Gun Rights Archives - Brandt Kettwick Defense

Domestic Charge Dismissed, Serious Consequences Avoided

Date: January 2022
Case: Domestic Assault and Disorderly Conduct
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was facing domestic assault and disorderly conduct charges. A domestic assault conviction could have seriously impacted his client’s career and gun rights. Based on Mike’s negotiations with the prosecutor, he was able to secure his client a continuance for dismissal on the domestic assault charge and just one year of probation on the disorderly conduct charge, thereby avoiding any impact on his client’s career.

Nicole Gets Felony Firearm Charge Down to a Misdemeanor

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.

Mike Brandt’s client get probation on Theft of Firearm case

Date: March 2019
County: Anoka
Charge: Theft of a Firearm
Result: Mike’s client was charged with theft of a firearm for stealing an assault rifle and 9mm pistol from a vehicle. Mike was able to convince the prosecutor to allow his client into a diversion program whereby the matter was continued, his client was placed on probation, and as long as his client completes some community work service, the charges will be dismissed and his client will be eligible for an expungement.

Nicole helps client avoid felony conviction and prison

Nicole’s client faced a multitude of charges after a summer road rage incident in Mille Lacs County. Those charges were: Felony Second Degree Assault, Misdemeanor Intentionally Pointing a Gun, Misdemeanor Fifth Degree Assault and Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct. The second degree assault with a firearm carried a mandatory prison sentence. Nicole and her client prepared their defense and prepared for trial. Nicole...

Nicole keeps client out of jail, maintains right to possess firearms

Nicole’s client found himself facing several misdemeanors for illegally transporting a firearm in a motor vehicle and a DWI in Crow Wing County, both which can result in jail time. Nicole negotiated a settlement whereby her client to plead guilty to a DNR related offense which would not prohibit her client from possessing firearms. With persistence and strong negotiation Nicole’s client received 90...

Domestic Assault Charges Continued for Dismissal

Michael Brandt’s client was charged with Domestic Assault for allegedly pushing his girlfriend down the stairs of their home and then throwing her onto her back. She claimed that she suffered bruises and other injuries from the incident. In preparing the case, Brandt Kettwick Defense investigated the validity of the alleged victim’s story and found that she had a long...