Date: June 2020
Case: Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Attorney: Michael Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with leaving the scene of an accident from the city of Edina in Hennepin County. Mike was able to secure a “continuance for dismissal” for his client, meaning that the charges against his client will be dismissed in one year as long as his client follows certain conditions.
Date: June 2020
Case: Speeding Ticket
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with speeding for going 20 mph over the speed limit. Mike reached out to the prosecutor and was able to obtain a continuance for dismissal for his client. This means that in one year the prosecutor will dismiss the case altogether so long as Mike’s client avoids any traffic violations within the year.
Date: June 2020
Case: Burglary in the First Degree
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: After being charged with Burglary in the First Degree, Mike Brandt’s client faced years in prison. However, by working with the prosecutor and helping his client take proactive steps such as counseling, Mike was able to negotiate a reduced charge of Interference with Privacy. As part of the negotiation, Mike’s client received a Stay of Imposition and was placed on probation. When Mike’s client successfully completes probation, his charge will be dropped down to a misdemeanor offense.
Date: May 2020
Case: Fourth Degree DWI, Fourth Degree DWI, Misdemeanor Fleeing, Failure to Notify Owner of Damaged Property & Texting While Driving
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with two counts of Fourth Degree DWI, Fleeing, Failure to Notify Owner of Damaged Property & Texting While Driving after an incident occurring in Anoka County in September of 2019. Mike was able to negotiate a favorable resolution in this case. Mike’s client pled by mail to a reduced charge of Misdemeanor Careless Driving, with no jail time. The client also plead to Fourth Degree DWI with a Stay of Adjudication. This means that after the client successfully completes 1 year of unsupervised probation, the charge will be dismissed.
Date: May 2020
Case: Early Discharge from Probation
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was sentenced to complete 5 years of supervised probation. After completing 4 years of probation without any violations, the client hired Mike to bring a motion for early release from probation due to some difficulties that probation was creating in the client’s career. Mike gathered information regarding his client’s character as well as his performance on probation and argued for his client to be discharged early. After reviewing the submitted documentation, the Judge signed an order discharging Mike’s client from probation. Mike was able to complete this administratively and did not have to attend any hearings on this matter.
Date: April 2020
Case: Allegations of Criminal Sexual Conduct
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was being accused of inappropriate sexual contact with an adult acquaintance. Mike conducted an independent investigation and accumulated numerous documents showing that the allegations were untrue. Mike also obtained photos, text messages, and witness statements regarding the truthfulness of the alleged victim as well as his client’s character. Mike provided all of this information to the prosecutor and when the matter was reviewed by the County Attorney, they declined to issue charges.
Date: March 2020
Case: Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation after an incident occurring in Hennepin County on July 17, 2019. Mike was successful in negotiating a resolution for a Gross Misdemeanor reduced charge. Mike’s Client was required to serve no jail time and minimal house arrest. This also allows his client to be eligible for an expungement (sealing of the records) in a couple of years.
Date: March 2020
Case: Controlled Substance Possession, Carrying a Pistol While Under the Influence of Alcohol & Fourth Degree DWI
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Felony Controlled Substance Possession, Misdemeanor Carrying a Pistol While Under the Influence of Alcohol & Misdemeanor Fourth Degree DWI in Anoka County after an incident occurring on December 20, 2019. Mike effectively negotiated with the prosecutor, resulting in a dismissal of the Felony Controlled Substance charge. The remaining charges resulted in a reduction of the client’s driver’s license revocation, a stayed jail sentence, and minimal imposed fines. His client will lose her permit to carry for only one year as a result of this conviction.
Date: February 2020
Case: GM Third Degree DWI
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Gross Misdemeanor Third Degree DWI in August 2019 after an incident in Pipestone County. After reviewing the case and raising certain legal issues, Mike was successful in reaching a favorable resolution where the DWI charges were reduced to Misdemeanor Careless Driving. Mike’s client avoided a DWI conviction and avoided any consequences on his out of state license.
Date: February 2020
Case: Early Discharge from Probation
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was sentenced to complete 20 years of supervised probation in early 2009. After completing over 10 years of probation without violation, he hired Mike to advocate for his early release. Mike pulled together information regarding his client’s character as well as their performance on probation and argued for his client to be discharged early. After reviewing the documentation and hearing Mike’s argument, the Judge signed an order discharging Mike’s client from probation nearly 10 years early.