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Felony Third Degree Assault

AcquittedHennepin County

After nearly a week-long jury trial, Eric’s client was found Not Guilty. Eric successfully argued an alternate perpetrator defense at trial.

Misdemeanor Indecent Exposure, Fifth Degree Assault

Reduced Charge, Stay of AdjudicationDakota County

Eric’s client was accused of exposing himself and assaulting a woman. Eric conducted a thorough investigation to establish his client’s version of events. Eric worked with the prosecutor and ultimately a settlement was reached that involved a plea to misdemeanor disorderly conduct and one year of unsupervised probation. Provided probation is successfully completed, then the disorderly conduct charge will be dismissed.

Felony First Degree Burglary

Reduced Charge, No JailLe Sueur County

Eric’s client was charged with a series of offenses, with the most serious being a Felony Burglary in the First Degree-Occupied Dwelling, which carried a mandatory minimum six months jail if convicted. Eric conducted an investigation and had a witness statement taken, which demonstrated the incident was less severe and more complicated than the police investigation concluded. Eric worked with his client to obtain documentation of his good deeds. Eric used all of this to negotiate a global resolution that avoided a felony conviction, avoided jail time, and minimized the length of probation.

Gross Misdemeanor School-Arm Violation

Reduced to Petty MisdemeanorHennepin County

Eric’s client was accused of not stopping for a school bus that had its stop-arm out with red lights flashing and when children were present. Eric pointed out factual issues with the State’s case. Ultimately, Eric’s client chose to resolve the case with a non-criminal petty misdemeanor offense and a minimal fine.

Misdemeanor School Bus Inspection Violation

DismissalSherburne County

Eric’s client worked at a transportation company where a single school bus failed to renew an annual inspection certificate. Eric filed a series of motions to dismiss, and the prosecutor agreed to dismiss upon further review of the case.

Misdemeanor Unlawful Assembly

DismissalHennepin County

After protesting a police officer’s killing of a motorist, Eric’s client was arrested and charged. Eric negotiated a dismissal with his client completing a few hours of community service.

Gross Misdemeanor Motor Vehicle Tax Evasion

Stay of AdjudicationDakota County

Eric’s client had let her vehicle registration expire for a couple years. Eric negotiated a stay of adjudication, which will allow for a dismissal with no new charges, and a minimal fine.

Felony First Degree Controlled Substance Possession

No Prison TimeAnoka County

Eric’s client was charged with possessing a large amount of drugs, which carried a presumptive prison sentence about five years. Eric litigated a search warrant issue and prepared the case for trial. However, before trial began, a deal was reached that avoided any prison time, minimized jail time, and will result in the felony being reduced to a misdemeanor upon successful completion of probation.

Felony Criminal Vehicular Homicide

Reduced Charge, No Prison TimeKanabec County

Eric’s client was charged with a couple of serious felonies for his involvement in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of another motorist. The top charge carried a presumptive 48-month prison sentence. However, Eric negotiated a resolution to a lower charge (Criminal Vehicular Operation) that avoided any prison time (but involved much less jail time and house arrest) and will result in reduction to a misdemeanor upon successful completion of probation. The resolution also minimized Eric’s client’s loss of driving privileges and eliminated restitution.

Misdemeanor Careless Driving

Expungement GrantedHennepin County

Eric’s client was originally charged with Driving While Impaired, but pled to an amended charge of Careless Driving. When his client became eligible, Eric successfully petitioned the court for a full expungement of all records related to the case.

Misdemeanor Domestic Assault

Reduced Charge; Stay of AdjudicationSherburne County

Eric negotiated a resolution that reduced the Domestic Assault charge to a Disorderly Conduct, avoided jail time, and upon successful completion of probation will result in a dismissal. Eric also secured an agreement for an expungement when his client is eligible.

Misdemeanor Order for Protection Violation

DismissalAnoka County

Eric worked with his client to gather evidence and prepped the case for trial. Upon presenting the information to the prosecutor and a change in circumstances, the charge was dismissed before trial commenced.

