Case State v. J.J., 73-CR-23-9094

The client was charged with theft by swindle in Stearns County. I resolved the case with a plea to nonfelony simple theft, restitution and no jail time, keeping both a felony and a crime of dishonesty off the client’s record.

Case State v. R.N., 05-CR-23-1935

The client, a veteran, was charged in Benton County with felony domestic assault by strangulation—a qualified domestic violence-related offense that can be enhanced. I negotiated a plea to misdemeanor disorderly conduct and obstructing legal process, with credit for time served.

Case State v. J.B., 48-CR-24-534

The client was charged in Mille Lacs County with second-degree assault, which carries a mandatory minimum of one year in prison. I conducted an extensive investigation and prepared the case for trial. The prosecutor ultimately dismissed the charge.

Case State v. K.W.V., 13-CR-23-291

The prosecutor charged the client with aiding and abetting the theft of property involving a catalytic converter. I obtained a nonfelony plea with credit for time served and restitution, avoiding a felony conviction.

Case State v. V.G., 48-CR-21-1814

The client was charged in Benton County with felony first-degree criminal damage to property, felony fifth-degree drug possession, two counts of fourth-degree assault on police officers, possession of brass knuckles and obstruction of legal process. I secured a stay of adjudication on the criminal-damage charge and dismissal of every other charge. Nothing ended up on the client’s criminal record.

Case State v. D.K., 73-CR-23-7985

Stearns County charged the client with felony second-degree burglary and felony attempted first-degree burglary arising from two separate incidents. First-degree burglary carried a mandatory 180-day jail sentence. I secured dismissal of the first-degree burglary charge in exchange for a nonfelony sentence on the second-degree burglary charge. The young client avoided a felony conviction and six months in jail.

Case State v. L.T., 27-CR-24-20349

The client was charged with misdemeanor shoplifting in Hennepin County. At the first hearing, I persuaded the prosecutor to agree to a continuance without a plea in exchange for restitution. The theft will not appear on the client’s criminal record.

Case State v. M.E., 02-CR-22-2199

The client was involved in a school fight shortly after his 18th birthday and was charged with disorderly conduct. I secured a stay of adjudication, keeping the offense off his criminal record.

Case State v. I.S., 73-CR-23-8703

The client was charged with running a school bus stop arm while children were present, a gross misdemeanor that could have resulted in suspension of the client’s driver’s license. I obtained a plea to a misdemeanor school bus arm violation without children present and a fine. The client avoided license suspension and two years of probation and was able to join the military without delay.