Mike Brandt’s client was charged with Felony Drug Possession from a night of partying that turned out bad. Mike’s client was accosted by the police for walking on the street with an open container of alcohol. When confronted by the police, he tried to run from the police and was eventually tackled and arrested. During the arrest they found a felony level of controlled substances on him.
Nicole Kettwick’s client was facing Felony charges with a maximum punishment of 5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine, or both. His wife brought their four-month-old son into the Minneapolis Children’s Hospital for a wellness check and while there the doctors discovered two fractures. The doctors and law enforcement concluded that the fractures were indicative of abuse. Child Protection...
Nicole’s client found himself facing two felony charges of third degree assault and terroristic threats after a dispute with his girlfriend in Scott County, where she alleged he broke her nose. Nicole investigated the facts of the case and took statements from people who knew both parties involved. Nicole and her client prepared for trial and sent the prosecutor information...
Nicole’s client found himself facing prison time after violating probation by picking up a new felony offense. Nicole’s client was previously given a Stay of Imposition on a felony theft by swindle charge. A Stay of Imposition meant the court accepted the guilty plea, but did not impose a prison sentence. After Nicole’s client violated probation the probation officer and...
Nicole’s client found himself facing serious felony criminal charges after a nasty divorce. He was facing prison on two separate felony cases and a few other charges. The State wanted Nicole’s client to go to prison and would not budge. Outside of winning at trial, the only way to keep her client out of prison was for a judge to...
Mike Brandt’s client was charged with Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle – a felony – for an incident that occurred on a small motorcycle. During the course of his client’s arrest, the deputy was injured (as well as the client). Because of the injuries to the deputy, the state would not negotiate and wanted a plea to...
Mike Brandt’s client was charged with felony Terroristic Threats for threatening a stranger with a knife at a restaurant. While the case was originally charged as Terroristic Threats, the prosecutor stated he would amend the charge to one of Second Degree Assault (which would have required a mandatory prison sentence) if a resolution was not reached. After much investigation and...
Mike Brandt’s client was charged with selling marijuana. This charge could have resulted in Mike’s client being convicted of a felony and losing numerous rights, including the right to ever possess a firearm for the rest of his life. Mike proactively had his client obtain a chemical evaluation, attend the recommended class, and Mike provided numerous letters of recommendation to...
Nicole’s client was facing up to seven years in prison after allegedly firing a gun after an altercation at work. Nicole hired a private investigator and worked closely with her client to prepare a defense. Her client was in a unique situation because he was not a citizen and a conviction could result in her client getting deported. After months...
Mike Brandt’s client was acquitted of felony charges of solicitation of a child to engage in sexual conduct in Hennepin County. Mike’s client was accused of asking a 13-year-old girl if he could perform oral sex on her. In preparation for the trial, Mike interviewed various witnesses involved in the case, looked into the background of the complainant, and eventually...
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