Felony Drug Possession; Gross Misdemeanor DWI

Dismissal of FelonyRamsey County

Eric’s client faced two charges involving possession of drugs and a Driving While Impaired with a high alcohol concentration. Eric suggested his client attend sober support groups. Eric negotiated a dismissal of the felony charge with no jail time and probation for the DWI.

Gross Misdemeanor DWI; Probation Violation

Minimal Jail TimeKanabec County

Eric’s client picked up another DWI while on probation for a previous DWI. Eric litigated the questionable traffic stop, but ultimately negotiated a resolution for both matters that resulted in far less jail time than the mandatory minimum.  

Felony Second Degree Assault

Reduced Charge; Stay of AdjudicationCarver County

Eric’s client was charged with assaulting her partner with a knife. Eric worked with his client and her partner to provide more clarity regarding the allegations. Eric urged his client to obtain services for mental and chemical health. Eric negotiated a resolution that involved a dismissal of the felony, a plea to a misdemeanor, no jail time, and provided for a full dismissal upon successful completion of probation.

Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct

DismissalDakota County

Eric’s client was charged with Disorderly Conduct-Fighting or Brawling based on an alleged dispute in a restaurant parking lot. Eric worked with his client to show the prosecutor he was actually the victim and couldn’t have been the perpetrator because he was recovering from surgery to his arm. Eric successfully secured a dismissal for his client before trial.

DWI Driver’s License Revocation

RescindedRamsey County

Eric’s client was arrested for a second-time DWI. He was released without criminal charges, but his license was revoked for one year. Eric challenged the revocation and got his client’s driving privileges reinstated, pending the outcome of the legal challenge. Eric waited for the statute of limitations to run before requesting the evidence and a hearing to challenge the revocation. At the hearing, Eric pointed out that the arresting officer failed to provide an important advisory. Opposing counsel and the judge agreed, so Eric’s client’s driver’s license revocation was rescinded or overturned. Eric’s client was never charged criminally.

Harassment Restraining Order; Respondent

DismissalAnoka County

Eric represented his client as Respondent in a Harassment Restraining Order (HRO) matter. The HRO had been filed by Eric’s client’s wife, who was also seeking a divorce. At a court trial, Eric successfully obtained a dismissal by convincing the judge that his client did not engage in harassment.

Gross Misdemeanor Fifth Degree Drug Possession

Reduced Charge, Stay of ImpositionHennepin County

Eric’s client was pulled over for speeding and charged with possessing a controlled substance. Eric argued his client was incorrectly charged and negotiated a resolution involving a reduced charge, which will drop to a non-criminal petty misdemeanor offense upon successful completion of probation. Eric also negotiated an agreement for a future expungement (or sealing) of the case.

Misdemeanor DANCO Violation

No Jail, Concurrent ProbationRamsey County

Eric’s client was charged with violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO). Eric negotiated a resolution that spared his client additional jail time and ran probation for this offense concurrent with his other probationary term on another case.

Order for Protection; Respondent

DismissalHennepin County

Eric’s client was in the midst of a break-up with her boyfriend, who filed an Order for Protection (OFP) against her. Eric’s client wanted to avoid testifying at trial. A negotiated settlement was reached where Petitioner agreed to dismiss the OFP and Eric’s client could retrieve her property.

Gross Misdemeanor Third Degree Damage to Property

Reduced Charge, Stay of AdjudicationAitkin County

Eric’s client was accused of damaging construction equipment at the scene of an oil pipeline protest. Eric conducted a thorough investigation by obtaining social media video of the incident and gathering numerous witness statements. Eric showed the prosecutor that his client did not damage any property, and worked out a settlement to a lesser charge of Misdemeanor Trespass, with no jail, and a full dismissal upon successful completion of just six months of unsupervised probation.

Misdemeanor Presence at Unlawful Assembly

DismissalHennepin County

Eric’s client was arrested and charged after protesting a police officer’s killing of a motorist. Eric negotiated a resolution that involved a few hours of community service in exchange for a dismissal.

