State v. F.O.

In a case that seemed destined for jail time and license suspension, Dan Adkins—alongside James and Sean—secured a stay of adjudication, meaning no jail, no license suspension, and no conviction on the client’s record. This outcome protected the young man's dream of becoming a United States Marine—something that would have been derailed by even a short jail sentence or further damage to his driving record. Despite a long history of traffic violations and criminal issues, and initial predictions from other attorneys that the best possible outcome would still be damaging, the North Star team saw an opportunity for redemption. By working with a thoughtful prosecutor and presenting the client’s remorse and commitment to change, they persuaded a skeptical judge to give him a second chance. At North Star Law Group, we fight for results that change lives, not just cases.