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.
Date: June 2021
Case: Theft
Attorney: Nicole A. Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with theft in Coon Rapids after under-ringing items at a department store. Nicole met with the prosecutor and explained the legal issues and her client’s personal situation. After connecting with the prosecutor, the State agreed to enter an agreement for a Continuance for Dismissal. If Nicole’s client completes the Court’s conditions, the charge will be dismissed after 1 year.
Date: June 2021
Case: Gross Misdemeanor Theft
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Gross Misdemeanor Theft for allegedly “tag switching” more than $500 worth of items at a department store. Mike explained the proactive steps his client had taken since the incident to the prosecutor. Mike successfully negotiated a Stay of Adjudication, where Mike’s client pled guilty to the charge but the judge agreed to not accept the plea and, instead, placed Mike’s client on probation for 1 year. Upon successful completion of probation, the charge will be dismissed and Mike’s client will avoid a conviction.
Date: March 2021
Case: Avoided Theft Charge
Attorney: Mike Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with theft after attempting to steal an item from a Walmart store. Mike reached out to the prosecutor in this case and explained the proactive steps his client had taken since the incident, discussed the legal issues in the case, and ultimately came to a resolution where Mike’s client pled to a reduced charge of disorderly conduct and the theft charge was dismissed. As part of the plea to disorderly conduct, Mike’s client avoided any jail time, paid a small fine, and will be off probation once he pays his fine.
Date: February 2021
Case: Juvenile Felony Theft of a Motor Vehicle and Felony Damage to Property
Attorney: Nicole A. Kettwick
Result: After a joyriding incident with someone else’s car turned into the car exploding, Nicole’s client faced two felony charges in juvenile court. Nicole worked with the prosecutor to reach an agreement called a stay of adjudication, which meant that her client pled guilty to one count, but the Court did not convict her client and instead placed him on probation. Instead, after successful completion of one year of probation, the remaining charge against her client will be dismissed. This resolution allowed her client to avoid a conviction and juvenile detention altogether.
Date: June 2020
Case: Misdemeanor Theft
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Misdemeanor Theft in Anoka County. Due to COVID-19, upcoming court appearances for the case were put on hold. Nicole used this extra time to negotiate a favorable resolution for her client. The prosecutor agreed to a continue for dismissal, meaning the misdemeanor theft charge will be dismissed on June 23, 2021, as long as the client meets certain conditions. These conditions include paying a small fine and committing no same or similar offenses for 1 year. Nicole helped her client achieve their goal of avoiding a conviction.
Date: March 2020
Case: Theft and Trespass
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Theft and Trespass. Nicole filed a Motion with the Court asking that the case be dismissed for lack of probable cause. The State subsequently dismissed the case outright.
Date: January 2020
Case: Misdemeanor Theft
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with Misdemeanor Theft for an incident occurring in McLeod in 2018. After persistent efforts and pushing the case to trial, Mike was able to negotiate a continuance for dismissal for his client. This means that his client did not plead guilty, did not admit guilt, and if they have no same or similar offenses for 6 months, the charges will be dismissed. Mike also negotiated that his client’s record will expunged (sealed) following the dismissal.
Date: December 2019
Case: Theft
Attorney: Michael Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with felony theft. Mike was able to negotiate with the Anoka County Prosecutor a Stay of Adjudication. Meaning if the client is able to refrain from any further criminal activity the charge will be dismissed. This will allow his client to avoid having a conviction on his record.
Charges: Theft by Swindle
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Date: May 2019
Result: After working together with her client to collect letters summarizing her client’s mental diagnoses and challenges, Nicole was able to come to an agreement with the prosecutor to amend the charge to Disorderly Conduct with a Stay of Adjudication, 6 months of unsupervised probation, and a minimal fine. The Disorderly Conduct Charge will be Dismissed if she remains law-abiding for the next 6 months.