First Degree Assault – Use of Deadly Force Against Police Officer

Stay of Adjudication, No JailPennington County

Eric’s client was accused of driving her vehicle into police officers. Eric had an investigator take witness statements from those present during the incident and scrutinized the squad video. If convicted, Eric’s client faced a presumptive commitment of 120 months in prison. However, Eric negotiated a resolution involving no jail time, two years of probation, and a stay of adjudication, which means the charge will be dismissed upon successful completion of probation.

Gross Misdemeanor Second Degree DWI

No JailAnoka County

Eric’s client was charged with a driving while impaired offense that was his third lifetime, but second within ten years. Eric worked out a return of his client’s vehicle, and negotiated a resolution involving electronic home monitoring, instead of 30 days jail, as required by statute.

Felony Third Degree Assault

Reduced to Misdemeanor, No JailDakota County

Eric’s client was accused of causing substantial bodily harm during a fist fight. Eric pressed his client’s case to trial. On the morning of trial, the prosecutor agreed to a misdemeanor resolution, with no jail time, and just three months of unsupervised probation.

Misdemeanor Fifth Degree Assault

Adjudication WithheldWashington County

Eric worked out a resolution in juvenile court where the judge withheld adjudication. This means no adjudication will show up on the client’s juvenile record, as long as he successfully completes probation.  

Felony Third Degree Arson and Riot

Reduced to Gross Misdemeanor, No JailHennepin County

Eric’s client was accused of lighting a large fire. After careful review of all the video evidence, Eric identified that his client’s role was much smaller than alleged. Eric negotiated a resolution that avoided a felony conviction for his client and included probation instead of jail time.

Fifth Degree Controlled Substance Possession

DismissalSherburne County

Eric challenged probable cause on his client's charge of possessing a cartridge that allegedly contained a THC substance or wax. Eric invoked the legal hemp laws and the judge dismissed the charge for lack of probable cause.

Felony Second Degree Riot

DismissalHennepin County

Eric's client was charged with Felony Riot in the Second Degree for participating in a New Year's Eve protest. On a pre-trial motion, Eric challenged probable cause for the charge. Eric successfully convinced the judge that probable cause was lacking and the judge dismissed the case.

Expungement Granted

Anoka County

Eric successfully petitioned the Court to grant an expungement of his client's record related to a hit and run accident years ago.

Presence at Unlawful Assembly; Trespass

DismissalHennepin County

Eric's client was with a group assisting residents at an encampment in Minneapolis public park and was charged with two misdemeanors: Presence at an Unlawful Assembly and Trespass. Eric raised several pre-trial motions, arguing the charges lacked probable causes and were unconstitutional. Ultimately, all the charges were dismissed.

Felony Wrongfully Obtaining Assistance

DismissalAnoka County

Eric's client was charged with fraudulently obtaining tens of thousands of dollars in food support and medical assistance from the county. Eric's client's spouse was charged as a co-defendant. Eric worked with the prosecutor and the co-defendant's counsel to secure a pre-trial dismissal of the charge against his client.

Tax Evasion on a Motor Vehicle (Gross Misdemeanor)

Stay of AdjudicationAnoka County

Eric's client was charged in Anoka County with tax evasion on a motor vehicle, no auto insurance, and driving on a revoked license. Eric helped his client get valid tabs and a valid driver's license. Then he negotiated a resolution with the prosecutor called a stay of adjudication with unsupervised probation. This resolution provided an opportunity to keep any conviction off his client's criminal record and avoided any additional jail time.

DWI Forfeiture

Vehicle Returned to OwnerIsanti County

Eric's client had his vehicle seized in Isanti County and it was held for forfeiture. Eric challenged the forfeiture by filing a claim on an innocent owner basis, as Eric's client's son was driving the vehicle upon his arrest for a DWI. Before the case ended up in court, Eric secured an agreement with the city for the return of the vehicle to his client upon payment of towing and storage costs.

