Date: July 2021
Case: First Degree Controlled Substance Crime
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with several counts of aiding and abetting and conspiracy to commit Felony Aggravated First Degree Controlled Substance Crimes. These charges carried mandatory sentences of 7 years in prison. Mike encouraged his client to complete a substance use assessment and follow its recommendations. Mike explained his client’s proactive steps and the legal issues in the case to the prosecutor. Mike convinced the prosecutor to dismiss all but one of the charges, which the prosecutor agreed to amend to Aiding and Abetting Felony Second Degree Sale of a Controlled Substance and recommend a Stay of Imposition to the Court. Mike’s client pled guilty to this charge and the Court accepted this plea and convicted her of a felony, but the Court agreed to a Stay of Imposition. This means that the conviction will remain a felony while Mike’s client is on probation, however, once she successfully completes probation the conviction will be deemed a misdemeanor and she will have her civil rights restored.