Date: April 2021
Case: DWI/Forfeiture
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was originally charged with 3rd Degree DWI in Ramsey County. In conjunction with their criminal case, her client’s vehicle was forfeited. As part of the negotiations with the prosecutor, Dani was able to convince the prosecutor to return her client’s vehicle on the condition ignition interlock was installed. Dani was able to help her client achieve one of their main goals, to get their property back.
Date: January, 2021
Case: Controlled Substances Forfeiture
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with a Controlled Substance criminal charges. While searching Mike’s client’s house, the police seized nearly $30,000 in U.S. Currency in addition to controlled substances. Mike filed a forfeiture in civil court challenging the forfeiture and arguing that this money should be returned to his client. Mike ultimately negotiated a settlement where the State agreed to return the $30,000 back to Mike’s client.
Mike Brandt’s client was charged with various offenses including gross misdemeanor DWI and felony damage to property. Additionally, his license was revoked for two years and his vehicle was being forfeited from an incident occurring in the City of Blaine, Anoka County, in January of 2018. Mike challenged the manner in which the police officer arrested his client and argued...
Mike Brandt’s client was charged with Fifth Degree Drug Possession, Second Degree Test Refusal, and Introduction of Contraband into a Correctional Facility related to an incident that occurred in Fridley in January, 2016. The charges were felony level offenses and, if convicted, his client would have a felony on her record, she would lose her license for two years, her...
Mike’s client was a passenger in her own motor vehicle when another person was driving the car and was stopped for a DWI. Because of the driver’s prior record, the vehicle was subject to forfeiture. Mike attempted to negotiate a settlement with the State, but they would not deal so Mike took the case to trial. A hearing was conducted...
Nicole’s client was charged with Second Degree DWI in Anoka County after allegedly huffing duster while his car was parked in a city park after hours. Nicole’s client was facing 90 days in jail and forfeiting his Ford Explorer. Nicole filed motions on behalf of her client challenging the stop. Nicole’s motion was based on the fact that the two reserve officers approached...