Misdemeanor Careless Driving

AcquittalHennepin County

Eric’s client was charged after rear-ending another vehicle on the highway. Eric obtained acquittals on all three charges for his client after conducting a three-day jury trial. Eric’s client has a commercial driver’s license, so avoiding any conviction was important.

Felony Fifth Degree Controlled Substance Sales

Stay of AdjudicationRamsey County

Eric's client was charged with selling a large amount of marijuana that he grew out of his home. Eric argued and negotiated for a resolution that involved probation, and no jail time, and gave his client an opportunity to keep a conviction off his record.

Second Degree DWI (Gross Misdemeanor)

Warrant Quashed, Jail Time AvoidedAnoka County

Eric's client had a warrant out for about ten years after missing court for a Second Degree DWI case and moving out of state. Eric negotiated a resolution where the warrant was quashed and his client never had to return to Minnesota and avoided jail time. Instead, Eric's client has probation with community service hours and a fine. Now Eric's client can freely visit family in Minnesota without concern of being arrested on a warrant.

Misdemeanor Fourth Degree DWI

Stay of adjudicationHennepin County

Eric’s client had no criminal history and a breath test slightly over the legal limit. Eric sought out and retained breath alcohol, medical, and field sobriety test experts to litigate the matter. Eric litigated the driver’s license revocation matter in a two-day court trial. Unfortunately, the license revocation was sustained. But prior to commencement of the criminal trial, Eric negotiated a stay of adjudication for the DWI charge with a careless driving only as a petty misdemeanor. With a stay of adjudication, this provides Eric’s client an opportunity to keep any DWI criminal conviction off her record.

Felony Domestic Assault, Felony Threats of Violence

Reduced to Disorderly ConductAnoka County

Eric's client was accused by his girlfriend of strangling and threatening her. Eric launched an investigation to bolster his client's side of the story. The investigation found prior police reports and text/voice messages that discredited the girlfriend's story. Eric used this information to negotiate a resolution with no jail time and one year of misdemeanor probation.

Gross Misdemeanor Motor Vehicle Tax Escape

Stay of AdjudicationSherburne County

Eric's client had a lengthy driving record with a number of offenses over a number of years for no insurance, no tabs, and driving without a valid license, for which he found himself charged again. Eric worked to help his client finally get a valid driver's license. Once that occurred, Eric used that to negotiate a resolution with the prosecutor to keep a conviction off his client's record. A conviction for Eric's client would have revoked his driver's license all over again.

Gross Misdemeanor Driving After Cancellation - Inimical to Public Safety

Continued for DismissalHennepin County

Eric's client, after incurring a driving while impaired conviction, had his driver's license cancelled as inimical to public safety and was required to enroll in the ignition interlock program. Eric's client picked up a charge for driving without being enrolled in the interlock program. Eric negotiated a continuance for dismissal after showing his client had started, but not fully completed, the enrollment process. A continuance for dismissal will result in a dismissal of the charge, provided Eric's client incurs no same or similar charges for two years.

Misdemeanor Careless Driving; Driver's Permit Violation

Reduced to Petty Misdemeanor SpeedingHennepin County

Eric's client was nearly charged with a Misdemeanor DWI after blowing about the legal limit of .08. Nevertheless, Eric negotiated a resolution involving a reduction of the conviction to a non-criminal, petty misdemeanor speeding offense. This disposition involved no probation and avoided a driver's license withdrawal.

Order for Protection; Respondent

Motion DismissalGoodhue County

Eric's client had an Order for Protection (OFP) go into effect against him. Then the person or petitioner who requested the OFP filed a motion to modify the OFP to take position of a dog they used to share based on allegations Eric's client abused dogs. Eric was retained to fight this modification motion. Eric gathered ownership documents and prepared multiple witnesses to testify. A court trial was conducted and Eric showed that his client owned the dog. Therefore, the Court had no right to transfer ownership or possession of the dog to petitioner.

