We invite you to browse some of our recent case results to learn more about our past successes and how we have helped people in situations similar to yours.
Outcome: Client, who was represented by attorneys Hillary Parsons and Allan Caplan, was charged with making terroristic threats after a reply they shared on Facebook was reposted on Twitter and reported to the authorities. Attorneys Parsons and Caplan moved to dismiss the charge on the basis that Client was within their First Amendment Right... The Hennepin County District Court agreed with Parsons and Caplan and dismissed the felony charge.
Attorney Joe Tamburino represented a client in Anoka County on multiple assault charges involving multiple alleged victims. Joe litigated the matter for almost a year, and on the day of trial he got the case dismissed. His client was very happy.
Attorney Karmen McQuitty got her client’s permit to carry reinstated after it was wrongfully rescinded. Her client received a letter from the Sheriff saying that their permit was revoked. The Sheriff was wrong on the law, and Karmen advocated for the reinstatement and won. The County is reinstating the permit to carry and client is thrilled with this result.
Outcome: Client, who was represented by attorneys Hillary Parsons and Joe Tamburino, was charged with a Gross-Misdemeanor DWI after they were arrested for allegedly operating a jet ski while under the influence of alcohol. After they were taken to the station and asked to submit to a breathalyzer, client was unable to reach an attorney and the officer in the matter made the determination that client refused the test. On the morning of trial, the Prosecutor agreed to amend the charge to Careless Boating, and
Client was facing his third DWI in the last 10 years and had refused to take an alcohol test at the police station. Attorney Hillary Parsons, convinced the judge to deviate from the mandatory minimum and sentence client to 2 years of probation, a $200.00 fine, and no executed jail time, including no time in the Dakota County Workhouse, and no community service. Client avoided having to serve 90 days in the workhouse.
Ms. Parsons researched legal issues related to the Complaint, and argued that there was not probable cause to support the obstruction charge. The prosecutor agreed, dismissed that count of the Complaint, and the remaining noise complaint violation was continued for dismissal for a period of 6 months. Client avoided any type of conviction and the only condition of the agreement was that he pay prosecution costs of $25.00.
The attorneys developed a legal strategy and isolated legal issues to challenge both pre-trial and at trial. After months of litigation, court appearances, motions, and submission of a memorandum of law, Joe and Kayla were able to obtain a complete dismissal of all charges. We are all very happy with the fabulous results in this case.
Based on these efforts, Ms. Parsons convinced the prosecutor to amended the charges to gross-misdemeanor possession, to which Client entered a plea of guilty. At sentencing, the judge stayed adjudication of the sentence, which means that the charges, upon completion of one year of probation, will be completed dismissed. Client paid a small fine and avoided any jail time.
When client is done with probation, the charge level will drop to a misdemeanor. Client did not serve any additional jail time. The family has been entirely reunited. This was a monumental result in an extremely difficult and complicated matter.
Attorney Joe Tamburino and Hannah Martin represented a client who was charged with assault that was motivated by bias. If convicted, that would have meant that they were found to have assaulted someone because of the color of their skin, which was not true. Joe and Hannah took the case to trial and the jury agreed that the assault was not motivated by bias. This was a huge relief because an assault linked to racial bias would have been detrimental to our client’s reputation.
Attorneys Joe Tamburino and Hannah Martin represented their client at an Implied Consent hearing (a civil proceeding related to a person’s driver’s license). They litigated the issue of the stop, arguing that the police officer did not have a sufficient basis to expand the stop and request their client to submit to a PBT (preliminary breath test) and field sobriety tests. The court agreed with Hannah and Joe’s argument and reversed the client’s driver’s license revocation. Client was extremely happy with
Attorney Ashley Heaney represented a client who was charged with second degree assault. After discussing the case at length with the prosecution, she was able to convince the State that the circumstances in this case demonstrated a clear mental health issue that would best be handled with therapy, rather than jail time. The client ended up receiving a stay of adjudication, meaning that the conviction will stay off of their record as long as they continue to meet certain conditions. Once the client completes
Client was given no executed jail time and only has to complete 30 hours of community service. As soon as client is released from probation, the DWI charge will be dropped and client’s record will reflect only a conviction for a Careless Driving. Client was thrilled with the outcome.
Client was charged in Hennepin County with 3rd Degree DWI. Due to a previous DWI conviction in the preceding 10 years, Client was facing a gross misdemeanor charge, a minimum 30-day jail sentence, and 3+ years of supervised probation. Attorney Urbas was able to successfully negotiate a disposition which reduced the charge to a misdemeanor, and Client will face a 2-year probationary period with conditions of only a one-day DWI class and 4 days of sentence to serve.
