Attorney Chad A. Throndset's Legal Cases

Criminal defense

Second Degree Assault

Nov 12, 2010

OUTCOME: Case dismissed

Client was charged with being involved in a bar fight wherein the victim was beaten badly. Client was not involved in the assault, and the state had limited evidence against him. Based on rumor and i ... nnuendo, the state still charged my client with second degree assault. We filed a preliminary motion to dismiss the charges, and the court, after a hearing on the merits of the case, agreed with our position and dismissed the case outright.

Criminal defense

Controlled Substance Case

Sep 24, 2010

OUTCOME: Case dismissed

Client was charged with possession of Methamphetamine. Was able to get case dismissed with a pretrial motion.

Criminal defense

Illegal possession of firearms

Dec 30, 2009

OUTCOME: Case dismissed

Client was charged with possession of firearms and illegal narcotics. The case went to hearing and the Judge dismissed the case for lack of evidence.

Criminal defense

First Degree Burglary

Oct 14, 2009

OUTCOME: Case dismissed

Client was charged with breaking and entering and committing an assault. He was facing seven years in prison if convicted. The case went to jury trial and the jury found my client not guilty of the Bu ... rglary.

Criminal defense

DWI

Sep 10, 2008

OUTCOME: DWI dismissed

Client was charged with DWI even though he was under .08. Prosecution was intent on sticking him with a DWI on his record. We fought for his rights and he eventually received a non-moving violation t ... hat did not go on his record.

Criminal defense

Drugs and firearm possession charges

May 21, 2008

OUTCOME: Case dismissed

Client was charged with possession of drugs and a firearm. The case turned on whether the prosecution could prove that this vehicle was my client's vehicle, and whether he had actual knowlege of the p ... resence of the firearm in this vehicle. They could not establish the necessary link and we suceeded in getting the case dismissed.

Criminal defense

First Degree Murder

Oct 19, 2006

OUTCOME: Charges reduced

Client was charged with First Degree Murder. Client had many psychological issues, as well as somewhat limited capacity. We had a preliminary hearing wherein we challenged the "confession" made under ... very questionable police procedure. We won the challenge and got the confession thrown out of court. Client eventually took a deal to a lower charge that reduced his prison time from 21 years to 7 years.

Criminal defense

Second Degree Murder

May 09, 2005

OUTCOME: Charges reduced

Client was charged with taking part in a group beating of another individual causing death. The state had evidence against the other 3 assailants, but not as much against my client. We were able to n ... egotiate a plea to a lesser charge that resulted in a reduction of time served.

Criminal defense

Criminal Sexual Contact charge dismissed

Oct 18, 2002

OUTCOME: Case dismissed

Client was charged with criminal sexual contact with his step-daughter. Client was looking at 148 months in prison if convicted. Turns out that the step daughter had many psychological issues and rec ... anted the allegation. The prosecution still wanted to pursue the charges. We filed a preliminary trial motion and the court dismissed the case.

Chad A. Throndset's Legal Cases (9)

Second Degree Assault

Controlled Substance Case

Illegal possession of firearms

First Degree Burglary

DWI

Drugs and firearm possession charges

First Degree Murder

Second Degree Murder

Criminal Sexual Contact charge dismissed