Worthington, MN
Family Lawyer at Worthington, MN
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense ... +3 more
OUTCOME: Change of Custody Granted.
Client moved for a modification of custody after the child was put into the temporary custody of the client pursuant to an Order for Protection protecting the child from the opposing party. It would no ... t be in the best interest of the child to return to the custody of the opposing party after nearly two years. After an evidentiary hearing, the Court granted client's request
OUTCOME: Prison Avoided.
Client was kicked out of Drug Court, and the State wanted a commit to prison, something that frequently happens after a removal from drug court. Defense successfully argued that the prison was not nece ... ssary in that Client was not a danger to the public and a correctional setting was not required to rehabilitate.
OUTCOME: Prison Avoided.
Client plead guilty to 2nd Degree Assault - Substantial Bodily Harm. Because a dangerous weapon was involved a prison sentence was mandatory, except in very limited circumstances. Defense successfully ... persuaded the Court to find client's circumstances were within those limited circumstances based on client's age, remorse, lack of criminal history, and community support.