Felony First Degree Burglary

Reduced to Misdemeanor TrespassHennepin County

Eric's client was accused of breaking a door and entering an occupied apartment unit to confront a domestic partner. The felony charge carried a mandatory minimum six-month jail sentence, if convicted. Eric prepared and pushed the case to trial. Just before trial was to begin, a deal was worked out to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor trespass, no jail time, community service hours, unsupervised probation, and dismissal of the conviction upon successful completion of probation.

Fishing License Violation

Fishing License ReinstatedLake of the Woods County

Eric's client incurred fishing license violations that caused him to lose his fishing privileges for a year throughout the state of Minnesota and 46 other states. Eric reopened the case and worked out a different resolution that allowed his client to having his fishing privileges reinstated - just in time for the Minnesota fishing opener!

Felony Threats of Violence; Misdemeanor Domestic Assault

Reduced to Disorderly Conduct; Stay of AdjudicationCarver County

Eric's client was arrested and charged following accusations that he threatened violence and assaulted his mother. Eric negotiated a resolution that involved a dismissal of the felony charge, amended the charge to a Disorderly Conduct, avoided jail time, and included a stay of adjudication, which means the charge will be dismissed upon successful completion of probation.

Probation Violation

DismissalAnoka County

Eric’s client was accused of violating the terms of her probation by failing to complete an evaluation and counseling. Eric’s client risked losing a stay of adjudication. Eric delayed the court proceedings to buy more time for his client. He then worked with his client to finish the proper program. Upon completion, Eric negotiated a dismissal of the probation violation, and his client maintained the stay of adjudication.

Felony Fourth Degree Assault

Reduced to Disorderly ConductHennepin County

Eric’s client was accused of spitting on a police officer at a street protest. Eric tracked down a witness and had a statement taken. On the eve of trial, a settlement was reached to a reduced charge of misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct with a year of unsupervised probation and no jail time.

Gross Misdemeanor Domestic Assault

Reduced to MisdemeanorAnoka County

Eric’s client was accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend. Because his client had a prior domestic, the charge was enhanced and carried mandatory minimum jail time. After getting his client into an anger management program, Eric negotiated a resolution that reduced the charge to a misdemeanor and avoided jail time.

Public Nuisance

DismissalHennepin County

Eric’s client was charged with public nuisance while attending a social justice demonstration. After reviewing the thin evidence against his client, Eric filed a motion to dismiss for lack of probable cause. The prosecutor agreed and dismissed the charge.

Second Degree Assault

Judicial Expungement GrantedDakota County

Eric successfully petitioned the court for judicial expungement of his client’s conviction for Felony Second Degree Assault – Aiding and Abetting.

Felony Second Degree Murder, First Degree Assault

Acquitted, Community Service Hours for Lesser-IncludedScott County

The State charged Eric’s client with two serious felonies, including murder and assault, for his involvement in a big fight. Eric fought to get his client released from jail pending trial. Eric kept his client’s case out of adult court, which could have resulted in a lengthy prison sentence. Eric defended his client at trial. Eric got the murder charge dismissed. Although he secured an acquittal (not guilty verdict) for the first degree assault charge, Eric’s client was found guilty of a lesser-included misdemeanor fifth degree assault and sentenced to probation and some community service hours.

Harassment Restraining Order; Respondent

DismissalDouglas County

Eric’s client was served with a Harassment Restraining Order (HRO) by his girlfriend’s children’s father. Eric litigated the issue at an evidentiary hearing and had his client’s girlfriend testify. Eric successfully convinced the judge that there were no legal grounds for issuance of an HRO, so it was dismissed.

Gross Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired – Test Refusal

No JailHennepin County

Eric’s client was charged with driving while impaired and refusing a breath test. Eric’s client had numerous prior DWI’s on her record, which made her subject to mandatory minimal jail time. However, Eric negotiated a creative resolution that allowed his client to serve community service and time on electronic home monitoring, instead of jail time.

