State v. J.O.

Plea to four counts of felony tax evasion, sentenced to probation only, no time to serve, minimum fine, and simply cooperate with an ongoing audit with the Dept. of Revenue. Additionally, the companion case with the same charges against the client's wife is dismissed entirely. After extensive litigation and creative negotiations, the North Star team - and it was a true team effort with multiple attorneys handling these files - found a resolution that accomplished exactly what the client and his wife needed. The client is self-employed and not hampered by these criminal records, whereas his wife is in an industry where these records would cripple her chances of maintaining employment. The plea deal saved their livelihoods and put them on track to have the real fight with the Dept. of Revenue in the proper venue - tax arbitration and court.