Client obtained a stay of imposition to a 4th degree DWI conviction. The terms of the plea agreement included no jail, a $100 fine, and one-year of probation. What makes this outcome noteworthy is the fact that the client picked up a second DWI mere months after this offense. Despite having two DWIs so close in proximity, the outcomes of the cases required no further jail, minimal fines, short probationary periods, and minimal conditions. The client was thrilled to avoid the imposition of any jail and for the fines to be so low. Considering the circumstances, this was a fantastic result.

Misdemeanor 4th Degree DWI. Client had a breath alcohol concentration of .23, a significantly high reading that usually does not lead to a misdemeanor plea. This favorable result was obtained due to the strategic negotiations and proactive approach from the client. To show just how favorable of a result this was, an experience defense attorney pled his client to a gross misdemeanor offense for a first-time DWI with .20 reading. So, with similar, but worse facts, Mr. Gempeler obtained a significantly better result.

Careless Driving plea. Client was charged with a DWI at a .13 alcohol concentration level. Usually, the cut-off for a careless driving plea is a .10. Still, Mr. Adkins obtained this fantastic result due to his fantastic working relationship with the prosecutor and a client that was proactive in accepting responsibility for his actions. Together, this led to getting the just result for a deserving client.

Misdemeanor outcomes. Client's long-term relationship dissolved poorly, multiple felony counts resulted, Then two separate DUI matters allegedly occur. An utterly inclusive and long-term commitment to sobriety, and verification of the same, changed the tenor of the case completely, and a presumptive prison sentence was avoided completely. Client is able to maintain employment, keep his home, recover his work truck, and move on with his life, and was overjoyed with his results.

Aggressive pre-charge negotiations on this relatively high-test DUI stop resulted in an immediate dismissal of the entire complaint, in favor of a tab charge to Reckless Driving and an outcome consistent with a petty misdemeanor offense after a short term of conditional release, minimal fine, and verification of driver education. Where travel to Canada, or other vital professional implications are at stake, contacting the lawyers at North Star can literally save your skin; it worked in this instance, to be sure.

The client pled to three misdemeanor charges:

1. Obstruction of Legal Process;
2. 4th Degree DWI;
3. DANCO Violation.

The client has no jail time to serve and must complete standard programming for chemical dependency and domestic abuse. This was an incredible result for a client that, at one time, had five pending domestic-related matters.

In the end, he will have no new jail time, minimal fines, and be on probation with standard conditions. For a young man with no criminal record, limiting the damage to only one domestic-related conviction, a single DWI, and an obstruction charge, is a home run.

The client is ecstatic and thrilled with this outcome.

Expungement Granted. Client had a 10+ year old DWI out of Carlton County. It was a high reading. Still, due to a well-drafted petition and effective arguments, the Court granted an expungement of this DWI - a rare outcome across the State. Courts are very protective of DWI convictions and few have been granted statewide. It's a justified result for a client deserving and ready for his second chance.

Dismissed. Case was previously dismissed when the cop failed to show. The State re-filed the same charges. Armed with six motions, all with credible legal grounds, the cop again failed to show at the contested hearing, forcing the State to dismiss the case again. There's probably a reason the cop didn't show twice - he didn't want to face the music for the bad stop and being caught on tape saying: "I have my drunk for the night." Even if the cop showed, the outcome would have been the same.