Bismarck, ND
Criminal defense Lawyer at Bismarck, ND
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury ... +2 more
OUTCOME: $3.5 Million Jury Verdict. Defendant Dr and Hospital offered zero, and even tried to bully and threaten us into dismissing the case. After a 2 week trial, the Jury came back in our favor.
Our client went in for fairly routine surgery and the Dr inadvertently severed a main artery. This caused partial paralysis and brain damage.
OUTCOME: Dismissed
Felony Kidnapping, Felony Endangering an Adult, and Physical Obstruction of a Government Function Client was charged with very serious crimes relating to the alleged “kidnapping” of an uncle with in ... terests in oil wells in Western North Dakota. Client faced over 30 years in prison. All charges were dismissed after we “advised” the State’s Attorney, Detectives, and other county employees involved in the investigation and arrest, that we were considering suing them for false imprisonment and false arrest.
OUTCOME: Not Guilty
Federal Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon Client charged in Federal Court with Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Assault. If convicted client faced up to 15 years in prison. The Federal Prosecuto ... rs best offer was 6 years in prison. After a two day jury trial we were able to diminish credibility of 3 eye witnesses and after the Jury deliberated for several hours found the client Not Guilty on all counts. Less than 1% of people are acquitted at trial in Federal Court.
OUTCOME: Not Guilty
Felony Aggravated Assault Client originally charged with Felony Attempted Murder. Charge was later amended to felony aggravated assault for “knife fight” outside of Williston bar. Faced 2 year mini ... mum mandatory prison sentence if convicted. After week long Jury Trial, found Not Guilty. As a result, did not go to prison, and as a lifelong hunter, maintained gun rights.
OUTCOME: Not Guilty
Felony Criminal Trespass Client charged with Felony Criminal Trespass. After Jury Trial, found Not Guilty. Was able to maintain custody of daughter as a result and didn’t lose professional licens ... ure.