Stay of Adjudication. Client had a .10 breath alcohol concentration level and we had no defense. But, the client took proactive measures to demonstrate that she did not have an alcohol problem and learned from her mistake. Complicating things is the fact that the client's significant other lived in Canada. Traveling to Canada with a DWI is not possible and there's a wide debate whether a careless driving conviction even permits entry into Canada. Through diligent negotiations, the North Star team achieved this nearly impossible outcome. The end result for the client is that she will not have any convictions as a result of the charge and can freely travel to Canada.

Plea to an amended count of Misdemeanor DWI. Client registered a significant breath alcohol concentration (.22). Yet, despite this awful fact, the North Star team was able to negotiate an outcome that is truly remarkable. Not only was the plea to a misdemeanor, but the sentence included no jail to serve and he was placed on probation to the court (rather than to probation services), which saved him both stress and money. Obtaining a misdemeanor outcome on a .22 is nearly unheard of - except when you hire the North Star team.

Plea to an amended count of Failing to Drive with Due Care. The client had zero record and was concerned how a DWI-related outcome (even a Careless Driving) could impact her future. Despite no meaningful legal defense to the case, the North Star team was able to negotiate this fantastic result due to a smart strategy, leveraging the criminal process, and positioning the client in the best position possible with some proactive steps. The end result was more than the client even thought possible.

Plea to an amended count of failing to drive with due care. In addition to pleading to such a low criminal charge and avoiding the DWI, the client was placed on probation to the court, and had no time to serve and a minimal fine. Without a true defense, but compelling underlying facts, the North Star team leveraged a pending trial, some proactive steps by the client, and its good relationship with the prosecutor to eventually obtain this great outcome. The client was thrilled to walk away with essentially a traffic ticket, not to mention avoiding a careless driving (the standard non-DWI outcome most defenders seek), which would still have impacted her insurance rates.

Stay of Adjudication to one count of a misdemeanor DWI. The client received this remarkable outcome after the North Star team was able to demonstrate to the prosecutor how a plea would critically impact her professional and personal life. The client would've lost her job, even with a Careless Driving, and been prevented from traveling to Canada to see her significant other. Proactive steps demonstrated that she was not a public safety risk. The case dragged on for close to a year. But the length allowed the prosecutor to see that the client was taking this seriously. In the end, this unheard of outcome - at least to defendants not represented by North Star Criminal Defense (because we've gotten this outcome before even!) - was obtained for a deserving client.

Plea to an amended count of Careless Driving. This was a fantastic result considering the client blew a .12 and we didn't have any defense. Undeterred, Mr. Gempeler counseled the client on what information he needed to make a persuasive plea negotiation that the prosecutor bought and agreed to such a rare outcome.

Plea to a careless driving misdemeanor offense. The client was a first-time offender with a high .11 reading (i.e. the average between his two tests were above .12). Plus, the client was underage. Despite this, the North Star team knew it could achieve a non-DWI with the right approach. The St. Paul city attorney balked at first, noting that they usually don't offer Careless Driving's to such a high reading. But, after further negotiations, the City agreed to make this incredible offer. For a young man that is working hard at building a bright career, getting a non-DWI outcome was absolutely necessary. He is pleased he had the North Star team to get it done for him.

Stay of Imposition. Client blew a .19 and got into an accident. She admitted to being drunk when stopped by police. By all accounts, the client had no legal defenses. Yet, with a strong plan of attack, the North Star team achieved this rare outcome on her behalf - OVER the State's objection. In a local city that is known for being tough on clients with high readings, Mr. Gempeler made a compelling argument at sentencing to give the client the chance to earn a misdemeanor disposition after probation. She is very ecstatic that she will be in the best position possible moving forward after the North Star team stepped in.