Case Results

Continuance for Dismissal. Two clients were charged with School Bus Stop Arm Violations each. After carefully reviewing the discovery materials, there were no defenses to either charge, as the crime was caught on squad video and the violation was clear as day. Mr. Gempeler was undeterred and strategically negotiated with the State by humanizing his clients and providing important context about the violations. The State relented and agreed to resolve both cases with Continuances for Dismissal. As long as the clients remain law-abiding for one year and pay the applicable fines, the charges will be dismissed. This resolution prevents criminal convictions and negative driving records, representing a significant victory for the clients.

Plea to a petty misdemeanor careless driving. Client was charged with a DWI despite blowing a .07. The State could have tried to prove impairment based on her overall conduct, including a decent, but not great, performance on standard field tests. The combination of a test result just under the legal limit with the other facts presented a challenge, but one that the North Star team was ready to fight at trial. Mr. Gempeler knows how to try cases and what facts to lean on when combatting these overzealous charges. On the doorstep of trial, the State finally relented and agreed to a petty misdemeanor traffic ticket. A petty misdemeanor is not a crime under Minnesota law. So, the end result is a non-criminal record, non-DWI, no probation, and no loss of license. This is a fantastic result for a client that was very nervous and anxious about the criminal process.

Continuance for Dismissal. At first, there was no offer on the table to resolve this case. But, with Mr. Hoppe's persistence, he secured the best outcome for the client under the circumstances. As long as the client stays law-abiding for a year and pays the applicable fine, the case will be dismissed. To avoid a criminal record, let along a traffic record, is fantastic for the client and yet another example of the talent this young man has under our watch.

Continuance for Dismissal. The client was charged with stealing merchandise from local Target stores that totaled $550.95. Our young law clerk, Mr. Hoppe, with just a little oversight from the veteran attorneys on the team, was able to achieve an incredible outcome that resulted in the client essentially receiving a second chance - fine, no entry at place of theft, and no same or similar incidents. Assuming the client stays law-abiding for a year under unsupervised probation, the case will be completely dismissed and will stay off their record. Besides an outright dismissal, this is the best possible result a client can achieve in their case. A pretty damn great result achieved by our clerk, who managed this while balancing a full school schedule. He has bright future, to say the least.

Expungement granted on a stay of imposition record to a 4th degree criminal sexual contact record. What makes this outcome so remarkable is that it is truly a first of its kind. The expungement statute has a prohibition for expunging records that required the defendant to register as a sex offender. The client here did so for the duration required by law without incident and he completed probation without incident - even getting discharged early. Using a creative and nuanced argument, Mr. Gempeler successfully argued that the prohibition only prohibits expungements of records that currently require registration. The Court agreed with the careful analysis and granted the expungement in full. The client is overjoyed with receiving the second chance he had long wanted and deserved, all because he hired the right team to raise creative and strong arguments on his behalf.

Another Trial Win for Dan Adkins! A remarkable achievement, as Dan has not lost a contested bench or jury trial since 2013, showcasing his consistent success and expertise in the courtroom.

This particular case revolved around a petitioner who attempted to extend her paranoia to her townhome neighbors. She initially succeeded in obtaining an ex parte order, which meant that she won the first round of the legal battle. However, this victory was merely a preliminary win and did not hold weight in the substantial trial that followed.

Dan Adkins took a strategic and thorough approach during the cross-examination of the petitioner. He patiently and skillfully questioned her, exposing inconsistencies in her claims and arguments. This meticulous approach led to the matter being dismissed from the bench—a rare outcome, as judges generally prefer to deliberate and issue rulings after considering all aspects of a case. This immediate dismissal signifies a resounding victory for Dan and his client.

Stay of imposition plea to an amended count of failing to drive with due care. After the client completes minimal terms of probation, the conviction level will be reduced to a petty misdemeanor - making the end game a petty traffic violation. Mr. Gempeler raised a valid stop-issue argument that led to such an incredible offer. Even though we wanted to bring the fight still, the client simply could not turn down such a fantastic outcome.

Continuance for dismissal. Client and his wife got into a dispute that turned ugly. He knew he was in the wrong and took immediate steps to rectify it. He enrolled and completed multiple therapy sessions designed to address underlying mental health issues that resulted in anger and aggression. His wife remained supportive, understanding that these underlying issues were the cause of what happened. Mr. Gempeler successfully leveraged this into getting this phenomenal plea deal - literally the best plea deal available. Client is thrilled that he can move past this mistake without it jeopardizing his future.