Date: July 2020
Case: 1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with 1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct. Nicole’s client is a juvenile and was with a friend when an off color joke with the friend’s little brother led to these extremely serious charges. If convicted, Nicole’s client would have been required to register as a sex offender. After Nicole performed a thorough investigation and her client underwent an examination by a psychologist, with positive results, Nicole was able to begin negotiations with the prosecutor. Based off her negotiations, Nicole was able to secure her client’s placement in a Deferred Adjudication Sex Offender Program. This means that Nicole’s client must comply with the conditions of the program or the Court could accept a guilty plea. Upon successful completion of the program, the charges will be dismissed. The eventual dismissal of the client’s case means the client may move forward from this incident and avoid the serious consequences of being adjudicated delinquent and registering as a sex offender.
Date: June 2020
Case: Misdemeanor Theft
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Misdemeanor Theft in Anoka County. Due to COVID-19, upcoming court appearances for the case were put on hold. Nicole used this extra time to negotiate a favorable resolution for her client. The prosecutor agreed to a continue for dismissal, meaning the misdemeanor theft charge will be dismissed on June 23, 2021, as long as the client meets certain conditions. These conditions include paying a small fine and committing no same or similar offenses for 1 year. Nicole helped her client achieve their goal of avoiding a conviction.
Date: June 2020
Case: Gross Misdemeanor Third Degree DWI
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: The State charged Nicole’s client with 2 counts of Third Degree Driving While Impaired in Anoka County. Initially, the State wanted significant jail time due to the three prior DWIs. After the client’s hearing was postponed due to COVID-19, Nicole used the extra time to negotiate a favorable resolution. The Client pled guilty to Third Degree Driving While Impaired, and the other count of Third Degree Driving While Impaired was dismissed. The Client serves no jail time and will be on probation for 3 years. Nicole was able to accomplish the Client’s goals of avoiding jail time and maintaining her current employment.
Date: June 2020
Case: Workers Compensation Fraud & Insurance Fraud
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with 2 counts: felony Workers Compensation Fraud and felony Insurance Fraud in Anoka County. After months of negotiation, Nicole negotiated a favorable resolution: 4 years probation and less than a $300 fine with no jail in exchange for a guilty plea to 2 counts of gross misdemeanor Workers Compensation Fraud. Nicole was able to accomplish both of her client’s goals: avoid jail time and avoid a felony conviction.
Date: May 2020
Case: Driving After Revocation
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Driving After Revocation after an incident occurring in Anoka County. Nicole reached out to the prosecutor to discuss the legal issues of the case. After reviewing Nicole’s information, the State decided to outright dismiss the case.
Date: May 2020
Case: Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Domestic Assault after an incident occurring in Anoka County. Nicole interviewed witnesses, disclosed evidence to the prosecutor, and prepared for trial. After reviewing Nicole’s information, the State decided to outright dismiss the case.
Date: May 2020
Case: Misdemeanor Failure to Stop for Traffic Control Signal
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with a misdemeanor Failure to Stop for Traffic Control Signal in Anoka County after the police investigated the scene of an accident. Nicole negotiated with the prosecutor and the prosecutor agreed to reduce the charges to a Petty Misdemeanor, this allowed Nicole’s client to avoid a criminal conviction.
Date: March 2020
Case: Theft and Trespass
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Theft and Trespass. Nicole filed a Motion with the Court asking that the case be dismissed for lack of probable cause. The State subsequently dismissed the case outright.
Date: March 2020
Case: Felony Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle and Misdemeanor Fourth Degree DWI
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client received two separate license withdrawals for the same offense. She filed for administrative review but the Department of Public Safety upheld their two separate withdrawals. Nicole filed a Petition for Judicial Review in Anoka County and the Court granted Nicole’s Petition thereby reducing the withdrawals to one timeframe, rather than two.
Date: February 2020
Case: Trespass
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole Kettwick’s client was charged with Trespass after a hotel in Washington County called the police when he refused to leave. As part of Nicole’s negotiation, her client received a Petty Misdemeanor Trespass. This resolution allows Nicole’s client to avoid a criminal conviction on his record and being placed on probation.