The outcome of the case was a significant victory, marked by a stay of adjudication that reduced the charges to a radically minimized count. Importantly, this decision comes with no obligation for sex offender registration, which can often have lifelong consequences. The proposed custody arrangement is also favorable, with a staggered 30-day term that could potentially be waived entirely if good progress is demonstrated during probation.

This remarkable result holds immense value, particularly considering the initial severity of the charges at the time of filing. The client's unwavering devotion to family and steadfast commitment to personal recovery through therapy played a crucial role in shaping this outcome. The client's commitment to recovery, coupled with Dan's relentless dedication and innovative approach, truly made the difference in communicating with both the judge and the State. His advocacy not only showcased the client's journey toward healing but also highlighted the potential for positive change.

Dismissal of violations, reduction of terms to permit client to return home, a full and total win! If you or your loved one has been sentenced, do not simply accept what the probation department orders. Do not permit changes to the terms you’ve accepted, or punishments that are not fair or reasonable. Keep fighting! Hell, it can be more fulfilling to hire aggressive and successful lawyers after a case seems complete, than even before (but North Star lawyers will always, always fight to get the best terms, and/or an acquittal, on the front end!). In this case, a client facing humiliating terms, and an endless stream of complications and injustices from his sentence, hired his third legal team, this time for the win: He’s back home, parenting his wonderful kid, back to work, no more embarrassments or needless challenges.

Stay of Imposition, no jail to serve, minimum fine, which results in a misdemeanor conviction upon the client's successful completion of probation. The client was struggling through alcoholism and mental health issues after a breakup with a long-term girlfriend. He sent private videos of them to third-parties, including her family. Needless to say, a terrible decision and one that impacted her beyond just the embarrassment. Realizing the depths he was sinking due to his alcoholism and mental health issues, he started on a path toward recovery. And by the time sentencing arrived, he was sober, heavily involved in the AA community, including being in leadership positions, was accountable and demonstrably remorseful of his actions, and truly just a changed man. Because of these positive and noticeable actions, the North Star team was able to convince a tough, strict judge into imposing a non-jail sentence and the stay of imposition outcome. The client never imagined getting this good of outcome and driven to reward those who are trusting him with such a sentence.

Diversion. Client was alleged to have exposed himself and possibly been masturbating in his vehicle in a public parking lot as a young adult woman passed by. The client had no meaningful record and needed to keep it that way for his future plans. Through the hard work of the North Star team, the client was afforded the opportunity to enter into a diversion program, whereby he'll have to complete some coursework and community service, but he'll earn a complete dismissal of the case in doing so. It is an absolutely fantastic result - truly the best possible plea deal.

Plea to one charge of indecent exposure, the other two cases were dismissed, including the case which had six total charges. This young man was facing a gauntlet of trouble due to exhibition-type behavior. The North Star team had a challenge ahead of itself, but we properly balanced an aggressive and thoughtful approach to get this incredible outcome. Diligently researching some perhaps skeptical charges, the North Star team litigated one case and then leveraged it against the other two cases to put together a global resolution that at first seemed improbable. But, the improbable often becomes reality with the North Star team. With the global deal finalized, the client now only has one conviction and a sentence that is more than manageable for him to get back on his feet and moving forward. When both the judge and prosecutor acknowledge - on the record - how great of an outcome this was for the client, you know it's damn good.

Stay of imposition on the 4th degree sexual contact charge. The client was charged for statutory rape and had no defenses as DNA evidence was conclusive of the crime. Undeterred, the North Star team worked with the client to take meaningful proactive steps - even addressing minor setbacks that occurred along the way - that led to the needed leverage to negotiate this favorable outcome. More, at sentencing, Mr. Gempeler successfully argued for no jail time to be imposed, avoided random testing, and even avoided a no contact provision with the client's significant other's child - a must for him and his girlfriend. All in all, the outcome and sentencing could not have been better for the client. He is now on track to continue advancing in his life, without having this matter be an absolute holdup to his future.

Stay of adjudication. Client merely needs to stay good for one year and pay minimal prosecution costs to earn a complete dismissal of this serious charge. He was accused of masturbating in a parking lot. A witness saw him and identified him as the suspect. Needless to say, there was not a lot to work with for a possible defense. Even when faced with daunting facts and accusations, we were able to negotiate an outcome that not only leads to a dismissal once he successfully completes probation, but it also leads to a presumption to get this record expunged a year later. This was a priority to the client and one that we knew how to achieve with a thoughtful approach to negotiations. Another fantastic result.

Continuance for dismissal. Client was alleged to have exposed his privates while driving in a neighborhood. Despite the allegations, the North Star team developed a strong legal strategy around possible identity and then leveraged it, along with the client's good overall record, to negotiate this incredible result. As a result of our effort, the client will avoid any conviction, plea, or even acknowledgement of wrongdoing. He is thrilled with the outcome and avoiding a record that would have a long-lasting impact on his future.