Case dismissed on the day of trial. Mr. Adkins convinced the State its challenges were too great, removing the need to consider a felony plea and possible jail time. The client is overjoyed, and has already obtained a full expungement of this matter, erasing a year of utter torment and needless worry. When North Star keeps racking up these total wins, other firms are trying to find soft landings… hire the ace, right from the start, and you’ll never regret it. Dan and James rise in the practice by the hour, due to the amazing team we have here, the boundless energy we bring to this work, and (it needs to be said) the special people that get referred to us and that hire us from this website. Please keep our team and our win total growing, call us immediately, should you need a powerhouse legal team.

Stay of adjudication to both the drug charge and fleeing in a motor vehicle. The end result - upon the successful completion of probation - is a complete dismissal of the entire case. This is a remarkable outcome due to the nature of the allegations, the fact the officers were not a fan of the client due to the alleged obstruction, and this was achieved in a notoriously challenging County against drug-related offenses. Despite these obstacles, Mr. Gempeler worked hard on the prosecutor to get this needed outcome that avoids both any felony convictions and the possible lengthy loss of license that comes from a felony fleeing conviction. Given that there were no defenses to these charges, obtaining this outcome was tough sledding, but one that the North Star team routinely achieves for its clients.

Plea to three amended gross misdemeanor tax counts for failing to file sales tax returns in specific quarters. The client was without an actual defense for failing to file or pay sales tax for a business he ran. Worse, he had never done so. While he didn't intend to do so because of a poor understanding of his tax obligations, convincing a jury of tax-paying citizens otherwise would be tough sledding, to say the least. Still, he could not have a felony conviction on his record or he'd be rejected from entering Canada to visit family. Through lengthy negotiations and litigation, the North Star team finally achieved a gross misdemeanor outcome for the client. On top of that, the sentence includes no jail, a minimum fine, and simply cooperating with the tax audit by the Dept. of Revenue and pay off what is owed.

Dismissal. Client was charged with drug possession stemming from a routine traffic stop turning into a full search of his vehicle due solely to the odor of marijuana. With cannabis being legal in various forms, the mere odor of it does not permit a full vehicle search - as dictated by the Minnesota Supreme Court. On the day of the contested hearing, the State rightfully dismissed the case after it realized there was no basis to otherwise justify the search and subsequent discovery of the narcotics. Another fantastic win for the North Star team.

Stay of adjudication - no conviction upon successful completion of probation. The client was accused of misappropriating prescription drugs from a nursing home she worked at. Thankfully, she responded the right way by understanding and addressing her addiction that led to this case. By doing so, the North Star team was able to obtain this fantastic outcome - one that is common for a first-time felony drug case, but can be elusive when the allegations include stealing of prescription medications from a workplace. The North Star team emphasized the client's proactive steps and leveraged our good relationships with the prosecutors to secure this needed and deserving outcome.

Plea to an amended misdemeanor count of fifth degree assault and the client was placed on unsupervised probation and ordered to pay the bare minimum fine. The client faced not only serious felony consequences, but also steep immigration consequences should he have been convicted of a felony. Thankfully, the North Star got to work, leveraged possible defenses, and negotiated this incredible result - one that accomplishes all the goals the client had ... and then some.

Dismissed and pled guilty in a subsequent case where he was charged with another domestic assault, but received a stay of adjudication on an amended count of fifth degree assault. With two cases that included a felony strangulation charge and two separate domestic assault incidents, the client is thrilled to walk away with an outcome that results in no convictions on his record. The North Star team litigated a novel issue and was successful in getting a Court to permit at trial evidence of prior false accusations by the complainant. After winning that motion, the State folded the felony case and offered the non-conviction outcome to a client that was prepared to go to trial. But, even he knew he couldn't turn down this incredible offer and ability to eliminate the risk that comes with a trial.

Stay of adjudication to both counts, meaning the client will not be convicted of anything following this incident so long as he complies with minimal and easy terms of probation for just one year. The client had zero defense, as his ex-spouse's therapist witnessed the incident via a zoom meeting. Despite the evidence completely working against him, proactive steps and the thoughtful approach from Mr. Gempeler yielded this critical and incredible outcome for a deserving client.