Client successfully avoided ANY jail time on his second DUI, with a reading well over .20. His status as a wounded veteran impressed the judge, and the State did not object to a virtual petty misdemeanor sentence (with probationary terms to ensure good conduct and no repeat offenses for two years) in this instance, thereby avoiding a substantial mandatory minimum jail sentence and other onerous obligations.

Plea to a Failing to Drive with Due Care. The DWI charges were dismissed. The typical result in such a case would have been a Careless Driving conviction. But, Mr. Gempeler and the team at North Star knew that pushing the matter, combined with a thoughtful negotiating strategy, could land our client an even better outcome; one that is rare for DWI cases. This is a fantastic result for a wonderful young man whose record remains clean.

Client pled to a misdemeanor careless driving with no jail to serve, a minimum fine, and only one-year on probation to the Court. In addition, the client did not have to waive his fight in the implied consent case. Ultimately, the license revocation that automatically happens following a DWI was rescinded. The end result for the client - no DWI on both his criminal and driving records. This is a clean sweep, victory for the client.

Case out of Anoka County. After motion practice, Client permitted to plead to a gross misdemeanor offense with only house arrest, a minimum fine, and drastically reduced probation, solely to the Court. Perhaps most importantly--even with complete avoidance of a felony conviction--the client's vehicle was returned at no cost. A great result for a felony charge.

2nd Degree DWI case in Dakota County. After extensive negotiations, a strange DUI arrest shortly after a client resolved the last matter in which she was involved closed with no jail time required, a car returned notwithstanding a proper basis for forfeiture, and virtually no fine or other consequences. Stunning success, for a fantastic young lady.

Plea to a Misdemeanor 4th Degree DWI. Client was charged with a 3rd Degree DWI because of a prior offense. Still, Mr. Gempeler was not deterred in fighting for and ultimately obtaining a plea agreement to a 4th Degree misdemeanor DWI. Such an outcome is almost unheard of. But it was earned after the correct counseling of a thoughtful client and a deft touch during negotiations. For a veteran, this was an absolutely critical outcome for his future.

Plea to an amended charge of 4th Degree DWI - Misdemeanor. This was a first-time offense, with an elevated reading of .20. The City's policy of departing to a misdemeanor DWI on these types of cases is .18 - meaning, we had no business getting this agreement, per "policy". But, the team at North Star understands policy can be overcome with the proper approach. Client was thrilled at the opportunity to get this misdemeanor result.

Plea to Failing to Drive with Due Care. This is a prime example of how Mr. Gempeler is undeterred in seeking extraordinary results on routine cases. Client's alcohol reading was .08. Immediately and predictably, the city's offer was a careless driving, with an opportunity to fight the license revocation. Most attorneys grab this at the first hearing, sell their clients on this incredible outcome, and make a lot of money quickly and easily. We try harder, though. Utilizing what leverage existed from some legal issues, Mr. Gempeler artfully negotiated the failing to drive with due care plea. It pays to ensure you get the right team that will fight for the best possible outcome.