Mike Brandt’s client was charged in Hennepin County District Court with DWI for a driving incident that happened in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Mike’s client tested well over twice the legal limit and because of the high test, Mike’s client was charged with a gross misdemeanor offense. Mike’s client had hopes of entering into employment in law enforcement and he was very concerned about how a gross misdemeanor conviction might affect his future career plans.
In preparation of the case, Mike spent a great deal of time going through the reports and challenged the reasons the State Trooper stopped his client, arrested him, and Mike also looked at the validity of the testing machine. Based upon all of that, Mike was able to negotiate a reduced charge for his client of misdemeanor DWI. Mike’s client was placed on probation and other than paying a fine, doing community work service, and attending a DWI education class he had no other obligations. In the end, Mike’s client avoided a gross misdemeanor and still has a shot at a career in law enforcement.