Case Results

Successfully convinced the court - over State objection - to reopen the conviction from the speeding ticket and then negotiated - at length - to finally get the prosecutor to agree to an amended speed less than 100 mph, thereby avoiding any further revocation. The client unwittingly paid the speeding ticket, not knowing doing so led to the costly 6-month revocation for going in excess of 100 mph. So he retained Mr. Gempeler to try to re-open the case and then figure out a resolution that avoided the revocation. This is no small task, especially with a prosecutor that was proving to be less than caring and unwilling to negotiate or work with Mr. Gempeler. After getting the judge to re-open the case (no small task, in and of itself), Mr. Gempeler then had to set the matter for trial to continue negotiations. Finally, at the courthouse on the day of trial, Mr. Gempeler's persistence paid off with the client getting the outcome sought from the beginning. No matter the severity of the case, we work hard for our clients to get the just results they deserve.

Plea to an amended count of Failing to Drive with Due Care. The client had no legal defenses and blew a .10. Achieving a non-DWI with these facts is great. But, the North Star team pushed for more and didn't just settle for a Careless Driving. Instead, we focused on the client and negotiated an even better deal that will position the client in a much better position for future schooling and her career. While the difference between a Careless Driving and Failing to Drive with Due Care may not seem like much, it is still better and every little bit helps our clients long-term. So we will do everything in our power to get the best possible deal, every time.

Stay of adjudication - no conviction upon successful completion of probation. The client was accused of misappropriating prescription drugs from a nursing home she worked at. Thankfully, she responded the right way by understanding and addressing her addiction that led to this case. By doing so, the North Star team was able to obtain this fantastic outcome - one that is common for a first-time felony drug case, but can be elusive when the allegations include stealing of prescription medications from a workplace. The North Star team emphasized the client's proactive steps and leveraged our good relationships with the prosecutors to secure this needed and deserving outcome.

Plea to an amended count of Failing to Drive with Due Care. The client blew a .09, but he passed two of the three field sobriety tests, contrary to what the arresting officer reported. Without any other real defense, Mr. Gempeler leveraged the cops deceit in negotiations with the prosecutor - one who he has an excellent relationship with - and was able to achieve this incredible outcome. Typically, a great outcome for most other defense attorneys would be a careless driving, but the North Star team shoots for even better and can often get it done, like in this case.

Case dismissed. Facing trumped up charges, Mr. Gempeler took an aggressive approach in demanding the matter be dismissed. The video evidence - though it could have multiple interpretations - presented the opportunity to be forceful and make the dismissal demand. Thankfully, a respectable prosecutor listened and made the correct decision in believing that our client was the actual victim and the cops got it wrong. The just and appropriate outcome was reached for a more than deserving client.

Plea to an amended count of 3rd Degree DWI, no jail to serve, and probation to the Court. This DWI occurred in a northern County, which is notorious for seeking harsh sentences for this type of offense, including at least 30 days in jail, and no use of alcohol and random testing. The North Star team carefully scrutinized the evidence, discovered a legal issue to raise, and then leveraged that, along with the client's proactive steps, to achieve this fantastic result - a plea to a lesser count, no jail, no alcohol restriction, no random testing, and no probation. And the topper is the fine was reduced by $600 through negotiations.

Plea to an amended misdemeanor count of fifth degree assault and the client was placed on unsupervised probation and ordered to pay the bare minimum fine. The client faced not only serious felony consequences, but also steep immigration consequences should he have been convicted of a felony. Thankfully, the North Star got to work, leveraged possible defenses, and negotiated this incredible result - one that accomplishes all the goals the client had ... and then some.

Plea to an amended speeding ticket of 99 in a 60. The client was alleged to have gone 127 mph. At the first few hearings, the prosecutor would not agree to any plea deal due to the high speed. Yet, we persisted. And on the doorstep of a court trial, the prosecutor finally agreed to this plea deal, which avoids the 6-month revocation that is required upon a conviction for 100+ mph. This was exactly the goal in navigating the case and in our plea negotiations. Once again, the North Star team pushes through and gets the outcome needed.