Stay of Imposition - Misdemeanor record after probation. Because of the discharge of a weapon, the client was looking at a mandatory minimum prison commitment of 36 months. Mr. Adkins masterfully maneuvered through the case and found a judge that bought into the client. Over the State's request, the judge departed from the prison commitment and even granted a stay of imposition. Further, the client didn't have to serve more than the two days in jail that he served upon arrest. With the conditions of probation basically only requiring the client to remain law abiding and sober, the client will earn a misdemeanor conviction. A truly remarkable outcome, achieved because of North Star's strategic and persuasive counsel.

Case dismissed. The client faced allegations on a classic he-said/he-said incident. But, there were very favorable facts that he was defending his dwelling against a potential burglary. The State, though, pursued these charges as if he attacked the individual, unprovoked. Unwilling to bend to always-improving offers, the North Star team ramped the case up for trial, filed pre-trial motions to litigate certain issues, and was ready to get the acquittal at trial. The State dismissed the case the week before trial. They know we mean business and were ready to get this just and right outcome, even if required facing the uncertainty of a trial. The client was thrilled, nearly shedding tears of joy and relief when we told him the news.

Stay of Adjudication. Mr. Kehren, on his third-year practice certificate and before he became a full member of the bar, took the reins with Mr. Adkins' oversight and crushed expectations! Client was looking at a nasty conviction, a long weekend or worse in jail, and a lifetime bar on firearms rights, but no longer. Mr. Kehren convinced a seasoned (and conservative!) prosecutor to give our client a chance at redemption. Simply extraordinary results, and we’ll see more like this from Mr. Kehren very quickly and for a long time hence.

Expungement granted. Client received a most favorable outcome. Yet, despite no conviction resulting from the case, the Department of Human Services vehemently objected to the Court granting the expungement. After careful and aggressive arguments at the oral hearing by Mr. Gempeler, the Court granted the expungement on the bench. A terrific outcome for a deserving client and veteran.

Case entirely DISMISSED, recharged single count of Misdemeanor Burglary, with a Stay of Adjudication. Client avoids a permanent turpitude felony, or worse, with this negotiated outcome. A raid on a drug seller's house, with multiple injuries and gunpoint-threat allegations, resolves without a conviction for a young and talented man, now facing a future without limitations and without a day spent in custody. Absolutely stellar outcome, which would not have been possible without patience and thoughtfulness provided by Mr. Adkins and the North Star Team.

Diversion - meaning no plea or conviction, and a dismissal of the entire case upon the client's successful completion of minimal terms of the diversion agreement. What makes this result even more incredible is that the State possessed security camera footage of the assault. And the video is not good, to say the least. Yet, despite the ugly footage and no defenses as a result, the North Star team leveraged the client's remorse, good overall record, and its own good relationships with the prosecutor to get them to trust our client and that he's a perfect candidate for diversion. Another fantastic result in the face of daunting circumstances.

Dismissal. The client is alleged to have brandished a firearm during a road rage incident. He was arrested and kept in custody for several days on the possibility of facing felony charges. Ultimately, the County did not pursue them and the city pursued the assault charge. Even though it was a misdemeanor, it was a very serious one, considering the involvement of a firearm. The client is a veteran and retired law enforcement officer. Through this service, he developed PTSD that he had not addressed prior to the incident and was a major factor in it. Post-incident, he achieved sobriety and finally addressed his PTSD through therapy and EMDR (a wonderful therapeutic service that can work wonders). Through his hard-work and therapy, he finally started to get clarity in his life that had been missing. Mr. Gempeler and the North Star team then pushed for the incredible outcome of a dismissal - not via plea negotiations, such as a stay of adjudication - but an outright dismissal to ensure this incident would not hinder him moving forward. Thankfully, the local prosecutor was receptive to hearing about our client, his struggles, and then his proactive efforts. And, rightfully, he agreed with what we were after - a clean dismissal. Such a fantastic outcome was earned and just, considering the overall circumstances. This is why we do what we do - to get justice and help our clients get their lives back on track.

Dismissed. Through the careful and thorough investigation by our team, we developed a strong defense and were able to detail our client's version of events, which differed from the police reports (to no one's surprise!). Based upon the information we provided, the local city agreed to dismiss the case. The client maintains a clean record, his ultimate goal in the case.