Date: January 2023
Case: Second Degree Assault, Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: In 2018, Nicole’s client was charged with one count of Felony Second Degree Assault and one count of Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. After disclosing their investigation, the prosecutor dismissed the case on the eve of trial and sent it to the city attorney’s office for misdemeanor charges. Because the statute of limitations for the city to charge the case has now passed, Nicole’s client will not face any charges resulting from this incident.
Date: January 2023
Case: Felony Theft
Attorney: Danielle C. Peden
Result: Danielle’s client faced a felony conviction after several theft related incidents at a retail store. After obtaining letters to support her client’s character and compiling documentation of medical history and treatment for health issues that contributed to the incidents, Danielle negotiated a continuance for dismissal. This means that as long as Danielle’s clients adheres to certain conditions for 9 months, the Theft charge will automatically be dismissed.
Date: January 2023
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was previously convicted in juvenile court on two different felony cases for theft and aiding and abetting assault charges following an incident in 2020. The convictions continued to have a negative impact on her client’s school and ability to work. After filing the necessary expungement petitions, Dani argued on behalf of her client for the Court to seal the record. The Court granted the expungements a few days later, meaning the convictions will no longer be viewable or visible on their criminal record.
Date: December 2022
Case: Felony Second Degree Controlled Substance Possession, Misdemeanor Fourth Degree DWI
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: After being pulled over for a DWI, law enforcement searched our client’s vehicle and found cocaine and a large amount of cash. As a result, he was charged with Felony Second Degree Controlled Substance Possession and a DWI. Because of his criminal history score, he was facing a presumptive prison commitment of up to 117 months. However, based on the client’s proactive steps and Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, Nicole was able to negotiate a downward durational 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: 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.
