Date: December 2022
Case: Probation Violation
Attorney: Isabel McClure
Result: Isabel’s client was alleged to have violated probation by failing drug tests, not remaining in contact with probation, and picking up a new criminal charge. Although the prosecutor argued for the client to serve 180 days in custody as a result of the violation, our office was able to successfully argue for credit for time served and a discharge from probation. This means the client will be able to put this case behind them and will not have to spend any additional time in jail.
Date: October 2022
Case: Probation Violation (x2)
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was facing two probation violations, and the prosecutor wanted the client to serve a 1 year and 1 day prison sentence. However, Nicole was able to convince the prosecutor to agree to no additional jail or prison time based on several proactive steps she advised the client to take. The client was also discharged from probation.
Date: July 2022
Case: Driving After Cancellation
Attorney: Isabel McClure
Result: While on parole, Isabel’s client was pulled over and charged with Driving After Cancellation, which was a violation of their parole terms. Although the maximum sentence for this particular charge was one year of jail time, this conviction would have sent Isabel’s client back to prison for over three years. Isabel explained this unique situation to the prosecutor and ultimately got the charge dismissed. This means that her client will not be sent back to prison, and they are eligible for an expungement immediately.
Date: July 2022
Case: Probation Violation
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was serving a year of probation for a damage to property charge when they violated the conditions of that agreement by getting a new DWI Charge. Although the matter was initially charged as a Felony with significant jail consequences, Dani worked with the prosecutors on both cases to negotiate an agreement where her client would serve 2 years of probation on the new charge and the probation violation would be dismissed. This means her client was able to finish her initial probation with no additional consequences on that case.
Date: April 2022
Case: Violation of No Contact Order and Probation Violation
Attorney: Isabel McClure
Result: Izy’s client was charged with a Gross Misdemeanor violation of a No Contact Order. After challenging probable cause, the prosecuting attorney dismissed the charge. Izy’s client also received a Probation Violation stemming from the same incident. At the Contested Revocation hearing, Izy got the prosecutor to dismiss the Probation Violation and reinstate her client on probation, thus avoiding jail time.
Date: April 2022
Case: Probation Violation
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike’s client faced a probation violation where the state was recommending a 19-month prison sentence. At the Contested Revocation hearing, Mike convinced the prosecutor and probation officer to agree to recommend that the court reinstate his client on probation. Mike’s client was sentenced to time in the workhouse with work release privileges and once he completes that time, he will be discharged from probation, thus avoiding prison.
Date: January 2022
Case: Probation Violation
Attorney: Danielle C. Peden
Result: A warrant was issued several years ago on behalf of Dani’s client following an alleged probation violation occurring in Crow Wing County. After negotiating with the prosecutor and probation, Dani was able to quash the warrant and schedule a Probation Violation Hearing with the Court. Due to discussions with the State and proactive steps taken by Dani’s client, the Judge ultimately discharged her client from probation. This means that Danielle’s client no longer has to report back to probation.
Date: June 2021
Case: Second Probation Violation
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was accused of violating his probation for a second time and faced prison time. Mike connected with the prosecutor before the probation violation hearing and explained that his client was undergoing new treatment, had a fair amount of jail credit, and was on probation in another county as well. Mike convinced the prosecutor to agree to Mike’s client being discharged from probation if he admitted to the violation. The court accepted this agreement and Mike’s client avoided additional jail time, avoided prison, and was discharged from probation.
Date: June 2021
Case: Probation Violation
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client faced a probation violation that could have resulted in his client being removed from the Diversion program and having a felony conviction entered. At the violation hearing, Mike explained his client’s personal situation and argued to keep his client in the Diversion program. Based on Mike’s client’s young age as well as the detrimental effect a felony conviction would have on his client, the Court did not revoke the Diversion program. This allowed Mike’s client to avoid a felony conviction and jail time. Instead, Mike’s client had his Diversion program extended for an additional 2 years and was ordered to complete an additional 50 hours of community service.
Date: March 2021
Case: Probation Violations
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike represented a client on three felony files where his client was alleged to have violated his probation by absconding from probation. Mike’s client was looking at the potential of going to prison if the court found that he had violated probation. In preparing the case, Mike provided documentation to the probation department and the prosecutor that Mike’s client had turned his life around by going through treatment, maintaining sobriety, and being gainfully employed. Based upon all of this information, Mike convinced the state to dismiss the probation violations and discharge his client from probation. Once the probation violations were discharged, Mike’s client had no further obligations to probation and did not face the risk of any jail time.
