Date: November 2022
Case: Theft
Attorney: Isabel McClure
Result: Isabel’s client was charged with misdemeanor theft after “skip-scanning” items at a store in Maple Grove, meaning they did not pay for all of the items at a self-checkout. However, Isabel was able to convince the prosecutor to agree to a continuance for dismissal (CFD). Therefore, after just 5 months with no similar offenses, the case will be dismissed.
Date: October 2022
Case: Felony Threats of Violence, Felony Damage to Property, Felony Dangerous Weapon Possession, Felony Drive By Shooting, Misdemeanor Violating an OFP
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: After an incident that resulted in the SWAT team being called in, Nicole’s client was facing four felony charges and one misdemeanor charge: threats of violence, damage to property, dangerous weapon possession, drive by shooting, and violating an Order for Protection (OFP). Based on her client’s tremendous progress in various treatment facilities, extensive support system, and honorable military career, as well as Nicole’s continuous negotiations with the prosecutor, Nicole was able to negotiate a stay of adjudication on two of the felony charges and a dismissal of the remaining three charges. This means that if the client is successful on probation, the entire case will be dismissed without the client having a criminal conviction or having to spend any additional time in jail or prison.
Date: October 2022
Case: Fifth Degree Assault, Failure to Stop for Collision
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was facing two misdemeanor charges from the same day: Fifth Degree Assault and Failure to Stop for Collision. However, Nicole was able to convince the prosecutor to agree to a dismissal of the assault charge and a Continuance for Dismissal (CFD) on the traffic case. This means that after just one year with no similar offenses, the traffic case will also be dismissed.
Date: August 2022
Case: Drug
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was charged with a felony drug possession and petty misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia after officers searched her vehicle. Dani filed a motion to suppress evidence and dismiss the case due to an illegal search. Because of this motion, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the charges in the interest of justice. This means Dani’s client no longer faces either charge.
Date: August 2022
Case: Gross Misdemeanor Collision – Failure to Stop, Misdemeanor Careless Driving
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Gross Misdemeanor Collision – Failure to Stop and Misdemeanor Careless Driving in Washington County. Based on Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, she was able to secure her client a dismissal of the gross misdemeanor charge, a stay of adjudication on a reduced misdemeanor charge of Public Nuisance, and unsupervised probation. Plus, the whole case will be dismissed after just 1 year of probation.
Date: August 2022
Case: Felony Threats of Violence, Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Felony Threats of Violence and Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. Based on Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, her client’s proactive steps, conflicting testimony from the victim, and witness statements taken by Nicole’s office, Nicole was able to secure her client a dismissal of the felony charge and a stay of adjudication with one year of probation on the misdemeanor charge. After one year of remaining law abiding, the misdemeanor charge will be dismissed and Nicole’s client will not have a criminal conviction on his record.
Date: August 2022
Case: Criminal Vehicular Operation, DWI
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: After getting into an accident, Dani’s client was charged with 4 counts of criminal vehicular operation and third-degree DWI, all gross misdemeanor charges. With her client’s proactive steps, legal issues in the case, and Dani’s negotiations with the prosecutor, the client was convicted on only 1 count and given a misdemeanor sentence. Additionally, the prosecutor agreed to stay the jail time and most of the fine, meaning Dani’s client will not serve any time in jail.
Date: August 2022
Case: Domestic Assault
Attorney: Isabel McClure
Result: Isabel’s client was charged with misdemeanor domestic assault. After gathering information relating to the incident, Isabel negotiated with the prosecutor. Based on these negotiations, she was able to secure a continuance for dismissal for her client. This means that after one year of remaining law-abiding, the charge will automatically be dismissed, and her client did not have to admit to any wrongdoing.
Date: July 2022
Case: Felony Threats of Violence, Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Felony Threats of Violence and Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. Based on Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, contradicting statements from the victim, and the client’s proactive steps, Nicole was able to secure her client an agreement that involved a dismissal of the felony charge and no jail time.
Date: July 2022
Case: Falsely Reporting a Crime
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Misdemeanor Falsely Reporting a Crime. Based on Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, she was able to secure diversion for her client, which means that after one year in Mental Health Court, the charge will be dismissed.
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