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Mike’s Client Avoids a Felony in Criminal Sexual Conduct Case

Date: January 2023
Case: Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (x2)
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was facing two counts of Felony Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (which could have been charged as a more serious First Degree charge). Based on Mike’s negotiations with the prosecutor and his client’s proactive steps, Mike was able to negotiate a plea agreement that allowed Mike to argue for a gross misdemeanor sentence, hopefully avoiding a felony for his client. After filing a motion and a memo asking the judge to sentence the case as a gross misdemeanor, and making oral arguments at the sentencing hearing, Mike convinced the judge to agree to a downward durational departure. This means that the client received a gross misdemeanor (rather than a felony) level sentence. Mike’s client was placed on probation for two years.

Charges Declined for Nicole’s Client

Date: January 2023
Case: Preliminary Criminal Sexual Conduct
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s 18-year-old client was facing a potential criminal sexual conduct charge after allegations were reported to the police. After Nicole spoke with the prosecutor, investigator, and hired her own forensic expert, the prosecutor decided to decline charges.

Prison Time Avoided on Felony Sex Charges

Date: December 2022
Case: First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike was retained to represent a client facing 12 years in prison with First and Third Degree Criminal Sexual conduct charges, stemming from incidents that happened over a decade ago. Mike successfully negotiated with the State to dismiss the First-Degree charge and resolved the case with his client given five years of probation.

Nicole’s Client Avoids Conviction in Criminal Sexual Conduct Case

Date: November 2022
Case: Gross Misdemeanor Criminal Sexual Conduct (x2), Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was facing three charges in Wright County: two counts of Gross Misdemeanor Domestic Assault and one count of Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. Based on Nicole’s discussions with the prosecutor and her client’s participation in therapy, Nicole was able to negotiate a dismissal of all the charges and a stay of adjudication for Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct. This means that after just 1 year of probation, the Disorderly Conduct charge will also be dismissed.

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.

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