Anoka County
3rdº .20 DWI
The client's 3rdº .20 DWI involving a car accident (with parties in the other vehicle) was reduced to Careless Driving. This resulted in no jail time in spite of a .23 breath test. The client's driver's license Revocation remains in tact with a Source Code (MN Intoxilyzer Machine) challenge to still be set for a Civil Contested Hearing.Gross Misdemeanor Driving After Cancellation
The client's Gross Misdemeanor Driving After Cancellation, after my argument with the Court, was not treated as a 30 day jail request by the Prosecutor. This resulted in only 2 days jail time on a weekend and client's reinstated driver's license was not cancelled for an additional 3 years from this charge.
4thº DWI
The client's 4thº DWI was resolved with no jail time, even though it was client's third DWI with all priors showing on the client's record. My recommended outpatient Educational Alcohol Program for the client satisfied the Court, as well as Probation and the State's requirement.Probation Violation on prior 1st Degree Manufacturing Methamphetamine
The client’s Probation Violation on prior 1st Degree Manufacturing Methamphetamine (felony) was reduced to county time only with work release in contrast to the County Corrections Department’s position on wanting the execution of prison time. This was the third probation violation the client had triggered.Misdemeanor Leaving Scene of an Accident
The client’s Misdemeanor Leaving Scene of an Accident (LSA) was totally dismissed, even though there was a DWI traffic stop one hour earlier.Gross Misdemeanor 3rd .20 DWI
The client 's Gross Misdemeanor 3rdº .20 DWI was reduced to only a Misdemeanor DWI resulting in no jail time and a very short alcohol education class.3rd Refusal
The client's 3rdº Refusal was won on a technicality. The case was reduced to a Misdemeanor Careless Driving resulting in the client's driving record showing no prior DWI or Revocation.
Carver County
Gross Misdemeanor 3rd Degree DWI
The client’s Gross Misdemeanor 3rdº DWI, resulted in only 28 day Home Electronic Monitoring which permits work release as well. His prior out of state DWI’s were excluded based on my legal research. Their removal resulted in much lower sentencing and license revocation guidelines and prevented his car from being seized. No treatment was ordered because I had already had the client go to a chemical dependency evaluation and finish a suggested short educational program. The court accepted the completion documents I provided and felt no further treatment was necessary.
Dakota County
2ndº Refusal
The client's 2ndº Refusal was reduced to 3rd° DWI. My suggested outside, private recommended Alcohol Program for the client satisfied Probation in order to remove the client from the Repeat Offender Program with intensive Probation supervision. This resulted in jail time being reduced from 90 days to just over 2 weeks with work release available during this time.Misdemeanor 4thº DWI
The client’s Misdemeanor 4thº DWI was reduced to a Careless Driving, no jail time, no treatment. The prosecution accepted that the stop was a facade with no legal basis by the officer’s speed trap.
Misdemeanor Underage Consumption of Alcohol While Operating a Motor Vehicle
The client’s Misdemeanor Underage Consumption of Alcohol While Operating a Motor Vehicle (DWI-Zero Tolerance) was dismissed because client’s religious upbringing made the arresting officer’s reasoning unacceptable.Gross Misdemeanor 3rd Refusal.
The client's Gross Misdemeanor 3rdº Refusal was negotiated to no jail time and a very short education class. The 1 year license Revocation was reduced to only 30 days.
Hennepin County
Gross Misdemeanor 3rdº DWI
The client's Gross Misdemeanor 3rdº DWI Court Hearing was delayed long enough so client was eligible for a Limited License when case was resolved. This delay also allowed argument to the Court not to trigger the 30 days jail time still hanging for a Probation Violation of prior DWI still in status when the new one occurred. The new offense resulted in only Electronic House Arrest and a small fine. The short 16 hour outpatient educational program we arranged was acceptable to the Court, even though the two DWI's were only 5 months apart.Probation Violation
The client's Probation Violation, from client's DWI plea, required 20 days jail time by not completing Probation requirements. After my argument with the Court, the Probation Violation was dismissed with no jail time. (April 2010)Gross Misdemeanor 2ndº Refusal
The client's Gross Misdemeanor 2ndº Refusal (with numerous DWI's in MN and other states) was reduced to 3rd° DWI which reduced sentencing time to be less than 1/4th the time rather than 90 days and with Electronic Home Monitoring only. The Forfeiture of client's vehicle ($10,000+) was returned with client paying only the towing cost but no storage fee charges.3rdº DWI and B-Card Violation
The client's 3rdº DWI and B-Card Violation were reduced to only a Misdemeanor Careless Driving which resulted in no jail time, even though it was his fourth DWI. I also explained the new law which allows a much earlier way to re-establish his driving privilege.Misdemeanor 4thº DWI
The client’s Misdemeanor 4thº DWI was reduced to a Speeding Ticket, no treatment, minimum fine. There was no basis for the DWI stop and the Trooper’s arrest procedure violated constitutional issues, i.e., inadmissible incriminating statements and Search and Seizure of evidence.Probation Violation
The client’s Probation Violation was caused by not doing any court ordered sentencing requirements. I delayed the court dates so he could finish the DWI treatment program and two days Sentence To Serve (an alternate to jail time). The Probation Violation case was then dismissed with no further court appearance. The client had handled the initial court appearance on his own and did not understand he triggered a possible 28 days of jail time by not doing what he was ordered to do by the Judge. (Even paying his fine on time had not been done!)Gross Misdemeanor 2ndº DWI
The client’s Gross Misdemeanor 2ndº DWI, even though her fourth DWI was reduced to a lesser offense on a technicality in the alcohol lab test. A portion of sentencing was just 10 days Home Electronic Monitoring.Gross Misdemeanor 3rd .20 (.27) DWI
The client's Gross Misdemeanor 3rdº .20 (.27) DWI was negotiated and was reduced to only a Misdemeanor DWI. This resulted in no jail time, to attend an 8 hour educational class and to pay only a $100.00 fine.Gross Misdemeanor Child Endangerment (DWI)
The client's Gross Misdemeanor Child Endangerment (DWI) was resolved and resulted in no jail time and a small fine.Gross Misdemeanor 2ndº Refusal (over .20)
The client 's Gross Misdemeanor 2ndº Refusal (over .20) was negotiated to a Misdemeanor DWI which resulted in no jail time, no Forfeiture of the vehicle, a small fine, and home electronic monitoring (house arrest with work release). The client's prior DWI was still in active Probation, but the current case was settled so the first Probation closed with no executed prior stayed jail time.Misdemeanor Leaving Scene of Accident
The client's charge was reduced to a Petty Misdemeanor. There was a short time that resulted in Continuance to Dismissal.
