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State V. A.D.

County: Hennepin
Original Charge: (F) 2nd Degree Burglary, Felony Theft
Test Result: None
Priors: None
Final Disposition: STAY OF IMPOSITION* on 2nd Degree Burglary, Felony Theft Dismissed

Sentence Imposed:

This was a very serious charge, carrying a very serious term of jail for the client if convicted. Our attorneys were able to negotiate for a Stay of Imposition, and avoid any significant jail time on behalf of the Client. The client was sentenced to only 90 days of executed jail, and was ordered to pay Restitution.
* If a Stay of Imposition is granted, the imposition (or pronouncement) of a prison sentence is delayed to some future date, provided that until that date the offender comply with conditions established by the court. If the offender does comply with those conditions until that date, the case is discharged, and for civil purposes (employment applications, etc.) the offender has a record of a misdemeanor rather than a felony conviction.

(Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission)

State V. A.S.

County: Washington (StillwateR)
Original Charge: (GM) 3rd Degree DWI (Minor Child in the Vehicle)
Test Result: 12
Priors: None
Final Disposition: 12

Sentence Imposed:

We were able to secure a sentence which included no executed jail, and a $300.00 Fine.

State V. A.T.

County: Scott
Original Charge: (GM) 2nd Degree DWI (3 Minor Children in the Vehicle)
Test Result: 057
Priors: 2
Final Disposition: (PM) Careless Driving

Sentence Imposed:

We were able to negotiate the Client’s Gross Misdemeanor charge down to a Petty Misdemeanor, which does not carry any jail time or probation. The client was only required to pay a $100.00 Fine.

State V. D.B.

County: Anoka
Original Charge: (F) 1st Degree DWI + 2 (F) DWI Probation Violations
Test Result: REFUSAL
Priors: 6 (Lifetime, incl. two Felony DWIs)
Final Disposition: (F) 1st Degree DWI + 2 PV Admissions

Sentence Imposed:

Despite this new Felony DWI conviction, which called for a mandatory 36 month prison sentence, and at the same time also caused probation violations on two prior felony DWIs where 41 and 42 months of prison time were previously stayed, we were able (over the prosecutor and probation department’s objections) to negotiate for the client to serve ONLY 90 days of local, in custody time (minus 1/3 credit for good time + 3 days already served) and pay a fine of only $300.00.

State V. D.E.

County: Dakota (Farmington)
Original Charge: (GM) Interference w/ 911 Call + (M) Domestic Assault
Test Result: N/A
Priors: N/A
Final Disposition: STAY OF ADJUDICATION* on (M) Domestic Assault

Sentence Imposed:

We were able to secure a stay of adjudication for 1 year, sentence which included no additional executed jail, 3 days of Sentence to Service, and only a $300.00 Fine.

* Stay of Adjudication: a Defendant pleads guilty to an offense. However, the Judge does not “accept” the guilty plea. Rather, you get a Sentence of a “Stay of Adjudication.”
A conviction for an offense is not entered on your criminal record, provided you successfully complete probation. Once you do, the charges are dismissed, and your criminal record is clear of any convictions.

State V. D.R.

County: Carver
Original Charge: 4th Degree DWI + Speed + Illegal Window Tint
Test Result: .07
Priors: None
Final Disposition: (M) Speed

Sentence Imposed:

We were able to negotiate for a plea to a non-alcohol related offense, and a sentence which included no additional executed jail, and only a $500.00 Fine.

State V. D.S.

County: Hennepin (Brooklyn Park)
Original Charge: (GM) 3rd Degree DWI
Test Result: .11
Priors: 1
Final Disposition: (M) Careless Driving

Sentence Imposed:

We were able to negotiate this Gross Misdemeanor charge down to a misdemeanor, carrying a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail. We were able to keep the client from serving any additional jail time, and the client was only ordered to pay a $300.00 Fine.

State V. D.T.

County: St. Louis (Ely)
Original Charge: 4th Degree DWI
Test Result: .09
Priors: None
Final Disposition: (M) Obstruct Legal Process

Sentence Imposed:

We were able to negotiate for a plea to a non-alcohol related offense, and a sentence which included no additional executed jail, and only a $300.00 Fine.

State V. J.A.

County: Hennepin (Edina)
Original Charge: 4th Degree DWI (Narcotics)
Test Result: N/A
Priors: None
Final Disposition: (M) Careless Driving

Sentence Imposed:

We were able to secure a sentence which included no additional executed jail, and only a $300.00 Fine.

