State vs. John Doe
Nov 01, 2014OUTCOME: Not Guilty Ist degree Assault
Assault in the first degree and attempted murder. This was a self defense case with a week long trila nad significant media attention.
Minneapolis, MN
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OUTCOME: Not Guilty Ist degree Assault
Assault in the first degree and attempted murder. This was a self defense case with a week long trila nad significant media attention.
OUTCOME: Not Guilty 2nd Degree Intentional Murder
2nd Degree Intentional Homicide
OUTCOME: Felony Charges Dismissed, Stay of Adjudication on Gross Misdemeanor-- NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Client charged with kidnapping and forceable rape of a 13 year-old. The penalty for this crime ranged from 12-30 years in prison. John Conard tore into multiple issues with the medical examinati ... on, discovery, and witness coaching. Client recieved a Stay of Adjudication on a Gross Misdemeanor, which means no sex offender registration was required and no jail time was required.
OUTCOME: Aggravated Felony Assault Dismissed
Client was charged with aggravated felony assault, strangulation, and child abuse. Client had an extensive felony record extending over 20 years. He was on parole with significant prison time over hi ... s head if the case resulted in a felony conviction. He faced up to 5 years consecutive to parole, which was more than three years. There were clear issues with the investigation, and more importantly the medical evidence in the case. As a result, John Conard was able to have all felony charges dismissed. Client took a minor misdemeanor conviction. After meeting with Conard, his parole agent let him remain out in the community. He served no addition custody time, and paid no fine, and served no additional probation.
OUTCOME: Mandatory Prison Waived, Departure to probation instead!
Client was charged with operating a large marijuana grow operation. He was also on probation for a previous felony conviction for the same thing. Also found in the case were several firearms requir ... ing a minimum sentence of 5 years in prison. John Conard litigated multiple issues with the search warrant and police conduct. In addition, Conard brought a fiercely contested motion for a sentencing departure. At the sentencing hearing the judge told the client "you are getting a huge break! you should thank your lawyer, Mr. Conard is certainly one of the best." Client recieved probation and minor local jail time. NO PRISON sentence was entered.
OUTCOME: Felony Charges Dismissed.
Client Charged with Felony Terroristic Threats. This was clearly a case for Jury Trial, as the client was guilty only of drunkeness. After lengthy litigation, on the eve of trial, all felony charge ... s were dismissed, the client recieved a contiuance for dismissal on a Disorderly Conduct misdemeanor, no jail, no fine, and no probation.
OUTCOME: Felony Charges Dismissed.
Client was charged with 3rd degree Methamphetamine trafficking an a misdemeanor shoplifting charge. From the outset it was clear that there were significant errors in police procedure. John Conard ... fought to supress all the drug evidence. In the end the felony drug charges were dismissed leaving only a misdemeanor shoplifting charge with no fine and no jail to serve.
OUTCOME: Case Dismissed
2nd Degree Sale of Methamphetamine in a School Zone. Motion to Suppress for an improper search warrant.
OUTCOME: Felony Charges Dismissed
Criminal Vehicular Operation. Motion to Suppress improper blood evidence. Felony charges dismissed, client had a minor driving misdemeanor.
OUTCOME: Jury Verdict NOT GUILTY
Charged with Second Degree Burglary.