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Dani Peden Helps Restore Firearm Rights Over Objections

Date: October 2019
Case: Firearm Restoration
Attorney: Danielle C. Peden
Result: Dani’s client had a prior Criminal Sexual Conduct Conviction in Meeker County which resulted in a permanent loss of his right to possess firearms. Although her client had additional criminal convictions since the offense, and the State strongly objected to the restoration, Dani was able to secure an order formally granting restoration of her client’s firearm rights.

Mike Brandt’s client gets Stay of Adjudication on Juvenile Sex Offense

Date: June 2019
City/County: City of Shoreview, Anoka County
Charges: Juvenile Fifth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Result: After Mike Brandt’s client completes 180 days of probation, the charges against him will be dismissed.

Mike Brandt’s involvement in preliminary prostitution investigation results in no charges

Date: June 2019
City/County: City of Waite Park, Stearns County
Result: Mike’s client was being investigated for allegedly engaging in prostitution. Mike communicated with the investigator multiple times and his client was never charged.

Nicole Kettwick helps client avoid charges for criminal sexual conduct

Date: May 2019
City/County: Ramsey and Hennepin County
Result: Nicole’s client was investigated for criminal sexual conduct after allegations were made in Ramsey and Hennepin County. Nicole immediately went to work contacting all agencies involved in the investigation, provided additional information, and was able to help her client successfully avoid charges.

Nicole Kettwick’s client receives reduced criminal sexual conduct charge to misdemeanor disorderly conduct

Charges: Fifth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Date: May 2019
Result: Criminal Sexual Conduct charges reduced to misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Nicole’s client was charged in the city of St. Paul in Ramsey County. After negotiating with the prosecutor, Nicole was able to convince the prosecutor to amend the charge to Disorderly Conduct. Nicole successfully accomplished her client’s goals of keeping Criminal Sexual Conduct off his record and not serving any jail time.

Mike Brandt’s client gets minimal jail time for possession of pornographic works involving a minor

Date: May 2019
City/County: City of Otsego, Wright County
Charges: Possessing Pornographic Works Involving a Minor
Result: Mike Brandt’s client received no prison time and only 30 days in jail. Also, after five years of probation, his felony conviction will be dropped down to a misdemeanor.

Nicole Kettwick succeeds in getting reduced criminal sexual conduct charge for client

Charge: Fifth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct in Anoka County
Attorney: Nicole A. Kettwick
Date: April 2019
Result: Nicole convinced the prosecutor to charge her client with the lesser charge of Fifth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct instead of the Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct charge. In doing so, Nicole achieved her client’s goal of avoiding predatory offender registration. She also helped her client avoid any jail time.

Preliminary Investigation Results in No Charges Being Filed

Mike Brandt was retained by a client who was under investigation for some allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior against his girlfriend. As part of Mike’s representation, Mike’s investigator interviewed numerous witnesses who were aware of the situation between his client and the complainant. The investigator also interviewed two of the client’s children who were home when these allegations arose. After...

Juvenile Sex Offense Results in Stay of Adjudication

Mike Brandt’s client was charged with a sex offense in Anoka County Juvenile Court for engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior. In preparation of the case, Mike had his client obtain an evaluation and attend counseling to address his issues. When the case was finally charged, Mike was able to convince the Judge to do a stay of adjudication. That means...

Felony Prostitution with a Minor Charge Results in Gross Misdemeanor Sentence

Mike Brandt’s client was caught up in a sting and was charged with Prostitution with a Child Under the Age of 16. Because of the way the matter was charged, Mike’s client was facing a felony conviction which, if convicted, would have haunted his client for the rest of his life. In preparation for the case, Mike had his client...

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