Case Success

Juvenile client was charged in Stearns County with Assault in the Fifth Degree.  Client appeared in Sherburne County for a disposition hearing.  Matt was able to convince the judge to stay adjudication of the sentence and the charge will be dismissed if client successfully completes probation.

 Client was charged Domestic Assault in Hennepin County.  Matt negotiated dismissal of the charges if client completed an online Domestic Abuse program.  Client completed the program and the prosecutor will be dismissing the charges.

Client charged in Sherburne County with Felony 1st Degree Criminal Damage to Property. After a trial, and a departure motion, the judge sentenced her to a gross misdemeanor and community service.

Client charged with 5th Degree Possession of a prescription pill she stole from a client. After completing a chemical assessment, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge to a gross misdemeanor, keep it off her record with a 152.18 stay of adjudication, and one year of unsupervised probation.

Client had an assault charge from 2014 involving a family member.  After reviewing the petition and records, and over the objection of the County Attorney, the court sealed the records.  The court commented that it was not even a “close call” that the records should be expunged.

Adult client lost his temper with two juveniles and was charged with Felony Threats of Violence and misdemeanor assault.  Client completed an anger assessment and the prosector agreed to dismiss the felony.  Client was sentenced  on the assault to no jail time and unsupervised probation.

Juvenile client charged in Stearns County with a fight in school resulting in misdemeanor assault and 4th degree riot charges.  The issue was the client was already on probation in Sherburne County for an assault with a knife.  Client was able to keep the felony 2nd degree assault off his record at his probation violation hearing, and not do any out-of-home placement.  Client was ordered to complete some community service, and the felony 2nd Degree Assault was dismissed.

Client was charged in Stearns County with six counts of Possession of Child Pornography requiring a prison sentence.  After completing evaluations, and over the objection of the County Attorney, the judge placed the client on probation.

Client was charged in Todd County with gross misdemeanor Criminal Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult. After having previously filed a motion to dismiss the charges.  The prosecutor voluntarily dismissed a felony charge of Criminal Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult.  The prosecutor dismiss the gross misdemeanor charge on the eve of trial.

Client was charged in Crow Wing County with two counts Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree and two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree. He was facing a presumptive sentence of 12 years in prison.  Client completed a psychosexual evaluation prior to resolving the matter.  We were able to convince the prosecutor to dismiss the First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct charges and client pleaded guilty to one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree.  Client was placed on probation and was ordered to serve a probationary jail sentence. 

 Client was the respondent in a Harassment Restraining Order.  The Court had denied Petitioner’s request for an HRO, but Petitioner requested a hearing.  Client retained the firm to represent him at the hearing. The Court denied Petitioner’s request for an HRO following the contested hearing. 

Client charged in Benton County with 3rd Degree DWI test refusal.  After completing programming and classes, prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor and no jail time.

Client charged with Drug Sales in 2018.  After showing the court he is a changed person, all files were expunged, and his FIREARM rights were restored.

Client charged in Mille Lacs County with Aiding an Offender After the Fact – 2nd Degree Murder. Was able to get the client released from jail, and entered into a treatment program.  Despite objections, the client was given a probation sentence and no additional jail time.

Client charged in  Nobles County with two counts of Aggravated 1st Degree Drug Sales, one count of 1st Degree Drug Sale, and one count of 1st Degree Drug Possession, the client pled to drug possession and the more serious charges were dismissed.  He was  given a downward departure from the mandatory sentencing guidelines and should be eligible for the Challenge Incarceration Program and early release. 

Client charged with theft of controlled substances and possession of controlled substances.  Despite priors, the theft was dismissed and she received no jail time and the charged will be reduced to a misdemeanor once probation is complete.

Client was charged with DAC-IPS. Client had enrolled in interlock and license was reinstated at the time of his plea. Agreement reached to amend charge to No Driver’s License in Possession – a misdemeanor. Client ordered to pay a fine and complete 24 hours of community service.

Client served with paperwork for an Order for Protection for acts that he did not commit. Client was also served with a separate Harassment Restraining Order. After investigation and litigation, both the Order for Protection and Harassment Restraining orders were dismissed, AND we are able to obtain a Harassment Restraining Order against the party making these false claims.