Gross Misdemeanor DWI Test Refusal

Reduced Charge, No JailDakota County

Eric’s client was arrested for driving while impaired and refused a breath test. Eric negotiated a resolution that involved a misdemeanor DWI, no jail time, and minimal probation.

Motion for Early Discharge from Probation

Motion GrantedHennepin County

Eric’s client was on probation for a short time after securing a favorable plea deal. Half-way through his probationary period, Eric was retained to motion for early discharge. The State strongly objected to early discharge, citing the severity of the underlying offense, but Eric successfully convinced the judge to grant the motion.

Misdemeanor Domestic Assault

Reduced Charge; Stay of AdjudicationCarver County

Eric had an investigator take a statement from his client’s boyfriend, who was the alleged victim. Eric used that statement to get the Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) dismissed and to negotiate a reduced charge. Eric also secured a stay of adjudication, which will allow for a dismissal of the charge upon successful completion of probation.

Second Degree Murder, Attempted, Aiding & Abetting

DismissalScott County
Eric successfully motioned the court to dismiss for lack of probable cause the charge of aiding and abetting attempted murder in the second degree. 

Misdemeanor Domestic Assault

DismissalRamsey County

Eric worked with his client to obtain audio and video recordings, that required translation and transcription, which cast doubt on the credibility of the accuser. Eric used these, along with information about his client’s situation, to obtain a dismissal of the charge.

Misdemeanor Domestic Assault

Continued for DismissalAnoka County

After conducting an investigation into the history and relationship of his client and the alleged victim, Eric was able to negotiate a resolution that avoided a conviction, jail time, probation, and a risky trial.

Harassment Restraining Order; Respondent

DismissalHennepin County

Eric’s client was served with a Harassment Restraining Order by her ex-boyfriend. Eric negotiated a dismissal of the HRO against his client with an agreement that his client have no contact with the other party for six months.

Gross Misdemeanor Third Degree DWI

Reduced to MisdemeanorWright County

On behalf of his client, Eric negotiated a reduction to a Misdemeanor Fourth Degree Driving While Impaired with one year probation and no jail time.

Gross Misdemeanor Second Degree DWI

No Jail TimeAnoka County

Eric’s client had just been discharged from probation on a previous DWI and then picked up another DWI with a very high alcohol concentration. Nevertheless, Eric negotiated a resolution that avoided jail time, but instead involved house arrest and probation.

Gross Misdemeanor Second Degree DWI

No Jail TimeRice County

Eric’s client was charged with his third DWI in ten years, while still on probation for an alcohol-related offense. Eric identified a potential post-driving consumption issue. Eric’s client wished to resolve his case, and a resolution was reached involving no jail time, but rather house arrest. Eric also secured a return of the vehicle that was seized for forfeiture.

Misdemeanor OFP Violations; Disorderly Conduct

No Jail TimeDakota County

In a relatively short period of time, Eric’s client picked up a number of misdemeanor charges involving violating an Order for Protection (OFP), disorderly conduct, and obstructing legal process. Eric worked with his client to gather information about the circumstances surrounding these incidents. Eric then worked with the prosecutor to negotiate a global resolution that involved probation and community service, instead of jail time.

Felony Forgery

DismissalHennepin County

Eric’s client was accused of using a fraudulent state ID and social security number in an attempt to open up a store credit card. Eric worked with his client to prove his alibi and gathered documents to show the prosecutor that they had the wrong guy. Eric then convinced the prosecutor to dismiss the case before trial.

Felony Third Degree Burglary

Reduced Charge, No JailDakota County

Eric’s client was charged with burglarizing a former employer. With his client’s criminal history, a guilty verdict would have resulted in a lengthy presumptive prison sentence. Eric successfully litigated a seizure issue, which suppressed some of the prosecutor’s evidence. Eric prepared and pushed the case to trial. On the eve of trial, Eric’s client agreed to a negotiated settlement that reduced the charge to Gross Misdemeanor Damage to Property, no additional jail time, and probation to run concurrent with his other probationary term on a separate case.

