Date: November 2022
Case: Felony First Degree Controlled Substance Charges, Felony Failure to Affix Tax Stamps
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: After a significant drug raid that uncovered almost 400g of marijuana, cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms, pills, and other controlled substances, Nicole’s client was facing three felony charges: two first degree controlled substance charges and one failure to affix tax stamps charge. Because of these charges, the client was facing significant time in prison. However, based on the client’s success in treatment and Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, Nicole was able to negotiate a downward dispositional departure with no additional jail or prison time. This means that if the client is successful on probation, he will avoid spending any time in jail or prison.
Date: August 2022
Case: Drug
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was charged with a felony drug possession and petty misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia after officers searched her vehicle. Dani filed a motion to suppress evidence and dismiss the case due to an illegal search. Because of this motion, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the charges in the interest of justice. This means Dani’s client no longer faces either charge.
Date: June 2022
Case: Expungement
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was convicted of felony fifth degree possession of a controlled substance. This conviction hindered their ability to obtain employment in their field, volunteer, and possess a firearm. Through an expungement petition, petition for restoration, and hearing, Dani was able to convince the judge that her client’s case should be expunged and their firearms rights should be restored. Dani’s client no longer has a record that is viewable to the public and their rights to possess a firearm have been restored.
Date: April 2022
Case: Felony 3rd Degree Controlled Substance Possession
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was arrested at his home after the execution of a search warrant and faced a Felony 3rd Degree Controlled Substance Possession charge. Dani prepared to challenge probable cause for the search and negotiated with the prosecutor on this legal issue. Ultimately, the prosecutor dismissed the charge against her client due to the lack of sufficient evidence on the case. This resolution allows Dani’s client to seek an expungement, or sealing of this record, immediately.
Date: April 2022
Case: Second Degree Controlled Substance
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Second-Degree Controlled Substance Possession for allegedly possessing a substantial quantity of cocaine. Based on various legal challenges Mike made regarding his client’s arrest, Mike was able to negotiate a resolution with the prosecutor in which the prosecutor agreed to amend the charge to a lower level Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Possession. This will allow the charge to drop to a misdemeanor when his client is off probation and also allows his client the opportunity to have these records expunged (sealed).
Date: March 2022
Case: Felony Controlled Substance Possession
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with 5 felony counts of Fifth Degree Controlled Substance offenses stemming from the execution of a search warrant. In preparation for the case., Mike challenged the legality of the search warrant and provided the prosecutor with information about his client’s involvement and background. Based on this information, Mike was able to secure a resolution were his client pled guilty to one of the charges and was placed on unsupervised probation for one year with a stay of adjudication. This means that once she is off probation, the charge will be dismissed and she will have the right to have her record expunged.
Date: February 2022
Case: Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was charged with Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. This charge would have resulted in a drug conviction and the possibility of losing their driving privileges. With her young client’s future in mind, Dani was able to secure a continuance for dismissal. This means that her client did not admit guilt, and their charge will be automatically dismissed in 180 days as long as they remain law-abiding.
Date: December 2021
Case: Fifth Degree Controlled Substance
Attorney: Isabel McClure
Result: Isabel was retained to help her client fight a felony drug charge. Isabel was able to negotiate a resolution in which the client was given a stay of execution of the sentence and placed on unsupervised probation for one year. Her client’s charge was therefore deemed a gross misdemeanor by the Court, and her client will avoid a felony charge on their record. Upon successful completion of probation, Isabel’s client will be able to get this charge expunged from their record.
Date: December 2021
Case: Felony Drug Possession and Gross Misdemeanor DWI
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client faced charges of felony drug possession and gross misdemeanor DWI after a serious traffic accident. Dani’s client also had a significant criminal history and was facing a mandatory prison sentence. With Dani’s client’s proactive steps in completing treatment, attending AA, and obtaining numerous character letters from family and friends, they were able to avoid serving prison time while being placed on probation for 4 years with only limited conditions.
Date: November 2021
Case: Underage Drinking and Driving and 5th Degree Controlled Substance
Attorney: Nicole A. Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s juvenile client was pulled over for a DWI and then drugs were found in her car. She faced charges of Underage Drinking and Driving and Fifth Degree Controlled Substance Possession. Nicole’s client made a tremendous effort in treatment and completed other proactive steps. Through her client’s efforts, Nicole was able to negotiate a resolution where the Underage Drinking and Driving charge was dismissed, and the judge stayed adjudication on the drug charge but placed her client on probation for 1 day. All charges were dismissed.
