Date: June 2020
Case: Speeding Ticket
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with speeding for going 20 mph over the speed limit. Mike reached out to the prosecutor and was able to obtain a continuance for dismissal for his client. This means that in one year the prosecutor will dismiss the case altogether so long as Mike’s client avoids any traffic violations within the year.
Date: June 2020
Case: Burglary in the First Degree
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: After being charged with Burglary in the First Degree, Mike Brandt’s client faced years in prison. However, by working with the prosecutor and helping his client take proactive steps such as counseling, Mike was able to negotiate a reduced charge of Interference with Privacy. As part of the negotiation, Mike’s client received a Stay of Imposition and was placed on probation. When Mike’s client successfully completes probation, his charge will be dropped down to a misdemeanor offense.
Date: June 2020
Case: Misdemeanor Theft
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Misdemeanor Theft in Anoka County. Due to COVID-19, upcoming court appearances for the case were put on hold. Nicole used this extra time to negotiate a favorable resolution for her client. The prosecutor agreed to a continue for dismissal, meaning the misdemeanor theft charge will be dismissed on June 23, 2021, as long as the client meets certain conditions. These conditions include paying a small fine and committing no same or similar offenses for 1 year. Nicole helped her client achieve their goal of avoiding a conviction.
Date: June 2020
Case: Gross Misdemeanor Third Degree DWI
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: The State charged Nicole’s client with 2 counts of Third Degree Driving While Impaired in Anoka County. Initially, the State wanted significant jail time due to the three prior DWIs. After the client’s hearing was postponed due to COVID-19, Nicole used the extra time to negotiate a favorable resolution. The Client pled guilty to Third Degree Driving While Impaired, and the other count of Third Degree Driving While Impaired was dismissed. The Client serves no jail time and will be on probation for 3 years. Nicole was able to accomplish the Client’s goals of avoiding jail time and maintaining her current employment.
Date: June 2020
Case: Workers Compensation Fraud & Insurance Fraud
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with 2 counts: felony Workers Compensation Fraud and felony Insurance Fraud in Anoka County. After months of negotiation, Nicole negotiated a favorable resolution: 4 years probation and less than a $300 fine with no jail in exchange for a guilty plea to 2 counts of gross misdemeanor Workers Compensation Fraud. Nicole was able to accomplish both of her client’s goals: avoid jail time and avoid a felony conviction.
Date: May 2020
Case: Driving After Revocation
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Driving After Revocation after an incident occurring in Anoka County. Nicole reached out to the prosecutor to discuss the legal issues of the case. After reviewing Nicole’s information, the State decided to outright dismiss the case.
Date: May 2020
Case: Fourth Degree DWI, Fourth Degree DWI, Misdemeanor Fleeing, Failure to Notify Owner of Damaged Property & Texting While Driving
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with two counts of Fourth Degree DWI, Fleeing, Failure to Notify Owner of Damaged Property & Texting While Driving after an incident occurring in Anoka County in September of 2019. Mike was able to negotiate a favorable resolution in this case. Mike’s client pled by mail to a reduced charge of Misdemeanor Careless Driving, with no jail time. The client also plead to Fourth Degree DWI with a Stay of Adjudication. This means that after the client successfully completes 1 year of unsupervised probation, the charge will be dismissed.
Date: May 2020
Case: Early Discharge from Probation
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was sentenced to complete 5 years of supervised probation. After completing 4 years of probation without any violations, the client hired Mike to bring a motion for early release from probation due to some difficulties that probation was creating in the client’s career. Mike gathered information regarding his client’s character as well as his performance on probation and argued for his client to be discharged early. After reviewing the submitted documentation, the Judge signed an order discharging Mike’s client from probation. Mike was able to complete this administratively and did not have to attend any hearings on this matter.
Date: May 2020
Case: Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Domestic Assault after an incident occurring in Anoka County. Nicole interviewed witnesses, disclosed evidence to the prosecutor, and prepared for trial. After reviewing Nicole’s information, the State decided to outright dismiss the case.
Date: May 2020
Case: Misdemeanor Failure to Stop for Traffic Control Signal
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with a misdemeanor Failure to Stop for Traffic Control Signal in Anoka County after the police investigated the scene of an accident. Nicole negotiated with the prosecutor and the prosecutor agreed to reduce the charges to a Petty Misdemeanor, this allowed Nicole’s client to avoid a criminal conviction.