Case Results

Time Served. A client already serving a probationary sentence for First Degree Assault in Minnesota was ordered to return to northwestern Wisconsin to face a completely separate matter, with a presumptive sentence in the decades in length. After negotiations, and a comprehensive investigation by Mr. Adkins and his local counsel, the State dismissed all serious felony counts and permitted the case to resolve as a low-level felony concerning a failure to prevent another person from selling narcotics. This gentleman's life gets restarted, he can return to his family and his employment, with conditions he will easily handle to avoid a return to jail or a trip to prison. This is another example of the lengths to which North Star will travel to assist you and your family: Dan has practiced in 15 states and federal jurisdictions already, and can obtain the right to practice in every state. We maintain a strong national network of firms to help in any/every state where you might have legal issues.

Probation, time served. A young lady tied deeply into a high-profile and infamous prostitution ring avoided as many as 23 years in prison--what her co-defendant received--and received a time served outcome on a downward departure agreement with the State, with Dan Adkins's assistance. Intense negotiations and a respectful personal relationship with the opposing team made all the difference in this case, and the client gets to resume her efforts to recover from some disastrous choices.

Stay of Adjudication to the theft count and the theft by swindle count was dismissed. The case involved a concerted effort between our client and a colleague who stole merchandise from a retail store they worked at. Any workplace theft is a serious crime that prosecutors are want to give any sort of meaningful deal, let alone one that would keep a conviction off the defendant's record. Due to the great relationship North Star has developed with the City over the years and the proper approach, the client is afforded the opportunity to keep her record clean and her future bright.

Acquitted of the driving under the influence count after a jury trial. Convicted of the .08 or more count. Due to the loss of license that would result from any conviction, the client was forced to take this case to trial, despite not have much of a legal defense. Still, Mr. Gempeler crafted a creative argument and defense to beat one of the counts. This proved crucial when arguing sentencing. The State sought jail time and house arrest, consistent with the statutory minimums. Armed with the acquittal, Mr. Gempeler successfully argued for no jail and only house arrest, plus a shorter probationary period. Even when you lose at trial, you can win in the long run with a sentence better than what the State was offering.

Plea to a 3rd Degree DWI. The initial offer from the State was for 45 days to be served in custody - a truly terrible offer for a second-time offender. Through North Star's strategic approach, the client was afforded an opportunity to plead to a 3rd Degree, with no jail to be served. Importantly, the plea to a 3rd Degree now positions the client to seek the return of her vehicle that was pending forfeiture on the conviction to a 2nd Degree. This last part was the primary goal of the client. Another client more than satisfied with our diligent and aggressive defense.

Stay of Imposition to an amended count of 3rd Degree Arson. In addition to getting a stay of imposition in which the client's criminal record will be a misdemeanor after successful completion of probation, the State also agreed not to charge an additional felony count. The client has half the time in jail the State was requesting and minimal conditions for her to follow in order to earn that misdemeanor record. For a single mother with a bright future, the client was thrilled to avoid prison and a felony record.

Plea to amended count of Careless Driving. Client received no jail time or even community work service to be completed. The fine was only $100 and the client only needs to complete the standard conditions while on one-year probation. With no meaningful defense to the charge, obtaining this incredible outcome to a non-DWI offense is exactly what the client deserved and needed to avoid this impacting her bright future.

Dismissal and Count reduction. A client with several decades' worth of driving mishaps sought Mr. Adkins' assistance, after years with another lawyer, hoping to avoid a long local jail sentence. He didn't serve a DAY, and his matters are concluded with nothing more than a bit of community service to complete, and he achieved something he hasn't had in all that time--a valid driver's license. We will work tirelessly to put you to rights, with a license, or insurance, or the interlock, or therapies and counseling of a variety of descriptions, to get you onto your feet and avoiding further complications. No firm has more resources, or more energy, to assist you.