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.
Date: November 2021
Case: Felony Theft – Divert Corporate Property (Over $35,000)
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike was retained to help a client fight a felony theft charge. Mike’s client was concerned about having a felony conviction on his record. Based on the client’s concerns, Mike was able to negotiate a resolution with the prosecutor in which Mike’s client plead guilty to misdemeanor theft and paid restitution. Mike’s client was able to avoid a felony conviction, served no jail time, and is not on probation.
Date: October 2021
Case: Theft
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was accused of “skip-scanning” groceries at a local grocery store after spending over $200 on groceries in Hennepin County. Facing a charge of misdemeanor theft, Nicole negotiated with the prosecutor and reached a resolution of a continuance for dismissal for her client. Her client did not have to appear in court and did not have to go through a jury trial; instead, after about a year where Nicole’s client is to not commit any similar offenses, the charge will be dismissed.
Date: September 2021
Case: Felony Theft
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client faced felony theft allegations causing her to lose her job as a nurse after her ex-fiancé’s family accused her of stealing. Nicole worked with her client for over two years to fight these charges. On the eve of trial, they reached a favorable resolution where her client paid restitution and the State dismissed the case. Nicole’s client did not have to plead guilty or admit to wrongdoing and was not convicted of the offense. After paying the restitution, Nicole’s client was able to get a new job and, one year from now, she will be eligible for an expungement.
Date: July 2021
Case: Theft
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole Kettwick’s client was charged with Misdemeanor Theft in Hennepin County. After reviewing the evidence and allowing time for her client to take proactive steps to address their conduct, Nicole reached out to the prosecutor about a possible resolution. Nicole highlighted her client’s lack of criminal history and progress since this incident. Based on their discussions, Nicole was able to get the prosecutor to agree to a Continuance for Dismissal. This means that Nicole’s client will have their case “continued” for 1 year and after 1 year, if her client does not commit a same or similar offense, the charge will be dismissed.
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