State v. J.S.

A young man facing a serious charge—with the complaining witness demanding a year in jail and key evidence including video footage and seemingly incriminating statements—was up against long odds. These cases are typically unwinnable at trial, but Dan Adkins approached it with strategy, tenacity, and a deep dive into the facts. By scrutinizing the evidence and highlighting inconsistencies in the witness’s account, Dan was able to shift the narrative and open the door for negotiation. In the end, he secured a stay of adjudication—a result that meant no jail time, no conviction, and only minimal fines—allowing the client to keep his job, care for his child, and move forward with his life. At North Star Law Group, we bring this same level of dedication and creative problem-solving to every case we handle.