Date: July 2022
Case: Reckless Discharge of a Firearm
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was charged with a felony reckless discharge of a firearm after an incident where their firearm was fired in their own residence. Due to legal issues with the case, Dani filed a motion challenging probable cause on the charge and also obtained additional witness testimony to support her client’s innocence. The prosecutor agreed to dismiss the charge given the issues Dani raised in this motion. This means her client no longer faces a felony charge.
Date: July 2022
Case: Negligent Storage of a Firearm
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was being investigated for negligent storage of a firearm, a potential gross misdemeanor charge. Dani spoke with the investigating officer about the issues with the evidence, the steps her client had taken to ensure proper storage and carrying of the firearm, and the lack of reasonable access by children. Ultimately, the investigating officer agreed with Dani, and closed the investigation into the matter with no charges brought against Dani’s client.
Date: June 2022
Case: Expungement
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was convicted of felony fifth degree possession of a controlled substance. This conviction hindered their ability to obtain employment in their field, volunteer, and possess a firearm. Through an expungement petition, petition for restoration, and hearing, Dani was able to convince the judge that her client’s case should be expunged and their firearms rights should be restored. Dani’s client no longer has a record that is viewable to the public and their rights to possess a firearm have been restored.
Date: March 2022
Case: FFL License Denial
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: After Dani’s client was denied his Federal Firearms License (FFL), Dani investigated his case by requesting all federal documents relating to the client, speaking to an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Agent regarding the denial, identifying the facts that were creating an obstacle for his approval, and sending relevant documents to clarify the incorrect denial. Through this effort, Dani was able to resubmit her client’s FFL license paperwork and get it approved for her client, so he can continue to possess firearms.
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.
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.
