Dani’s Client Receives Stay of Adjudication in Hennepin County

Date: May 2021
Case: Gun Possession without a Permit
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani Peden’s client was charged with possession of a pistol without a permit in Hennepin County after being stopped for a minor traffic offense. After reviewing the evidence and examining the legal issues in the case, Dani was prepared to challenge the seizure of her client’s car. Dani reached out to the prosecutor about a possible resolution. Dani highlighted her client’s lack of criminal history and discussed possible evidentiary issues with the prosecutor. Based on their discussions, Dani was able to get the prosecutor to agree to a Stay of Adjudication for the possession of a pistol without a permit charge. This means that Dani’s client does have a criminal conviction for this charge and If Dani’s client follows the conditions set forth by the Court, after 1 year, the remaining charge will be dismissed.