Date: January 2022
Case: 5th Degree Assault
Attorney: Nicole A. Kettwick
Result: A neighbor dispute led to a misdemeanor fifth degree assault charge against Nicole’s client. Nicole met with her client and the two made a plan to fight the charges. After numerous witnesses supporting Nicole’s client and his version of events and a conversation with the prosecutor, the prosecutor dismissed the charge against her client.
Date: January 2022
Case: 5th Degree Assault
Attorney: Nicole A. Kettwick
Result: After a disagreement with a stubborn neighbor led to the neighbor wrongfully reporting an assault, Nicole’s client faced a misdemeanor fifth degree assault charge. With her client’s clean criminal history and numerous witnesses supporting her client and his version of events, Nicole was able to negotiate effectively with the prosecutor on his case. Ultimately, the prosecutor dismissed the charge against her client.
Date: January 2022
Case: Felony Fleeing, DWI 3, Assault 5
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: After Dani’s client got into a fight while drinking at a bar and fled the scene, he faced felony fleeing, gross misdemeanor DWI, and misdemeanor assault charges, and his vehicle was seized by the State. Dani was able to successfully argue for her client’s vehicle back from the State. Then, with her client’s proactive steps, she was able to negotiate a stay of adjudication on the felony fleeing charge, meaning the charge will be dismissed after her client successfully completes probation. This resolution allowed the client to avoid not only a felony conviction, but also jail time.
Date: December 2021
Case: Second Degree Assault
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani was retained to help a client facing three counts of felony second degree assault. Based on Dani’s negotiations with the prosecutor and her client’s proactive steps, Dani was able to secure a downward dispositional departure with no prison time. This means that even though the charges carried a presumptive prison sentence of 21 months, Dani’s client will avoid spending any time in prison as long as they follow the terms of their probation.
Date: December 2021
Case: Domestic Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Fifth-Degree Assault
Attorney: Nicole A. Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with domestic assault, disorderly conduct, and fifth-degree assault. Based on Nicole’s discussions with the prosecutor, she was able to secure a dismissal of the domestic assault and fifth-degree assault charges and a continuance for dismissal of the disorderly conduct charge. This means that if Nicole’s client remains law abiding for 6 months, the charge will be dismissed.
Date: November 2021
Case: Felony Threats of Violence and Felony 2nd Degree Assault
Attorney: Nicole A. Kettwick
Result: A neighbor dispute escalated and Nicole’s client faced two felony charges: Threats of Violence and Second Degree Assault. These charges carried with them a potential prison sentence. As Nicole’s client was a husband and father of two, Nicole was able to negotiate the charges down to one count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct with 1 year of probation. With this resolution, Nicole’s client can move forward from this incident and be there for his children.
Date: October 2021
Case: 2nd Degree Assault & Threats of Violence
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike was retained to help a client fight case of Second Degree Assault and Threats of Violence. As trial approached, Mike was able to negotiate a favorable resolution for the client that would not risk the client being deported. Mike’s client received a Continuance for Dismissal on both charges. As a result, Mike’s client was placed on probation for 2 years. Upon successful completion of probation, the charges against Mike’s client will be dismissed automatically.
Date: June 2021
Case: Threats of Violence and Domestic Assault by Strangulation
Attorney: Nicole A. Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was arrested after an argument with his wife in Swift County and was charged with Felony Terroristic Threats, Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation, and Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. Nicole encouraged her client to complete some proactive steps which helped lead to a favorable settlement called a Stay of Adjudication for the Terroristic Threats charge. As part of the agreement, the prosecutor dismissed the domestic assault charges. Nicole’s client pled guilty to Terroristic Threats, but per the agreement the Court did not accept this plea and, instead, placed Nicole’s client on 3 years of probation without requiring any jail time. Upon successful completion of probation, the charge will be dismissed and Nicole’s client will avoid a conviction.
Date: May 2021
Case: Gun Rights
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was originally convicted of 3rd Degree assault in St. Louis County. Due to the nature and severity of the crime, her client was denied the ability to purchase a firearm for their lifetime. Dani and her client worked together to petition the Court to restore his rights to possess a firearm. After filing the proper paperwork and arguing at the hearing, the Court granted their petition, over the prosecutor’s objection.
Date: May 2021
Case: Assault
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was charged with Misdemeanor Fifth Degree Assault in Anoka County. After consulting with her client and reviewing the evidence, Dani did not believe the prosecution had a sufficient basis for the charges. As part of her negotiation strategy, Dani collected several witness statements which corroborated her client’s version of events. Dani reached out to the prosecutor and explained the legal and factual justifications for a dismissal. Based on Dani’s efforts, the prosecutor ultimately agreed to dismiss the charges. The matter is considered resolved in her client’s favor and is eligible for an expungement immediately.
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