State V. J.B.

County: Insanti
Original Charge: (F) Felony in Possession of a Firearm
Test Result: N/A
Priors: None
Final Disposition: DISMISSED

Sentence Imposed:

We filed a successful motion to DISMISS on the grounds that the client’s constitutional rights had been violated, and his right to possess a firearm had been restored previously. The prosecutor dismissed the case entirely. NO SENTENCE IMPOSED.

State V. J.C.

County: Hennepin (Minneapolis)
Original Charge: 5th Degree Assault
Test Result: N/A
Priors: None
Final Disposition: (M) Disorderly Conduct

Sentence Imposed:

We were able to secure a sentence which included no additional executed jail, only 5 days of Sentence to Service, and no Fines.

State V. J.H.

County: Dakota (Inver Grove Heights)
Original Charge: (GM) 4th Degree Assault
Test Result: N/A
Priors: N/A
Final Disposition: (M) Disorderly Conduct

Sentence Imposed:

We were able to negotiate the Client’s Gross Misdemeanor charge down to a Misdemeanor, with a sentence that included no additional executed jail and only a $300.00 Fine.

State V. J.J.

County: Anoka
Original Charge: 2nd Degree SWI (Snowmobiling While Intoxicated)
Test Result: .18
Priors: 2
Final Disposition: 3rd Degree SWI

Sentence Imposed:

the Client’s snowmobile, valued at approximately $10,000 was forfeited as a result of this charge. We were able to negotiate a buyback of the forfeited snowmobile for only $2,250.00. We were also able to negotiate all 28 days of the custody time to be served on Electronic Home Monitoring. $500.00 fine.

State V. J.L.

County: Hennepin
Original Charge: 2nd Degree DWI (Accident w/Injuries)
Test Result: .23
Priors: 5 (Lifetime)
Final Disposition: 2nd Degree DWI

Sentence Imposed:

We were able to successfully negotiate for minimal time in custody on behalf of the client. Client was sentenced to only 2 Days executed Jail; with the remaining 28 Days on Electronic Home Monitoring and a $900.00 Fine.

State V. J.O.

County: Anoka (Spring Lake Park)
Original Charge: 4th Degree DWI
Test Result: .07
Priors: None
Final Disposition: (PM) Careless Driving

Sentence Imposed:

We were able to negotiate the Client’s Misdemeanor charge down to a Petty Misdemeanor, which does not carry any jail time or probation. The client was only required to pay a $300.00 Fine.

State V. J.T.

County: Anoka (Blaine)
Original Charge: 4th Degree DWI
Test Result: .13
Priors: Charged once, but not convicted
Final Disposition: (M) Careless Driving

Sentence Imposed:

Sentence Imposed: We were able to secure a sentence which included no additional executed jail, and only a $300.00 Fine.

State V. J.Z.

County: Anoka
Original Charge: 4th Degree DWI + Driving After Revocation (DAR) + Posession of Drug Paraphernalia
Test Result: .13
Priors: None
Final Disposition: DISMISSED

Sentence Imposed:

We successfully challenged the Implied Consent on the grounds that the Officer’s stop of the client’s vehicle violated his constitutional rights, which resulted in RESCISSION of the Clients license revocation. Based on the issues raised at the Implied Consent, we were able to convince the prosecutor to DISMISS the charges completely.

State V. L.P.

County: Washington (Cottage Grove)
Original Charge: 2nd Degree DWI
Test Result: REFUSAL
Priors: 1
Final Disposition: STAY OF ADJUDICATION* on 3rd Degree DWI + (M) Careless Driving

Sentence Imposed:

We successfully challenged the Implied Consent which resulted in the RESCISSION of the Clients license revocation; our attorneys were also able to secure a sentence which included no executed jail and a $500.00 Fine.

* Stay of Adjudication: a Defendant pleads guilty to an offense. However, the Judge does not “accept” the guilty plea. Rather, you get a Sentence of a
Stay of Adjudication.

A conviction for an offense is not entered on your criminal record, provided you successfully complete probation. Once you do, the charges are dismissed, and your criminal record is clear of any convictions.

State V. L.S.

County: Wright
Original Charge: 4th Degree DWI
Test Result: .10
Priors: None
Final Disposition: Careless Driving

Sentence Imposed:

We successfully challenged the Implied Consent which resulted in the RESCISSION of the Clients license revocation; the Client was sentenced to 40 Hours Community Work Service, and a $300.00 Fine

 

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