Case Results
State of Minnesota v. E.B.
Hennepin County, 2010
Felony Third-Degree Assault
Penalty: 5 years imprisonment and/or a $1o,000 fine
Result: Case Dismissed
The State dismissed the sole charge halfway through jury selection.
State of Minnesota v. K.L.
Hennepin County, 2010
Misdemeanor Order for Protection Violation
Penalty: 90 days in custody and/or a $1,000 fine
Result: Case Dismissed
Evidence of an alibi was presented to the prosecution disproving all allegations made. We argued that the State’s sole witness was not credible and our three witnesses would prevail at trial.
State of Minnesota v. J.F.
Anoka County, 2009
Felony Second-Degree Robbery, Aiding & Abetting
Penalty: 3 years in custody amd/or a $5,000 fine
Result: 30 hours of community service
Client was charged with felony robbery as a getaway driver in a botched drug deal with a gun shootout. After negotiations with the State, the charge was amended to Fifth-Degree Drug Possession and Client received a Stay of Adjudication. Client was placed on probation and completed 30 hours of community service in exchange for no jail time and no conviction of the offense on record. Client’s future was not destroyed by this incident.
State of Minnesota v. T.S.
Ramsey County, 2009
Felony Theft Probation Violation
Penalty Sought: 366 days in prison
Result: 120 days of house arrest with work release
Client was convicted of felony theft 10 years ago and was sentenced to 5 years of probation. Client violated probation and fled the State for over 3 years before returning. During Client’s probation violation hearing, the State sought to revoke probation and execute 366 days in prison. After making arguments to the judge, the Court agreed to place Client on 120 days of house arrest with work and school release.
State of Minnesota v. R.H.
Hennepin County, 2009
Gross Misdemeanor Obstruction of Legal Process with Force
Penalty: 365 days in custody and/or a $3,000 fine
Result: Dismissed after One Year of Unsupervised Probation
Client was charged with obstructing legal process by physically fighting with and injuring a police officer. After aggressive negotiations, Client paid no fine, served no jail and performed no community service. After completing one year of unsupervised probation, the case was dismissed from Client’s record.
State of Minnesota v. J.M.
Hennepin County, 2009
Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Penalty: 90 days in custody and/or a $1,000 fine
Result: Case Dismissed
State of Minnesota v. D.G.
Washington County, 2009
Felony Domestic Assault & Third-Degree Assault
Penalty: 10 years in prison and/or a $20,000 fine
Result: Downward Durational Departure
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 whereby Client served only 8 months in custody.
State of Minnesota v. G.H.
Hennepin County, 2009
Obstruction of Legal Process & Flee on Foot
Penalty: 180 days in custody and/or a $2,000 fine
Result: Case Dismissed
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 completing one year of unsupervised probation. Client was able to keep his new job during the economic recession.
D.S. v. Commissioner of Public Safety
Hennepin County, 2009
License Plate Impoundment Challenge from Third-Degree DWI
Penalty: License Plates Impounded for One Year with New ”Whiskey” Plates
Result: License Plates Returned to Client at State’s Expense
Because the DWI offender had a blood alcohol concentration of .20 or higher, the vehicle’s license plates were automatically impounded and destroyed. By arguing 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 brand new license plates to Client at no cost.
State of Minnesota v. K.C.
Hennepin County, 2008
Fifth-Degree Assault (2 Counts) & Disorderly Conduct
Penalty: 270 days in custody and/or a $900 fine
Result: Assault charge dismissed and Disorderly Conduct charge Amended to Petty Misdemeanor (non-criminal)
Client was charged with assaulting bouncers at a Minneapolis nightclub. After aggressive negotiations, the assault charges were dropped and the disorderly conduct charge was amended to a non-criminal petty misdemeanor (like a speeding ticket). Client paid $100 and served no jail time, served no probation time and served no community service. Client was able to pursue a nursing career without a criminal record.