Client was facing a 90-day mandatory minimum sentence for a 2nd Degree DWI and two prior DWI convictions. Client agreed to go to treatment, and Attorney Hillary Parsons negotiated probation with both the prosecutor for the DWI as well as for the probation violation to admit Client into Veterans Court. Client pleaded guilty to the DWI and admitted the probation violation but will serve absolutely no executed jail time or additional fine if he completes the Ramsey County Veterans Court Program.
Client was charged in Hennepin County with 4 th Degree DWI and his alcohol concentration was .13. Ms. Carlson filed motions challenging the seizure and arrest of her client. As a result, a plea agreement was reached where the DWI charges against the client were dismissed and he entered a plea to a reduced charge of careless driving.
Outcome: Attorney Urbas was able to successfully negotiate client’s acceptance into a pre-trial diversion program, and client was not required to plead guilty to the above offense. If the client successfully completes the program and remains law abiding for the next year, this charge will be dismissed and the client will avoid a felony conviction on his record. Furthermore, client was not subject to any executed jail time as part of this resolution.
Outcome: Joe’s client was accused of sexual misconduct by the university. After countless meetings, many hours of investigation, numerous statements and interviews, and lengthy legal and factual arguments through the hearing process, we won the case. Joe firmly believed that his client was 100% innocent and worked tirelessly to prove that to the university. Joe, his client and his client’s family are all extremely happy with the result.
Our client was notified by Gustavus College that he was being accused of sexual harassment by a student. Upon learning of the charges, Lis and Joe immediately took action in the matter and worked through the investigation. Our client was innocent of the charges and Lis and Joe did everything they could to exonerate him, and their efforts worked. The investigator found in favor of our client and all accusations were dismissed. Our client was extremely happy with the results.
Client was accused of sexual misconduct on campus. After countless meetings, statements, and interviews, our client was cleared of all allegations.
Attorney Ashley Heaney represented a young client charged with Felony Fleeing a Police Officer. Attorney Heaney convinced the prosecutor to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor Reckless Driving because of the client’s lack of any criminal history and other mediating factors. The client was very happy to keep a felony off of their record!
Attorney Ashley Heaney represented her client, the Petitioner, in a hearing regarding a Harassment Restraining Order. The case involved a family dispute between in-laws. Attorney Heaney was able to prove by a preponderance of the evidence through testimony and exhibits that her client needed the HRO to be issued for two years to ensure the harassment stops. Client was extremely happy with the result.
Attorney Karmen McQuitty was successful in getting her client’s Assault and Careless Driving charges expunged in Ramsey County. These charges will no longer follow her client and they will have a fresh start. The outcome was exactly what the client was hoping for and they are very pleased with this result.
Attorney Karmen McQuitty petitioned the court to expunge her client’s Civil Commitment record. Because the court granted the expungement, Karmen’s client is able to pursue a career without the stigma of this record. Client was thrilled with this result.
Attorney Karmen McQuitty helped a client successfully navigate a Possession of Child Pornography investigation. She counseled and advised the client every step of the way, and ultimately no charges were filed. This was the ideal outcome for her client.
Attorney Karmen McQuitty represented her client who was charged with domestic assault after an incident that occurred at the client’s home. Damage within the home was one reason why the prosecutor had charged the case. Karmen worked with the prosecutor to clarify the circumstances and because of her diligent work, the prosecutor dismissed the charges early on in the case. The DANCO was cancelled and her client’s family was reunited.
Attorney Joe Tamburino represented a client who was running for municipal office on alleged campaign finance violations. Joe contested the allegations, submitted exhibits and legal arguments to the administrative law judge, and demanded a probable cause hearing.
Attorney Hillary Parsons was able to successfully expunge two domestic assault convictions for her client in Ramsey County, even though both convictions were still within the ten-year enhanceability period. Ms. Parsons was able to show the Court that client had been in therapy since the incidents to address his relationship issues. Client, who had just graduated from college and was facing employment challenges due to his criminal record, was thrilled that he could move past his criminal record.
Client was pulled over for speeding, and eventually charged with driving under the influence even though his blood alcohol content was .07 and less than the legal limit. Attorney Hillary Parsons set the matter for trial because she believed that the State could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that client was actually under the influence of alcohol. On the morning of trial, the State agreed to resolve the matter as a petty misdemeanor careless driving. Because petty misdemeanors are not considered crimes
Joe Tamburino and Hillary Parsons represented client who was charged with attempt to commit murder by use of a toxic substance.