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State v. R.S.
December, 2017
Charges: Felony theft (out of two counties) and misdemeanor theft from a workplace
Resolution:
Client straight-pled one felony case to the judge and was granted a downward departure to a gross misdemeanor sentence. The other felony case out of a different county was dismissed as part of the global resolution. And the client received a stay of imposition, vacate and dismiss, on the misdemeanor case. So, even though he was facing three separate cases (including one more that remains unresolved), the client will have only one gross misdemeanor conviction remain on his record. The sentence is incredibly lenient too - no jail, no house arrest, small fine, and some community service to do. The deserving young man literally changed his life around following these incidents and is sober for over a year by the time sentencing rolled around. That, along with a strong argument for the departure by the North Star team, led to this fantastic result that will allow him to continue to succeed going forward.
Types of Charge(s): Theft & Shoplifting Case Results
State v. K.N.
December, 2017
Charges: Gross Misdemeanor - Shoplifting
Resolution:
Diversion. Client will be placed on a few months of diversion, wherein she only needs to complete some community service and pay a small fee. The typical request to complete a class regarding shoplifting was waived due to the client's proactive approach in addressing her underlying gambling addiction. The end result is a complete dismissal of the case and a client that is on her way to combating her addiction. This is what matters most to the team at North Star.
Types of Charge(s): Theft & Shoplifting Case Results
State v. J.K.
December, 2017
Charges: 4th Degree DWI - Misdemeanor
Resolution:
Client pled guilty to a careless driving. At a .11, the client was initially too high to receive a plea offer to a careless driving. After the North Star team advised the client on how to take proactive steps to improve his lot and then understand the big picturing surrounding the impact this case could have on the client, a strategic negotiation was implemented, netting the careless driving plea. On top of that, the client was placed on unsupervised probation (saving him hundreds of dollars and a headache) and not ordered to complete any community service even.
Types of Charge(s): DWI Case Results
State v. C.S.
December, 2017
Charges: First Degree DWI - Felony
Resolution:
Bad-facts, fifth-offense in ten years, DUI arrest did not resolve where it was headed, with a prison commitment and gnashing of teeth. Client will complete the Safe Streets First Program, with jail time waivable with good conduct and on a staggered sentence. Devoted participation in aggressive dual-diagnosis treatment saves the day, and the client worked diligently with Mr. Adkins to put his best feet forward, again and again.
Types of Charge(s): DWI Case Results
State v. Confidential
December, 2017
Charges: Indecent Exposure - Misdemeanor
Resolution:
Mr. Adkins resolved this embarrassing little vignette with a dismissal and tab charge of petty misdemeanor disorderly conduct, closing the door on a highly prejudicial conviction that this small-business owner did not need. We specialize in sensitive matters handled with exquisite care and creativity.
State v. E.T.
November, 2017
Charges: Domestic Assault - Misdemeanor
Resolution:
Continuance for dismissal. Client is a young woman who is a licensed nurse in the state. A domestic assault conviction would effectively end her young career. Heeding Mr. Gempeler's counsel, the client sought mental health treatment that proved critical to obtaining this necessary result. The State initially offered a great outcome, but one worse than the one achieved. Most defense attorneys would've seized this first offer and been pleased with the result - not Mr. Gempeler. He knew a better outcome was available and knew how to negotiate to get this better and amazing result on behalf of a deserving and needful client. Now, there is no record of any plea or conviction and the client maintains her perfect criminal record.
Types of Charge(s): Domestic Assault Case Results
State v. Confidential
November, 2017
Charges: Credit Card Fraud and Identity Theft - Felonies
Resolution:
Client who was seized literally from the door of her courtroom at an omnibus hearing, and detained by INS officials for weeks thereafter, resolves her case with a no-jail-time misdemeanor, no fine, NO PROBATION... when the felony counts contemplated a significant fine, probation for up to 10 years, and almost certain deportation in this post-reality Federal Administration. An ideal outcome.
Types of Charge(s): Theft & Shoplifting Case Results
State v. L.B.
November, 2017
Charges: 3rd Degree Assault - Felony
Resolution:
Gross Misdemeanor sentence to assault plea. The client had a rough night in which she bit off part of the victim's ear. Both parties were intoxicated. Our client had no criminal record and it was critical to avoid a felony record in order to keep her career. Based upon our counseling to be proactive in addressing chemical dependency and mental health issues, combined with our experienced negotiating, the client obtained an agreed-upon gross misdemeanor sentence to the charge. Ultimately, the client was ordered to serve no additional jail, pay a $100 fine, and complete an anger management assessment. Considering the circumstances, this is a fantastic and necessary result for our client.
Types of Charge(s): Assault Case Results
State v. J.W.
November, 2017
Charges: 3rd Degree DWI - Gross Misdemeanor
Resolution:
Client pled guilty to the 3rd Degree DWI charge. Statutory minimums call for a short spell in jail and at least 28 days on house arrest. Mr. Gempeler successfully negotiated a result in which the client received credit for mental health and chemical dependency inpatient treatment in lieu of being order to serve time in jail and house arrest. Further, the client's treatment was credited so that he did not have to complete a separate chemical dependency assessment, per the usual conditions. Finally - and this is utterly rare for gross misdemeanor DWI offenses - the client was placed on unsupervised probation to the Court, meaning he saves several hundred dollars in hidden fees and makes the 2-year probationary period much less burdensome. Considering a complete lack of any viable defenses, this outcome is remarkable.
Types of Charge(s): DWI Case Results
State v. Confidential
October, 2017
Charges: Second Degree Assault and Domestic Assault - Felonies
Resolution:
Resolution of a case described below in greater detail, with a one-year commitment to state hospitals and an initial declaration that the client was incapable of proceeding due to mental illness. Client exited the hospital directly into in-patient treatment and his parents' home, and has recovered magnificently well. No additional jail, and NO PRISON, required of him, he will stay free so long as he stays on top of his medications and avoids re-arrest. This could easily have been an attempted murder and a sentence literally decades in length, had the wrong lawyer been responsible. A defining win for Mr. Adkins and North Star.
Types of Charge(s): Domestic Assault Case Results