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: October 2022
Case: Felony Threats of Violence, Felony Damage to Property, Felony Dangerous Weapon Possession, Felony Drive By Shooting, Misdemeanor Violating an OFP
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: After an incident that resulted in the SWAT team being called in, Nicole’s client was facing four felony charges and one misdemeanor charge: threats of violence, damage to property, dangerous weapon possession, drive by shooting, and violating an Order for Protection (OFP). Based on her client’s tremendous progress in various treatment facilities, extensive support system, and honorable military career, as well as Nicole’s continuous negotiations with the prosecutor, Nicole was able to negotiate a stay of adjudication on two of the felony charges and a dismissal of the remaining three charges. This means that if the client is successful on probation, the entire case will be dismissed without the client having a criminal conviction or having to spend any additional time in jail or prison.
Date: October 2022
Case: Felony Fleeing in a Motor Vehicle
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Felony Fleeing an Officer in a Motor Vehicle and 3rd Degree DWI, both of which involved two revocations of his license. Mike was able to negotiate the felony charge down to a gross misdemeanor with probation and no jail time. Mike also fought the “dual” revocation of his client’s license convincing a judge to run the two revocations together. Because of this, his client was able to avoid having his license revoked for as long as he had anticipated.
Date: October 2022
Case: Damage to Property
Attorney: Isabel L. McClure
Result: Isabel’s juvenile client was charged with First Degree Criminal Damage to Property, which is a felony charge. She encouraged her client to take proactive steps such as reaching out to the victim and beginning community work service. Based on these efforts and Isabel’s negotiations with the prosecutor, she was able to secure a Stay of Adjudication. This means that after 6 months of successful probation, the felony charge will be automatically dismissed.
Date: September 2022
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Solicitation of a Child to Engage in Prostitution. Even though the prosecutor said that they NEVER negotiate on these cases, Mike was able to negotiate a plea deal on the eve of trial, where the State agreed that the felony would be reduced to a gross misdemeanor. His client was able to avoid a felony conviction, did not serve any jail time, and was only sentenced to 2 years of probation.
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: August 2022
Case: Felony Criminal Vehicular Operation
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Felony Criminal Vehicular Operation after getting into an accident where the passenger broke their leg. Nicole negotiated the case down to a Gross Misdemeanor Leaving the Scene of an Accident, which saved her client a 3-year license revocation and a felony conviction.
Date: August 2022
Case: Damage to Property
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was charged with Felony Damage to Property after an incident resulting in severe damage to somebody’s vehicle. The client also faced the possibility of losing their job due to the level of the offense. With her client’s proactive steps, and other issues with the case, Dani was able to negotiate an agreement where her client pled to a reduced charge of Gross Misdemeanor Damage to Property. The prosecutor agreed to no jail time with 1 year of probation for Dani’s client if the client paid restitution. This allows her client to avoid a felony conviction and keep their job.
Date: August 2022
Case: Felony Threats of Violence, Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Felony Threats of Violence and Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. Based on Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, her client’s proactive steps, conflicting testimony from the victim, and witness statements taken by Nicole’s office, Nicole was able to secure her client a dismissal of the felony charge and a stay of adjudication with one year of probation on the misdemeanor charge. After one year of remaining law abiding, the misdemeanor charge will be dismissed and Nicole’s client will not have a criminal conviction on his record.
Date: July 2022
Case: Felony Threats of Violence, Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Felony Threats of Violence and Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. Based on Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, contradicting statements from the victim, and the client’s proactive steps, Nicole was able to secure her client an agreement that involved a dismissal of the felony charge and no jail time.
