Date: December 2021
Case: Negligent Storage of a Firearm
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client faced a gross misdemeanor charge for negligently storing a firearm when a busy day at work led her client to forgetting his pistol in a worksite bathroom. With Dani’s client proactive steps in firearm safety courses and support letters from family and friends, Dani was able to negotiate a stay of adjudication in his case. This means that once her client completes his unsupervised probation, the charge will be dismissed and his firearm will be restored to him.
Date: September 2021
Case: Gun Rights
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was originally convicted of fifth degree controlled substance possession in Hennepin County for an incident from over 10 years ago. Due to the nature of the crime, her client was denied the ability to purchase a firearm for their lifetime. Dani and her client worked together to petition the court to restore his rights to possess a firearm, seeking help from his family for support. After filing the proper paperwork and arguing the client’s reasons for wanting to possess firearms, the Court granted their petition. Now, her client will have the opportunity to pick up his hobby of competitive shooting again and pass the sport along to his children.
Date: May 2021
Case: Gun Possession without a Permit
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani Peden’s client was charged with possession of a pistol without a permit in Hennepin County after being stopped for a minor traffic offense. After reviewing the evidence and examining the legal issues in the case, Dani was prepared to challenge the seizure of her client’s car. Dani reached out to the prosecutor about a possible resolution. Dani highlighted her client’s lack of criminal history and discussed possible evidentiary issues with the prosecutor. Based on their discussions, Dani was able to get the prosecutor to agree to a Stay of Adjudication for the possession of a pistol without a permit charge. This means that Dani’s client does have a criminal conviction for this charge and If Dani’s client follows the conditions set forth by the Court, after 1 year, the remaining charge will be dismissed.
Date: May 2021
Case: Gun Rights
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was originally convicted of 3rd Degree assault in St. Louis County. Due to the nature and severity of the crime, her client was denied the ability to purchase a firearm for their lifetime. Dani and her client worked together to petition the Court to restore his rights to possess a firearm. After filing the proper paperwork and arguing at the hearing, the Court granted their petition, over the prosecutor’s objection.
Date: April 2021
Case: Gun Rights
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was originally convicted of Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. Based on this conviction, the Ramey County Sheriff’s Office denied her client’s permit to carry application. Dani reviewed her client’s sentencing order and determined the Sheriff was incorrect to deny the permit to carry. Dani sent the Sheriff’s Office a letter which outlined the legal reasons the Sheriff was incorrect to deny the permit. Based on Dani’s letter, her client was able to obtain a permit to carry.
Date: April 2021
Case: Gun Rights
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was previously convicted of Second Degree Burglary in Meeker County, this conviction resulted in a permanent loss of her client’s right to possess firearms as it was considered a crime of violence. After appearing in front of a judge and making arguments as to the merits of their request, Dani was able to secure an order granting restoration of her client’s firearm rights.
Date: March 2021
Case: Gun Rights
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was originally convicted of 2nd Degree assault in Polk County, due to the nature and severity of the crime, her client was denied the ability to purchase a firearm for their lifetime. Through Dani’s knowledge and expertise in the area of gun rights, she was able to show good cause for restoration of her client’s firearms rights.
Date: February 2021
Case: Gun Rights
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Danielle’s client was previously convicted of Second Degree Burglary in Sherburne County, this conviction resulted in a lifelong loss of her client’s right to possess firearms as it was considered a crime of violence. Dani was able to secure an order granting restoration of her client’s firearm rights.
Date: January 2021
Case: Gun Rights
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was originally convicted of Misdemeanor Domestic Assault in Anoka County. This conviction was preventing her client from purchasing a firearm under federal law. Dani looked into the conviction and discovered that the sentencing order was incorrectly written, and causing her client’s rights to be misinterpreted. Dani obtained the necessary documents to illustrate her conclusion, reached out to prosecutor and explained the situation. The prosecutor agreed to amend the statute and Dani prepared a motion and proposed order. The court amended her client’s sentence and as such, her client is no longer federally prevented from purchasing a firearm.
Date: January 2021
Case: Reckless Discharge of a Firearm
Attorney: Nicole A. Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with a Felony Reckless Discharge of a Firearm after his gun fired accidentally when he was cleaning the chamber in his shared town home. Nicole was able to negotiate with the prosecutor, utilizing the proactive steps of her client, to lower the felony charge to a misdemeanor, with no jail time, and limited conditions of probation.
