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Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges Dismissed

Date: October 2022
Case: Criminal Sexual Conduct
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with three counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree, based on allegations from several years ago. Mike’s client maintained his innocence and even though the prosecutor offered a deal where Mike’s client could end up with the charges dismissed, Mike and his client were determined to go to trial. On the eve of trial, the prosecutor agreed to completely dismiss all charges.

Felony Prostitution Charges Reduced to a Gross Misdemeanor

Date: September 2022
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Solicitation of a Child to Engage in Prostitution. Even though the prosecutor said that they NEVER negotiate on these cases, Mike was able to negotiate a plea deal on the eve of trial, where the State agreed that the felony would be reduced to a gross misdemeanor. His client was able to avoid a felony conviction, did not serve any jail time, and was only sentenced to 2 years of probation.

Charges Declined Against Nicole’s Client

Date: July 2022
Case: Possession of Child Pornography
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was concerned about potential possession of child pornography charges. After Nicole worked with the client for a year, Anoka County declined to bring charges.

Nicole helps client avoid a felony, predatory registration, and jail

Date: June 2022
Case: Criminal Sexual Conduct
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client faced Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct charges based on a position of authority relationship and the victim’s age. However, Nicole negotiated with the prosecutor before charges were filed, and they were able to agree on a Fifth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct plea. This means her client will not have a felony record, avoided any sex offender registration requirements, and avoided jail time.

Felony Sex Charges Dismissed resolved as a Gross Misdemeanor

Date: April 2022
Case: Sex Trafficking, Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, Financial Fraud
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with two felony charges: Engaging in Sex Trafficking with an Individual Under 18 Years Old and Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct. Mike challenged probable cause for the sex trafficking charge and convinced a judge to dismiss that charge. Mike then successfully brought a motion for a downward durational departure on the remaining count—Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct—and convinced the judge to sentence that charge as a Gross Misdemeanor. This avoided a felony conviction on that charge. Mike was also able to convince the prosecutor in another county to dismiss a different felony charge based upon the resolution of the first case.

Mike Helps Client Avoid Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges

Date: March 2022
Case: Criminal Sexual Conduct
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike was retained to represent a client being investigated for Criminal Sexual Conduct charges in Hennepin County. In preparation, Mike contacted a private investigator to obtain statements from various witnesses and arranged for his client to take a private polygraph. Mike provided this information to the detective as well as an explanation as to what happened. Based on all this information, the County Attorney declined to charge Mike’s client.

Engaging in Prostitution Case Expunged

Date: January 2022
Case: Expungement
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: In 2012, Dani’s client was convicted of engaging in prostitution. This charge cost them their job, created problems in finding housing and new employment, and caused them to suffer from health problems. Through an expungement petition and hearing, Dani was able to convince the judge that her client’s case should be expunged. This means their record will no longer be viewable by the public and they can move on with their life.

Gross Misdemeanor Sex Charge Reduced

Date: January 2022
Case: Fifth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and Fifth Degree Assault
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Fifth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, a gross misdemeanor, and Fifth Degree Assault, a misdemeanor. Based on his client’s proactive steps and legal issues he raised, Mike was able to negotiate a dismissal of the Gross Misdemeanor Criminal Sexual Conduct charge and his client pled to a misdemeanor where they were put on probation for 1 year.

Nicole Secures Dismissal in First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Case

Date: December 2021
Case: 1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct after his daughter made allegations of sexual assault against him. After a year of independent investigation and persistent co

Mike Brandt Helps Client Avoid a Presumptive Prison Commit

Date: August 2021
Case: Third-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike was retained to fight a Third-Degree CSC in Anoka County. Mike’s client was looking at 64—84 months in prison. Mike was able to secure a downward dispositional departure. As a result, Mike’s client avoided the presumptive prison sentence. Instead, the client received 180 days in jail and was placed on probation.

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