Plea to an amended count of misdemeanor 4th Degree DWI, with no time to serve and unsupervised probation for one-year. What makes this outcome more remarkable is that the client blew a .19 and got into an accident. The primary prosecutor would not budge, but he changed jobs near the end of this case. Mr. Gempeler strategically prolonged the case a bit to put some separation between the old prosecutor and new one. And at the delayed hearing, he was able to negotiate this incredible outcome - one the client was thrilled to achieve, but didn't think was possible based upon how the case had progressed. Savvy guidance pays off once again for a North Star client.

Plea to an amended misdemeanor count of DWI, with no time to serve, a fine, and easy terms of probation to follow. The client blew a .20 and had no legal defenses. On top of that, the city prosecutor is notoriously challenging to deal with on similar cases. Nonetheless, Mr. Gempeler leaned into the possible career implications in play and the client's proactive steps in order to negotiate this fantastic result. It was the exact outcome the client was hopeful for, but realistically did not expect. That's why you get the North Star team on your side - to get the unexpected.

Plea to an amended count of misdemeanor 4th Degree DWI with no jail or STS, and the absolute minimum fine possible of $50. The client was a high school student who got into an accident after consuming alcohol one non-school day afternoon. Major mistakes made throughout, clearly. With the help of Mr. Gempeler's advocacy, she got back on track and is pursuing post-secondary education. This outcome will position her in the best position possible, considering the mistakes made.

Plea, but no jail to serve, minimal fine, and credit for treatment and programming. What makes the result so fantastic for the client is that it avoids the statutory requirement of 30 days in custody. The client had maintained sobriety for over a year and was desperate to avoid serving time in custody, which worried her for maintaining her sobriety. After efforts to get her entry into DWI court were rejected due to her residing in Ramsey County, Mr. Gempeler worked with the prosecutor to get creative and deliver this most needed outcome. Now, the client maintains her sobriety and network of support with a sentence that does not interrupt it. She continues progressing and moving forward advantageously in life due to the creativity and doggedness shown by the North Star team.

Plea to an amended count of a misdemeanor DWI with credit for time served, the minimum fine, and probation to the court. For a client with a .20 reading and no viable defenses, achieving a misdemeanor and these terms of probation are fantastic. This goes to show that the North Star team continues to get great results, even when there is nothing from which to really work with to get these outcomes. Another satisfied client ready and anxious to move forward with the minimal impact on her future.

Stay of imposition plea to an amended misdemeanor count and only six-months' probation. What makes this such a great outcome is that it took 1.5 years' worth of pushing and negotiating to finally get a stubborn County Attorney to make this meaningful offer. In achieving this, the client avoids the six-month revocation and a nasty criminal record from a mere traffic offense. She was nearly crying, with a sense of relief that the long ordeal is finally over and in such a fantastic manner for her.

Plea to an amended count of a 4th degree misdemeanor DWI, with no jail to serve, a minimal fine, and a year of probation where the only ongoing obligation is to remain law abiding. What makes this such an incredible result is the facts were not favorable - the client got into a single-vehicle accident on the side a highway and blew a .29. Yup, a .29. And we still leveraged his changed behaviors, proactive steps, and need for a misdemeanor to get what most would consider an impossible outcome to achieve - except for us.

Stay of adjudication. Client was charged for physically disciplining his young children. Because of the age, it was a felony count and the State obviously took the allegations very seriously. Despite that, the allegations left room for interpretation - after all, a parent has a right to physically discipline their child under the corporal punishment statute. Leveraging that and the client's non-existent record, Mr. Gempeler worked hard to push for this incredible outcome. The client is able to earn the non-conviction and move forward with his life without a damaging criminal record.