Date: February 2023
Case: Theft
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was facing one count of Misdemeanor Theft. Based on Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, Nicole was able to convince the prosecutor to agree to a continuance for dismissal. This means that after one year of having no theft-related charges and avoiding the location of the theft, the case will be dismissed without the client having to admit guilt.
Date: February 2023
Case: Obstruct Legal Process
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was facing one count of Misdemeanor Obstruct Legal Process. Based on Nicole’s motions challenging the evidence, the prosecutor dismissed the case.
Date: February 2023
Case: Disorderly Conduct
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was facing one count of Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct. Based on Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor and work done by her private investigator, Nicole was able to convince the prosecutor to agree to a continuance for dismissal. This means that after one year of having no same or similar offenses, the case will be dismissed without the client having to admit guilt.
Date: February 2023
Case: School Bus Stop-Arm Violation
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with a Misdemeanor School Bus Stop-Arm violation in Hennepin County after allegedly passing a school bus while the stop-arm was extended. Nicole challenged the charge based on lack of probable cause and was able to convince the prosecutor to dismiss the case. This means that the client will maintain a clean record.
Date: January 2023
Case: Second Degree Assault, Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: In 2018, Nicole’s client was charged with one count of Felony Second Degree Assault and one count of Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. After disclosing their investigation, the prosecutor dismissed the case on the eve of trial and sent it to the city attorney’s office for misdemeanor charges. Because the statute of limitations for the city to charge the case has now passed, Nicole’s client will not face any charges resulting from this incident.
Date: January 2023
Case: Misdemeanor Theft
Attorney: Isabel McClure
Result: Isabel’s client was facing a Misdemeanor Theft charge after “skip-scanning” items at a store in Andover, meaning that they did not pay for all of the items at a self-checkout. Based on Isabel’s negotiations, she was able to negotiate a stay of adjudication. This means that after just six months of having no same or similar offenses, the case will be dismissed.
Date: January 2023
Case: Fourth Degree DWI
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was facing two counts of Fourth Degree DWI in Hennepin County. Based on Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor and her client’s proactive steps, Nicole got the charges reduced to a single Misdemeanor Careless Driving charge. This means that the client will avoid a DWI conviction on his record.
Date: December 2022
Case: Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Attorney: Isabel McClure
Result: Isabel’s client was facing a Misdemeanor Domestic Assault charge in Sherburne County. Based on Isabel’s negotiations, she was able to negotiate a continuance for dismissal. This means that after just one year of remaining law abiding, the case will be dismissed without the client ever admitting fault.
Date: December 2022
Case: Felony Second Degree Controlled Substance Possession, Misdemeanor Fourth Degree DWI
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: After being pulled over for a DWI, law enforcement searched our client’s vehicle and found cocaine and a large amount of cash. As a result, he was charged with Felony Second Degree Controlled Substance Possession and a DWI. Because of his criminal history score, he was facing a presumptive prison commitment of up to 117 months. However, based on the client’s proactive steps and Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, Nicole was able to negotiate a downward durational departure with no additional jail or prison time. This means that if the client is successful on probation, he will avoid spending any time in jail or prison.
Date: December 2022
Case: Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Attorney: Isabel McClure
Result: Isabel’s client was facing a Misdemeanor Domestic Assault charge in Ramsey County after getting in an argument with his girlfriend over 2 years ago. The case was delayed due to COVID, and the client wanted to finally put this case behind them. Based on Isabel’s negotiations and her client’s proactive steps, Isabel was able to negotiate a dismissal of the Domestic Assault charge and a stay of adjudication for Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct. This means that after just one year of remaining law abiding, the case will be dismissed.
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