mike called his client to the stand along with other people who were able to contradict some of the alleged victim’s testimony as to events that had occurred earlier in the day. Mike also argued to the jury that the photograph of the alleged victim’s injuries did not match with what she claimed occurred.
After deliberating for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, the jury returned verdicts of not guilty on all Counts. Needless to say Mike could not have hoped for a better outcome for his client.