Date: May 2022
Case: Disorderly Conduct
Attorney: Isabel L. McClure
Result: After a public encounter with another individual turned into a verbal and physical altercation, Isabel’s client was charged with Disorderly Conduct. Based on the evidence presented and her client’s minimal criminal history, Isabel was able to negotiate a continuance for dismissal with the prosecutor. This means her client’s case will be dismissed in one year—so long as they do not commit any same or similar offenses—without the client having to admit any fault on their end.
Date: April 2022
Case: Domestic Assault, Disorderly Conduct
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Domestic Assault for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, inflicting numerous bruises. Based on his review of the file and investigation, Mike was able to negotiate a reduced charge of Disorderly Conduct with one year of probation.
Date: January 2022
Case: Domestic Assault; Disorderly Conduct
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike’s client faced two misdemeanor charges of domestic assault and disorderly conduct after a disagreement with her husband and her neighbor. With the client’s proactive steps in anger management, Mike was able to negotiate a continuance for dismissal for his client. This resolution means that the charges against Mike’s client will be automatically dismissed by the prosecutor in 6 months, and records from this incident will be expunged from her record at this time as well.
Date: January 2022
Case: Domestic Assault and Disorderly Conduct
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was facing domestic assault and disorderly conduct charges. A domestic assault conviction could have seriously impacted his client’s career and gun rights. Based on Mike’s negotiations with the prosecutor, he was able to secure his client a continuance for dismissal on the domestic assault charge and just one year of probation on the disorderly conduct charge, thereby avoiding any impact on his client’s career.
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: Expungement
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was previously charged with Damage to Property, Threats of Violence, and Disorderly Conduct when they were 11 and 12 years old and going through the foster system in Brown County. Although her client successfully completed probation for these cases and the charges were dismissed, the records still remained. Dani’s client worried how these charges would affect their ability to obtain employment, educational opportunities, and housing. So, Dani filed petitions for expungement in Brown County District court and argued on behalf of her client’s future to get the records sealed. Ultimately, the Court granted the expungements, which means the juvenile records will not be viewable on their criminal record or at any other agency with records of the incident.
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: November 2021
Case: Domestic Assault
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike was retained to help a client fight charges of Gross Misdemeanor Interference with Emergency Telephone Communications and Misdemeanor Domestic Assault in Ramsey County. After reviewing the evidence and encouraging his client to take proactive steps, Mike was able to negotiate a resolution where his client plead guilty to a reduced charge of Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct. All other charges were dismissed and Mike’s client received one year probation with no jail to serve.
Date: October 2021
Case: Threats Involving Real or Simulated Weapons of Mass Destruction
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike was retained to help a client fight a case of Terroristic Threats and Threats Involving Real or Simulated Weapons of Mass Destruction. Mike discussed the legal issues in the case with the prosecutor and was able to reach a resolution where Mike’s client plead guilty to Disorderly Conduct. Mike’s client was able to avoid a felony conviction, served no jail, and received one year probation.
Fun Fact: No one has ever been sentenced under Minnesota’s Threats Involving Real or Simulated Weapons of Mass Destruction statute.
Date: September 2021
Case: Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole Kettwick’s client was charged with Domestic Assault in Scott County. Based on the proactive efforts of Nicole and her client, the State agreed to resolve the case with a Disorderly Conduct. As part of the plea agreement, her client was not sentenced to any jail time.