Client was charged in Crow Wing County with 3rd Degree DWI as the result of a one vehicle accident where he provided a blood sample of .218. Client had completed a MADD Victim Panel and a Substance Use Disorder Assessment prior to resolving the case. Agreement reached whereby Client did not have to serve any jail time and only needed to pay a fine, a penalty assessment, and follow the recommendations of the SUDA.

Client charged in Stearns County with 2nd Degree DWI for second DWI in the last 2 years, and refusing the test. After getting enrolled in treatment and negotiation we were able to resolve the case with only 28 additional days of house arrest and probation.

Client charged in Benton County with a high blood alcohol 3rd Degree DWI. Agreement was reached to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor DWI and client was not required to serve any jail.

Client charged in Olmsted County with Burglary and Criminal Damage to property. Able to resolve the case before the first court date with a plea to Misdemeanor Criminal Damage to Property, no jail, a $300.00 fine and one year of unsupervised probation.

Client charged in Stearns County with 5th Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct. Prosecutor agreed to no executed jail, and probation.

Client charged in Benton County with 2nd Offense DWI with a high blood alcohol level. After challenging the Implied Consent (Driver’s License revocation and entry onto their license) as well as the DWI charges, the DWI was completely removed from the record, and the case was settled for a careless driving and no jail time.

Client charged in Stearns County with DWI after being caught speeding over 100MPH while intoxicated. Speeding charges dismissed (which carry a longer license revocation than the DWI) and the client was able to plead to the DWI and received informal probation.

Client charged in Benton County for Driving After Cancellation – Inimical to Public Safety. Case was resolved with a Stay of Adjudication after we helped client get his license back valid.

Client charged in Todd County with two counts of Felony Kidnapping. After challenging the charges and complex negotiations, the client plead guilty to disorderly conduct and served no jail time.

Client charged in Stearns County with 6th lifetime DWI. Case resolved with a fine and an alcohol awareness class.

Client charged in Morrison County with 2nd Degree Assault and Threats of Violence for brandishing a gun during an altercation. After completing programming and assessments, and a few days before trial, the State agreed to a departure from the sentencing guidelines (client was supposed to go to prison), and prison. After presenting our sentencing argument to the judge and against the recommendations of probation and the prosecutor she even agreed to NO jail time, and placed the client on probation.

Client charge in Wright County with Theft. Resolved without a conviction (Stay of Adjudication), no jail time, and $150 in court costs.

Minor client was charged in Benton County with 3rd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and 5th Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct. Client completed a psychosexual evaluation and agreed to follow the recommendations. As result, the case was continued for dismissal. The charges will be dismissed so long as client completes the recommendations of the psychosexual evaluation and remains law abiding.

Client with .27 BAC is arrested for DWI in Stearns County. We guided the client through the process, and the end result was no executed jail time, pay a fine, and UNSUPERVISED probation.

Client was charged in Morrison County with 1st Degree Controlled Substance Crime. Client was facing a presumptive prison sentence of 86 months in prison. Client completed a substance use disorder assessment prior to pleading guilty. Agreement reached to amend the charge to 2nd Degree Controlled Substance Crime. Client was placed on probation with credit for time served. She will not have serve jail time so long as she abides by conditions of probation.

Client who lost his gun rights because of a 2nd Degree Assault conviction from 2016 had all his rights to own and possess firearms restored in Stearns County.

Client was charged in Grand Rapids, MN with a hands free violation. Agreement reached for a continuance for dismissal. Charge will be dismissed if client does not commit another moving violation and court costs are paid.

Client was charged in Wright County with Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult. Client was able to pay restitution prior to entering a guilty plea. Agreement reached for a stay of imposition of sentence and charge will reduce to a misdemeanor once probation completed. Client did not have to serve jail time and instead was ordered to serve 30 days of electronic house arrest with work release.

Client Charged in Stearns County with Domestic Assault after an altercation with his wife. After getting client engaged in programming before being charged, the case is resolved as misdemeanor criminal damage to property, they paid a $50 fine, and one year of unsupervised probation.

Client was charged in Stearns County with felony Theft. Client was able to pay restitution prior to entering a guilty plea. Agreement reached for stay of imposition of sentence. Client did not have to serve any jail time. He was ordered to pay the mandatory minimum fine and complete a cognitive skills program.