Isanti County
Lengthy criminal history and DWI's
The client had a lengthy criminal record including DWI's. The last charge was reduced to a Petty Misdemeanor and was now listed as only a Public Nuisance.
Ramsey County
Gross Misdemeanor 3rd (.19) DWI and Child Endangerment.
The client's Gross Misdemeanor 3rdº (.19) DWI and Child Endangerment (multiple child passengers) offenses were reduced to a Misdemeanor. This resulted in no jail time with only Sentence To Serve (which is performing easy community service) with a time allowance of months to complete it.Gross Misdemeanor 2nd (.20) DWI and Vehicle Forfeiture
The client's Gross Misdemeanor 2ndº (.20) DWI was reduced to a lesser charge. This resulted in no vehicle Forfeiture and the vehicle had to be returned. The client was sentenced to only house arrest instead of months of jail time at the workhouse.
Scott County
Gross Misdemeanor Driving After Cancellation
The client's Gross Misdemeanor Driving After Cancellation (with numerous DWI's 12 years prior) Court dates were continued long enough to advise client on how to finally be reinstated! The offense was resolved as a Misdemeanor No MN Driver's License, which did not cause the client's license to be taken away again, no Probation supervision, and only a small fine.
Sherburne County
Gross Misdemeanor B-Card Violation and 4thº DWI
The client's Gross Misdemeanor B-Card Violation and 4thº DWI were reduced to only a Misdemeanor DWI, even though this was client's fifth DWI on his driving record. The Judge strongly felt that jail time was more than appropriate. I raised a different legal issue that was sufficient to provide a reason for a result of no jail time to be served.Misdemeanor 4th DWI
The client's Misdemeanor 4thº DWI was Dismissed on a legal technicality and overstated factual basis in the police report.Gross Misdemeanor 3rd DWI
The client's Gross Misdemeanor 3rdº DWI was Dismissed on a false factual basis. The Implied Consent case on the client's license Revocation was won with the same argument.
Washington County
Gross Misdemeanor 2ndº Refusal
The client's Gross Misdemeanor 2ndº Refusal was ruled in the client's favor and full reinstatement of the 1 year Revocation was overturned and not appealed. The Prosecutor would not agree to dismiss the criminal matter. In a separate Contested Omnibus Hearing, a different Judge ruled no probable cause and dismissed the full criminal matter. This also resulted in the client's favor with no Forfeiture of the vehicle.2ndº Refusal and Child Endangerment
The client's 2ndº Refusal was the result of a .29 PBT and several Child Endangerment charges (with infants in the car at the time of the stop). Charge result was lowered to 3rd° DWI. This resulted in no jail time, but instead only 10 days of community service on client's available schedule (not 90 days jail time). The time frame on case was continued long enough to allow the 1 year License Revocation to be already fully reinstated. I requested the client's prior alcohol offense on record not be taken into account.Gross Misdemeanor 3rdº Refusal
The client’s Gross Misdemeanor 3rdº Refusal was reduced to a Misdemeanor DWI resulting in no jail time and reduction of ONE year license revocation to only 30 days. No treatment was required even though client had lengthy prior inpatient care.Gross Misdemeanor 3rd .20 DWI
This was the client's second DWI (Gross Misdemeanor 3rdº .20) within 8 months. The first DWI, in a different County, was reduced to a Misdemeanor Careless Driving. The Implied Consent on the license Revocation was Dismissed. As a result, this over .20 DWI was treated as a first time DWI with no jail time and no treatment.Violation of Limited License caused by DWI.
The client had been issued an alcohol related Limited Driver's License and was charged with a Violation which occurred between 2 separate DWI's. The Violation charge was Dismissed on a technicality that I presented. As a result, there was no affect when the second DWI occurred.
Wright County
Gross Misdemeanor 3rd .20 (.25) DWI
The client's Gross Misdemeanor 3rdº .20 (.25) DWI was made easier by a long series of Court appearances so the client's license would be fully reinstated. As a result, the only jail time imposed was the initial time of arrest with no other actual jail time to serve, and only an alcohol education class to attend.Gross Misdemeanor 3rd .20 DWI.
The client's Gross Misdemeanor 3rdº .20 DWI was reduced to a Misdemeanor with no jail time.1 Felony/Felony Probation Violation/2 Misdemeanor Traffic/No Insurance.
The client had a new Felony offense, a separate Felony Probation Violation, and 2 completely separate Misdemeanor offenses. All of these matters were combined into a package which resulted in reducing the 180 days jail time demanded to 30 days jail time with work release and a delayed reporting date. There was a minimum fine with a very long payment schedule.