Recent Victories
This is only a sample of our victories. We have successfully dismissed charges, reduced charges and significantly lowered maximum penalties in a variety of cases.
Case: Felony Second Degree Robbery, Aiding & Abetting (Anoka County, 2009)
Max Penalty: 3 years in custody and/or $5,000 fine
Result: 30 hours of community service
Summary: Client was charged with felony robbery as the "getaway driver" in a botched drug deal involving firearms and a shoot out. After negotiations, the charge was amended to a Fifth Degree Drug Possession and client received a stay of adjudication. She was placed on probation and completed 30 hours of community service in exchange for no jail time and no record of the offense.
Case: Felony Theft Probation Violation (Ramsey County, 2009)
Penalty Sought: 366 days in prison
Result: 120 days of house arrest
Summary: Client was convicted of felony theft 10 years ago and sentenced to 5 years probation. Client violated probation and fled the State for over 3 years. Client returned to Minnesota to quash her outstanding warrant. During her probation violation hearing, the State sought to revoke Client's probation and execute 366 days in prison. After making arguments to the judge, we secured a resolution whereby Client served only 120 days of house arrest with work and school release.
Case: Gross Misdemeanor Obstruction of Legal Process with Force (Hennepin County, 2009)
Max Penalty: 365 days in custody and/or a $3,000 fine
Result: Dismissed after One Year of Probation
Summary: Client was charged with obstructing legal process by physically fighting with and injuring a police officer. Client paid no fine, served no jail time and performed no community service. After completing one year of unsupervised probation, the case is dismissed from client's record.
Case: Misdemeanor Domestic Assault (Hennepin County, 2009)
Max Penalty: 90 days in custody and/or a $1,000 fine
Result: Case Dismissed
Case: Felony Domestic Assault & Third Degree Assault (Washington County, 2009)
Max Penalty: 10 years imprisonment and/or a $20,000 fine
Result: Downward Durational Departure
Summary: Client was charged with two separate counts of assault involving “substantial bodily harm” on two separate victims. The State sought an enhanced sentence against Client whereby he would serve the maximum possible prison sentence if convicted. We secured a downward durational departure from the Court whereby Client served only 8 months in custody.
Case: Obstruction of Legal Process and Flee on Foot (Hennepin County, 2009)
Max Penalty: 180 days in custody and/or a $2,000 fine
Result: Dismissed
Summary: Client was charged with obstructing legal process and fleeing the police upon being questioned about a burglary. Client's case was dismissed after paying a $200 fine and a one-year, unsupervised probationary period. Client was able to keep his new job during the economic recession.
Case: Detox 72-hour holds
Result: Clients released from 72-hour holds
Summary: All individuals who retained our firm for detox holds were successfully released. These early releases kept these clients from missing work and being away from their families.
Case: License Plate Impound Order Resulting from 3rd Degree DWI (Hennepin County, 2009)
Penalty: Impounded License Plates for One Year
Result: License Plates Returned to Client at State's Expense.
Summary: Because the DWI offender had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.20, the vehicle’s license plates were automatically impounded for a period of one year. By asserting the “innocent owner” defense, we provided written evidence of vehicle ownership as well as Client’s written testimony of ownership. The State rescinded the Impound Order and returned Client’s license plates at no cost.
Case: Fifth Degree Assault (Two Counts) and Disorderly Conduct (Hennepin County, 2008)
Max Penalty: 270 days in custody and/or $900 fine
Result: Assault Charges Dismissed and Disorderly Conduct Amended to Petty Misdemeanor (non-criminal)
Summary: Through negotiation, Client’s two assault charges were dismissed and her disorderly conduct charge was amended to a petty misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge (a non-criminal offense). Client paid a $100 fine and served no jail time, no probation and no community service. Client is now able to pursue a nursing career without a criminal record.