Client charged in Stearns County with Felony 3^rd degree assault.  Charged reduced to disorderly conduct and client served no jail time.

Client charges in Stearns County with Theft. Reduced to a petty misdemeanor and a $50 fine. Was resolved without going to court.

Client was charged with Burglary in the First Degree. The Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines called for a 48 month prison sentence. Agreement reached to resolve case with a plea to a misdemeanor domestic assault. She was not required to serve any additional jail time.

Client charged in Benton County with Felony Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle.  After negotiation with the County Attorney the State agreed to keep the conviction off his record.  Charges will be dismissed if no violations of probation.

Client was charged with two DWIs in Sherburne County. The offenses occurred 11 days apart. By the time of sentencing, client had completed a MADD victim panel, a SUDA, and had enrolled in the interlock program. Court ordered 45 days in jail. 30 of the days had delayed report dates and could be waived if client was in compliance with probation at the time of the report date.

Client charges in Stearns County with felony 3rd Degree Assault for knocking the victim out during a fight. Resolved as a misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct, $50 fine, and no jail.

Client initially charged with Gross Misdemeanor Theft. Over the prosecutor’s objection, the court expunged and sealed the conviction for our client.

Client was charged in Stearns County with 2nd Degree DWI. He had a prior DWI within 10 years and the blood sample showed an alcohol concentration of 0.19. Client completed a MADD Victim Panel and a Substance Use Disorder Assessment. Case was resolved without a court date. Client did not have to serve additional jail time and only had to serve 30 days of electronic house arrest.

Client came to us with a denial of a permit to carry. After a letter to the sheriff along with the notice that a lawsuit would be filed, the client was issued a permit within a week.

Client charged in Mille Lacs County with 4th Degree Assault on a police officer. After obtaining assessments and negotiations, it is resolved as a Disorderly Conduct and two weekends in jail.

Client charged in Sherburne County with Possession of Child pornography and facing 78 months in prison.  Several charges dismissed and client placed on probation.

Client charged with Theft. Resolved as a petty misdemeanor (not a conviction) and a $50.00 fine. Did not need to go to court.

Client charged in Sherburne County with three felony counts relating to financial mismanagement of funds in excess of $100,000.00.  Charge reduced to a gross misdemeanor, and client ordered to serve 40 hours of community service.

Client charged in Crow Wing County with 3rd Degree DWI and probation violation. Enrolled in treatment and completed MADD panel. Did not have to serve additional jail time.

Client charged in Stearns County with Burglary in the First Degree and was facing a 48-month prison sentence. After investigation and discussion with the prosecutor, client plead guilty to misdemeanor domestic assault with agreement for no additional jail time.

Client charged in Wright County with Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult. Paid restitution prior to resolution. Received stay of imposition of sentence with 80 hours of community service. Client will be discharged from probation immediately after completing community service and conviction will become a misdemeanor.

Client charged with six separate files of Theft for incidents spanning several months. Resolved with only on conviction for misdemeanor theft, a class, and no jail time.

Client was charged in Stearns County with misdemeanor Obstruction of Legal Process. Counsel filed a motion to dismiss for lack of probable cause. The prosecutor agreed to dismiss the charge prior to the evidentiary hearing.

Client charged in Morrison County with 1st Degree Controlled Substance Crime with Firearms Enhancement and was facing 86 months in prison. Pleaded guilty to an amended charge of 2nd Degree Controlled Substance Crime with a downward departure to probation and an agreement for no executed jail time.

Client charged in Scott County with Interference with a 911 Call and misdemeanor Domestic Assault. Client pleaded guilty to misdemeanor domestic assault with a Stay of Adjudication and no additional jail time.

Client charged in Mille Lacs County with DAC-IPS and 3rd Degree DWI. He was also facing a probation violation on his prior DWI. Client enrolled in ignition interlock and treatment and completed MADD prior to pleading agreement. Client did not have to serve any additional jail time on the new DWI or the probation violation.

Client charged in Wright County with Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult. Client paid restitution prior to guilty plea. PSI recommended a stay of adjudication. Prosecutor agreed to allow judge to stay adjudication after reviewing the PSI.

