Case Results

Continuance for dismissal. Client was alleged to have exposed his privates while driving in a neighborhood. Despite the allegations, the North Star team developed a strong legal strategy around possible identity and then leveraged it, along with the client's good overall record, to negotiate this incredible result. As a result of our effort, the client will avoid any conviction, plea, or even acknowledgement of wrongdoing. He is thrilled with the outcome and avoiding a record that would have a long-lasting impact on his future.

Stay of adjudication. The State had clear evidence of the alleged violation and it should have been charged as a gross misdemeanor due to the presence of children outside the bus. Undeterred, the North Star team negotiated this fantastic result to ensure the client does not create a criminal record from this traffic offense. Knowing the nuances of the law, having great relationships with the prosecutor, and having a knack for crafting creative negotiation tactics pays off once again for a deserving client.

HRO's dismissed, and a mom and her daughter are reunited over strenuous objection from a belligerent father. North Star handles family matters with the same care and attention as the criminal cases, particularly where the two types collide and overlap. Messrs. Adkins and Gempeler worked mightily hard to protect this mom on all fronts, and to advocate for her artfully and well. One of the more meaningful victories, because so many people are affected and lives so strongly improved.

Case dismissed. Client was alleged to have refused the official breath test at the station. But, critically, he was not read the breath test advisory, which advises him of his legal rights (most importantly, his right to consult with a lawyer), prior to making a decision to take the breath test. Because of the officer's failure to advise him of his rights (which is required by law), the refusal could not be upheld. And without the refusal charge, the DWI investigation lacked sufficient facts to justify the fourth-degree under the influence charge. The North Star team set out to aggressively litigate these issues. But, short of the motion hearing, the State called in advance to talk over the case and quickly realized that it had to dismiss the case. After earning this dismissal, the North Star team set out to rescind the license revocation that stemmed from this unlawful criminal charge. And despite an AG attorney that would not dismiss it, we litigated the matter and successfully argued to the Court that the refusal was not lawful and the license revocation was, in fact, rescinded. A win all the way through. Another terrific result for the North Star team and proving, once again, that it's strategic and strong approach gets results!

Stay of adjudication to one case and the other dismissed. There was no defense to the charges based on the allegations, video, and statement made by the client. Yet, the North Star team was able to work through a challenging prosecutor and judge to achieve this incredible result. Now, after successfully completing minimal terms of probation, BOTH cases will be dismissed and he will be able to expunge both cases in short order. Even the judge - who is notoriously difficult - commented how this was the BEST possible outcome our client could have obtained due to the skills and work of the North Star team.

NO PRISON, and no jail! Client with near-career criminal history, picking up first degree felony counts while the first matter is being defended... enters aggressive treatment program, verifies sobriety for a year, and avoids any serious consequences. At least one prosecutor is stunned at the result, on motion practice; perhaps the largest cumulative discount in terms of months faced/not served in Minnesota this calendar year. Mr. Adkins labored his tail off getting the client oriented, getting the motions together and tight, and convincing judges to trust his client's new maturity and commitment to a sober and crime-free life. Glorious win.

Plea to an amended count of speeding at 16 over the speed limit. This outcome ensures the client will not lose his license for six months, which would have happened with a conviction to the 100+ mph charge. What makes the outcome most noteworthy is that the client was on probation for a speeding that he picked up a year prior to this incident. So, despite a recent speeding ticket and being on probation with a deal that would result in a dismissal of that case if he were convicted of a new traffic matter, the North Star team not only avoided a 100+ speed AND prolonged the matter so that this new one did not impact his prior case and it was dismissed. Knowing how to negotiate the right outcomes and how to work the system to our clients advantage is necessary and why we routinely get such great results for our client.

Motions granted, over State's objections--in one instance, a rape conviction, in the other a violent drug offense. North Star focuses a good deal of attention on prisoner's rights, habeas appeals, and clarifications of/reductions in sentence impact, and these were no exception--great hustle by the team, clients fighting to mature and evolve decision-making, and thoughtful judges mean less than half the probation term has to be completed. Contact North Star if your trial attorney doesn't provide this service, or cannot match our record (hint? they can't.)