Stay of adjudication for $500. This is truly a remarkable outcome given the sheer quantity of charges and severity of them - one gross misdemeanor and four misdemeanors. Additionally, the criminal behavior involved a level of deceit relating to deliberate efforts to use tabs that were registered to other vehicles. With the threat of losing his license with certain convictions, the client is thrilled to maintain a clean criminal record and to not risk losing his license.

Expungement Granted. Client had previously sought an expungement, but was denied. Through the guidance and counsel of Mr. Gempeler, she successfully expunged a record that had caused her to miss more than a dozen employment opportunities. For a mother of young children, this expungement was critical for her and her family's future.

Case Dismissed. This client, in a years-long dispute with his neighbors regarding the conduct of our client's family, had faced multiple prosecutions relating to this Harassment Restraining Order, but that order and these charges were all dismissed on motion of the defense. Your lawyer needs to know how to artfully refuse to take 'no' for an answer, and time the motion for dismissal with extraordinary care. North Star does this routinely.

Plead to one disorderly conduct and the other case is dismissed. Client received a stay of imposition on one case and had no jail or jail alternative (such as STS) imposed, despite being charged with two disorderly conducts in a matter of months for drunken misconduct in a residential community. The end game is the client has to comply with non-burdensome probationary conditions and pay the minimum fine. Considering what he was facing, the client was thrilled with this outcome and knowing we limited the possible negative collateral consequences that can stem from two convictions during a short period of time.

Stay of adjudication to trespass charge and the disorderly conduct charge is dismissed. The stay period is for only 9 months and the terms of the agreement are light - small fine, no criminal convictions, and no contact with the complaining witness, which is a non-issue for this client. This outcome further ensures the client will be in a great position to have this record expunged in short order because the burden of proof on an expungement will flip to the State.

Continuance for Dismissal. Client was charged as a result of an accident that was no one's fault. The client had a completely clean criminal and traffic record and it was imperative to keep it that way. Mr. Adkins negotiated this desirable outcome and kept the prosecution costs to a minimum - $100 - and restitution was reserved. Client is thrilled with this outcome.

Dismissed. Client was initially charged with just contempt of court - which was wrongfully filed. Prior to the contested hearing, the State added the two additional counts. After further consideration and discussions, the case was dismissed prior to the contested hearing. This was the appropriate result when the initial charge was baseless and the State then employed the shotgun method of trying to make one charge fit. Ultimately, none did and the dismissal was warranted. A great result for a veteran of the armed services.

Continuance for dismissal. The client was in the process of wrapping up a prior underage consumption citation when he picked up a second while in school. Despite two pending underage consumptions, Mr. Gempeler was able to negotiate a resolution that will prevent any conviction on his record, which is critical for a college student about to enter the work force.