Client Charged in Crow Wing County with 1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct. The charges carries a mandatory sentence of 144 months in prison. After extensive discussions and negotiation, the prosecutor agreed to Stay of Adjudication and place the client on probation. Client spared from prison, having a conviction, or having to register as a sex offender.

Client charged in Stearns County with Assault in the Third Degree. He was also facing a probation violation. Client completed inpatient treatment at the VA prior to pleading guilty. Reached agreement for client to plead guilty to misdemeanor 5th Degree Assault with no additional jail time.

Client charged in Stearns County with misdemeanor violation of an HRO. Case dismissed on the eve of trial after prosecutor realized she was going to lose.

Client charged in Crow Wing County with Felony Financial Transaction Card Fraud. Client paid restitution prior to pleading guilty. Case resolved as a gross misdemeanor with an agreement for 20 hours of community service. Probation will be unsupervised.

Client charged in Stearns County with Felony Third Degree Assault, misdemeanor domestic assault, and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Client pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct with an agreement for no jail time.

Client indicted in Wright County for First Degree Premeditated Murder after shooting the victim in the head. He was facing life without parole. After extensive negotiation, reached agreement for client to plead guilty to 2nd Degree Murder and 2nd Degree Assault. He was sentenced to serve a total of 403 months in prison and is eligible to be released in 268 months.

Client charged in Stearns County with Felony Theft. We were able to show this was out of character for our client and prosecutor agreed. The charge was reduced to a gross misdemeanor receiving stolen property and the client performed 24 hours of community service.

Client charged in Benton County with 2nd Degree DWI. Client had a prior DWI from less than two years prior and a breath test result of 0.25. Client completed treatment and a MADD panel prior to pleading guilty. Client sentenced to no additional jail and thirty-five days of house arrest. Prosecutor was requesting 15 days in jail and 30 days of house arrest.

Client charged in Benton County with 3rd Degree DWI. Her breath test result was 0.29. Client completed a MADD panel and enrolled in treatment prior to pleading guilty. Court staggered jail sentence. Client did not have to serve jail time as she was complaint with probation.

Client charged in Stearns County with gross misdemeanor Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor. Client completed Stearns County Alcohol Server Training Program prior to resolving the case. Resolved case administratively as a misdemeanor with unsupervised probation.

Client charged in Stearns County with two counts of 2nd Degree DWI. He had one prior DWI and a high test. Client completed a MADD panel and was enrolled in inpatient treatment at the time of his guilty plea. Client was sentenced to no more jail and twenty-nine days of electronic house arrest. The house arrest sanction will be waived if he is in compliance with probation at the time of his report date.

Client charged in Wright County with Felony Financial Transaction Card Fraud. Client was able to resolve the case reduced to a gross misdemeanor AND adjudication was stayed for one year of unsupervised probation. The charges will be completely dismissed after the one year.

Client charged in Wright County with Felony Threats of Violence. Client acquitted following a three day jury trial. Jury only deliberated for an hour and a half.

Client charged in Stearns County with felony Criminal Vehicular Operation. Case resolved as a gross misdemeanor Criminal Vehicular Operation with an agreement for no additional jail time and 20 hours of community service.

Client charged in Stearns County with Felony Check Forgery. After investigation, the prosecutor agreed to resolve the case as a gross misdemeanor Check Forgery with no additional jail time. Following a restitution argument, the Court agreed to reduce the restitution award in half.

Client charged in Stearns County with two counts of First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct. He was facing 144 months in prison. Following extensive negotiations, State agreed to resolve the case as a Second Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct with credit for time served.

Client was charged in Wright County with Assault in the Second Degree. He was facing a twenty-one months in prison. Following additional investigation and negotiation, the State agreed to a dispositional departure and client was placed on probation with an order to serve 180 days in jail.

Client was charged in Grant County with Felony Criminal Damage to Property. Client completed a chemical use assessment prior to resolution. Agreement reached for a stay of adjudication and no additional jail time as a consequence.

Client charged in Stearns County with 2nd Degree DWI. He had a prior DWI conviction that was less a year old and he had a high test – 0.17. Client completed a MADD panel and enrolled in treatment prior to resolution of the case. Prosecutor agreed to stagger his sentence of two days in jail and twenty-eight days of house arrest. The prosecutor also agreed to stagger the sanction on the probation violation. Client did not have to serve any jail or house arrest as he was complaint with probation at time of his report date.

