Results

We constantly strive to get charges dismissed or reduced, keep our clients out of jail and keep their records clean. We take all of our cases personally and work to ensure the best possible results for your future. Below is a brief sample of our many victories.

State of Minnesota v. E.B.

Hennepin County
Felony Third-Degree Assault
Penalty: 5 years imprisonment and/or a $10,000 fine

Result: Case Dismissed

 

State of Minnesota v. J.L.

Ramsey County
Second-Degree Assault, Crime Committed for the Benefit of a Gang (Two Counts)

Result: Case Expunged (Sealed)

Client was convicted of two counts of Second-Degree Assault, Crime Committed for the Benefit of a Gang (a drive-by shooting) in 1997.  He served ten years of probation and was discharged in 2007.  Client was suffering employment hardship due to his criminal background.  We argued that Client had changed his life for the better and deserved a clean slate.  The chief judge in Ramsey County agreed and ordered Client’s criminal record sealed.

 

State of Minnesota v. N.H.

Dakota County

First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (2 Counts) and Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (2 Counts)
Penalty: 24 years imprisonment

Result: Probation

Client was charged with the molestation of two underage nieces.  The State had corroborating testimony of abuse from both victims but through extremely aggressive negotiations, Client received a stay of imposition whereby his felony will convert to a misdemeanor level offense once probation is complete.  Client received 8 months of local jail including work release privileges, a minimum fine and no community service obligations.  

 

State of Minnesota v. R.H.

Hennepin County
Gross Misdemeanor Obstruction of Legal Process with Force
Penalty: 365 days in custody and/or a $3,000 fine

Result: Case Dismissed

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. K.L.

Hennepin County
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
Felony Second-Degree Robbery, Aiding & Abetting
Penalty: 3 years in custody and/or a $5,000 fine

Result: Community service only

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. J.M.

Hennepin County
Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Penalty: 90 days in custody and/or a $1,000 fine

Result: Case Dismissed


State of Minnesota v. G.H.

Hennepin County
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
License Plate Impoundment Challenge from Third-Degree DWI
Penalty: License Plates Impounded for One Year with New ”Whiskey” Plates

Result: License Plates Returned 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
Fifth-Degree Assault (2 Counts) & Disorderly Conduct
Penalty: 270 days in custody and/or a $900 fine

Result: Assault Dismissed, Disorderly Conduct Amended to Petty Misdemeanor

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.