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Nicole Secures No Jail Time, No Felony Conviction in Prostitution Case

Date: July 2022
Case: Felony Prostitution
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Felony Prostitution in Washington County. Because of Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor and her client’s proactive steps, Nicole was able to secure her client a gross misdemeanor rather than a felony. This means that the client will spend 2 years on probation with no jail or prison time, and they will not have a felony conviction on their record.

Nicole Secures Client Diversion Program

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.

Dani Helps Client Avoid Negligent Storage of a Firearm 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.

Felony Charges Reduced to Misdemeanors

Date: June 2022
Case: Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with a Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation after an incident occurring in December 2021. Based on the facts of the case as well as Mike’s client’s proactive participation in chemical dependency treatment and counseling, Mike negotiated a resolution where the felony was reduced to two misdemeanors and probation. His client avoided a felony conviction on his record, was able to keep his right to his firearms, and will not serve any jail time.

Dani gets Misdemeanor Conviction Expunged

Date: June 2022
Case: Expungement
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was convicted of misdemeanor disorderly conduct after an incident in 2014. This conviction continued to have negative impacts on their life, including hindering their ability to volunteer and be part of their community. Dani filed a petition and argued on behalf of her client for an expungement of the record. The Court granted the expungement, meaning the conviction is no longer publicly viewable and is no longer visible on their criminal record.

Dani gets Dismissal on Gross Misdemeanor, Stay of Adjudication on Misdemeanor

Date: June 2022
Case: Obstruct Legal Process; Domestic Assault
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was charged with Gross Misdemeanor Obstruction of Legal Process and a Misdemeanor Domestic Assault from an incident with their partner. With her client’s proactive steps, Dani was able to negotiate a dismissal of the gross misdemeanor and a stay of adjudication on the misdemeanor. This means her client will not serve any jail time, and after 1 year of probation with minimal conditions, the misdemeanor charge will also be dismissed.

Dani gets Harassment Restraining Order Dismissed

Date: June 2022
Case: Harassment Restraining Order
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client had a Harassment Restraining Order filed against them which alleged multiple incidents taking place over a period of months. Dani contested the HRO at an evidentiary hearing. She presented numerous pieces of evidence to counter the allegations, cross-examined the petitioner, and called several of her own witnesses. The Court ultimately ruled the petitioner did not have sufficient evidence showing harassment occurred and dismissed the Harassment Restraining Order against Dani’s client.

Isabel Negotiates Stays of Adjudication to Amended Charges for Two Clients

Date: June 2022
Cases: Misdemeanor Domestic Assault; Misdemeanor Assault
Result: Isabel represented two separate clients who faced charges of Assault and Domestic Assault. Through negotiating with the prosecutors, Isabel was able to secure Stays of Adjudication on amended charges of Disorderly Conduct for both clients. This means that neither client will have an Assault or Domestic Assault charge on their record, and neither will face specific collateral issues resulting from the original charges that would have had devastating career and life impacts for these clients. Additionally, after successful completion of probation, the Disorderly Conduct charge will be dismissed for both clients.

One Count Dismissed, One Count Stay of Adjudication

Date: June 2022
Case: Trespassing & Obstruction
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client faced charges of Misdemeanor Trespassing and Misdemeanor Obstruction of Legal Process in Dakota County. Based on Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, she was able to secure her client a dismissal on the Trespassing charge and a stay of adjudication on the Obstruction charge. This means that after just 1 year of remaining law abiding, the Obstruction charge will also be dismissed.

Dani Secures Reversal of Maltreatment Finding in DHS Case

Date: June 2022
Case: DHS Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adult
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: After Dani’s client received a finding of maltreatment of a vulnerable adult, they faced consequences such as losing their teaching license and other impacts to their employment. Dani appealed the finding of maltreatment to the Department of Human Services and obtained witness statements from several parties. Through her work in gathering additional evidence, cross-examining the agencies witnesses and making written legal arguments, Dani secured a reversal of the maltreatment findings. This means her client was found to not have committed the maltreatment and no longer faces the serious consequences that came along with it.

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