Client charged in Mille Lacs County with several counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the 3rd Degree. After extensive pre-trial investigation and litigation, the court dismissed one of the counts for prosecutorial mismanagement of the evidence. Client was spared prison, and the charges will be reduced to a misdemeanor once probation is completed.

Client charged in Stearns County with 5th Degree Assault. After extensive investigation and discussions with the prosecutor, the State dismissed all charges.

Client charged in Stearns County with 3rd Degree DWI for driving with a BAC of .35. After showing his addiction was tied to his status of a Veteran and getting him into treatment – no executed jail time ordered.

Client was charged in Stearns County with 2nd Degree DWI. He had a prior DWI and a high test result – 0.21. Client had completed treatment and the MADD panel prior to resolution. Despite the high test, and an accident, the State agreed to no additional jail and had to serve twenty-six days of house arrest.

Client was charged in Wright County with DAC-IPS. He was able to get his license reinstated prior to resolving the case. Prosecutor agreed to a stay of adjudication with sixteen hours of community service as a consequence.

Client was on probation in Meeker County with a Stay of Adjudication for Threats of Violence. He violated probation by committing a DWI with a high test in Stearns County. Following sentencing on the DWI, client enrolled in treatment. He was in treatment at the time of his probation violation hearing. He kept his Stay of Adjudication and did not have to serve additional jail time.

Client was charged in Mille Lacs County with Interference with a 911 Call, misdemeanor Domestic Assault, and Disorderly Conduct. Following negotiations, charges reduced to Disorder Conduct. The other charges were dismissed. He did not have to serve any jail time.

Clients were each charged with twenty-four (24) felony counts involving Failure to File Tax Returns and Failure to Pay Taxes. Clients were facing lengthy prison sentences. Ultimately, both parties pleaded guilty to seven felony counts involving tax fraud. They were placed on probation and did not have to serve any jail time.

Client charged in Wright County with Fourth Degree DWI. Client completed MADD victim panel and alcohol education program prior to guilty plea. Plea was handled administratively and client did not have to go to court.

Client charged in Stearns County with 2nd Degree DWI. He had two prior DWIs within ten years and he refused to submit to a breath test. He completed a MADD victim panel and treatment prior to resolving the case. The jail portion of his sentenced was staggered and ultimately waived because he was in compliance with probation. He only had to serve 60 days of electronic house arrest.

Client was charged in Stearns County with Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation and two counts of Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. At my recommendation, Client enrolled in individual counseling immediately after being charged. Client ultimately pleaded guilty to a Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct and he did not have to serve any jail time.

Client was charged in Mille Lacs County with Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation, Felony Third Degree Assault, and two counts of Misdemeanor 5th Degree Assault. The matter went to trial. Mid-trial, the Court dismissed the Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation and one count of 5th Degree Assault. The client was acquitted of the other count of 5th Degree Assault and he was found guilty of Third Degree Assault.

Client was charged with five counts of Possession of a Pornographic Work Involving a Minor. Client enrolled in and completed alcohol treatment and therapy through the VA. Client ultimately pleaded guilty to one count of Possession of a Pornographic Work Involving a Minor and the other four counts were dismissed. He received no additional jail.

Client was charged in Big Stone County with misdemeanor 5th Degree Assault. After negotiation, the charges were reduced to Disorderly Conduct with one year of unsupervised probation.

Client was charged in Sherburne County with Third Degree Assault and two counts of 5th Degree Assault. He completed anger management prior to resolving the case. Ultimately he received a Stay of Imposition on the Third Degree Assault and the two counts of 5th Degree Assault were dismissed. He was sentenced to no additional jail.

Client was charged in Stearns County with Domestic Assault by Strangulation, Terroristic Threats, and two counts of Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. The matter was set for trial and ultimately dismissed after a number of court hearings.

Client was charged in Benton County with Third Degree DWI and in Sherburne County with a Gross Misdemeanor DANCO violation. Client ultimately entered into and completed treatment prior to resolving both cases. She was placed on probation in both counties and received no additional jail.