Date: February 2023
Case: Theft
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was facing one count of Misdemeanor Theft. Based on Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, Nicole was able to convince the prosecutor to agree to a continuance for dismissal. This means that after one year of having no theft-related charges and avoiding the location of the theft, the case will be dismissed without the client having to admit guilt.
Date: January 2023
Case: Felony Theft
Attorney: Danielle C. Peden
Result: Danielle’s client faced a felony conviction after several theft related incidents at a retail store. After obtaining letters to support her client’s character and compiling documentation of medical history and treatment for health issues that contributed to the incidents, Danielle negotiated a continuance for dismissal. This means that as long as Danielle’s clients adheres to certain conditions for 9 months, the Theft charge will automatically be dismissed.
Date: January 2023
Case: Misdemeanor Theft
Attorney: Isabel McClure
Result: Isabel’s client was facing a Misdemeanor Theft charge after “skip-scanning” items at a store in Andover, meaning that they did not pay for all of the items at a self-checkout. Based on Isabel’s negotiations, she was able to negotiate a stay of adjudication. This means that after just six months of having no same or similar offenses, the case will be dismissed.
Date: January 2023
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was previously convicted in juvenile court on two different felony cases for theft and aiding and abetting assault charges following an incident in 2020. The convictions continued to have a negative impact on her client’s school and ability to work. After filing the necessary expungement petitions, Dani argued on behalf of her client for the Court to seal the record. The Court granted the expungements a few days later, meaning the convictions will no longer be viewable or visible on their criminal record.
Date: November 2022
Case: Theft
Attorney: Isabel McClure
Result: Isabel’s client was charged with misdemeanor theft after “skip-scanning” items at a store in Maple Grove, meaning they did not pay for all of the items at a self-checkout. However, Isabel was able to convince the prosecutor to agree to a continuance for dismissal (CFD). Therefore, after just 5 months with no similar offenses, the case will be dismissed.
Date: November 2022
Case: Theft x2
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was facing theft charges in two separate cases, both arising out of skip scanning incidents. Based on Nicole’s discussions with the prosecutor, she was able to negotiate a dismissal of one of the cases and a stay of adjudication on the other. This means that after just 1 year of probation, the remaining case will also be dismissed.
Date: October 2022
Case: Theft
Attorney: Isabel L. McClure
Result: Isabel’s client was charged with theft after “skip-scanning” items at a store, meaning they did not pay for all the items at a self-checkout. Based on the proactive steps her client took and Isabel’s negotiations with the prosecutor, she was able to secure a Stay of Adjudication for her client. Therefore, after one year of probation, the charge will be dismissed.
Date: October 2022
Case: Theft
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was charged with misdemeanor theft for a “skip-scanning” incident where they did not pay for all the items they took from the store. Based on the client’s proactive steps and Dani’s negotiations with the prosecutor, the case was resolved with a continuance for dismissal. This means the charge will be dismissed after 1 year and payment of a fine.
Date: April 2022
Case: Theft
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: After Dani’s client failed to scan some of their grocery items, they faced a misdemeanor charge of theft. With her client’s proactive steps, Dani was able to negotiate a resolution with the prosecutor called a stay of adjudication. This means that after Dani’s client completes only 6 months of unsupervised probation and pays a fine, the theft charge will be dismissed.
Date: January 2022
Case: Theft
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with misdemeanor theft after a misunderstanding from a store in Dakota County. After negotiating with the prosecutor, Nicole was able to secure her client a continuance for dismissal. This means that after 1 year of unsupervised probation, the charge will be dismissed.
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