Gross Misdemeanor Second Degree DWI

Reduced Charge, No JailHennepin County

When Eric’s client was charged with Second Degree DWI, her vehicle was forfeited and she had recently been discharged from probation for a previous DWI and was still on probation for another offense. Eric negotiated a global resolution that secured a return of his client’s vehicle, reduced the charge to a Third Degree DWI, and avoided jail time with time spent instead on house arrest, with flexibility to shuttle her family around.

Gross Misdemeanor Interference with 911 Call

Reduced Charge, No Jail, No Probation ViolationHennepin County

Eric’s client was on probation for two felonies when she was arrested and charged with preventing a family member from calling 911 and assaulting that person. A no contact order issued. Eric had an investigator take a statement from the alleged victim. Eric worked out a deal that involved a reduced charge of Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct, no additional jail time, dropped the no contact order, and with an agreement for no probation violation on the two pre-existing felony matters.

Misdemeanor Driving After Suspension

Reduced ChargeHennepin County

Eric’s client picked up this charge after a mishap with a traffic ticket in another state. Eric’s investigation discovered the source of the problem, and it was presented to the prosecutor. Over the prosecutor’s objection, Eric successfully motioned the court to withdraw his client’s guilty plea and vacate the conviction. Eric then negotiated a resolution that changed and reduced the charge to a non-criminal petty misdemeanor offense that kept his client’s driver’s license valid.

Misdemeanor Domestic Assault

Reduced Charge, Stay of AdjudicationAnoka County

Eric’s client was accused of assaulting her boyfriend during a heated argument. Upon his client’s request, Eric negotiated a resolution that reduced the charge to Disorderly Conduct, avoided jail time, and included a dismissal upon successful completion of probation.

Gross Misdemeanor Trespass on Critical Public Service Facilities

Stay of AdjudicationWadena County

Eric represented a group of co-defendants with the same criminal charges for the same incident involving a protest at the construction site of an oil pipeline. At the direction of his clients, Eric negotiated a resolution that involved a stay of adjudication, with immediate dismissal upon payment of prosecution costs.

Misdemeanor Domestic Assault

Stay of Adjudication, No JailHennepin County

Eric negotiated a resolution that allowed his client to preserve his firearm rights, which were necessary for his employment.

Gross Misdemeanor Domestic Assault

Reduced Charge, Stay of Adjudication, No JailAnoka County

Based on his criminal history, Eric’s client was facing mandatory minimum jail time due to allegations that he assaulted his two teenage children. However, after a thorough investigation including taking witness statements and uncovering past false allegations, a settlement was reached that avoided jail time, reduced the charge to a Disorderly Conduct, and provided for a dismissal after successful completion of unsupervised probation.  

Misdemeanor Domestic Assault

Stay of Adjudication, No JailChisago County

Eric’s client was accused of assaulting his girlfriend during a dispute. Eric successfully argued to the judge, over the prosecutor’s objection, to dismiss the Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO). Eric then pushed the case to trial. Shortly before trial was to commence, a resolution was negotiated that avoided jail time and provided a stay of adjudication, which will result in a dismissal upon successful completion of probation.

Order for Protection; Respondent

DismissalChisago County

Eric’s client’s ex-girlfriend filed an Order for Protection (OFP) against him. Before a court hearing, Eric negotiated a dismissal of the OFP, upon certain conditions.

Gross Misdemeanor Second Degree DWI

No JailAnoka County

Eric’s client was charged with a second-time DWI, which carries a mandatory minimum 30 days jail. However, Eric successfully argued to the judge to allow his client to serve 30 days on house arrest instead of serving jail time.

Obstructing Legal Process & Domestic Assault

Reduced to Disorderly Conduct, Stay of AdjudicationAnoka County

Eric’s client was arrested for an alleged incident with his fiancé and then for resisting being arrested. Eric had an investigator gather information from the alleged victim, who provided a helpful statement. Eric successfully motioned the court to dismiss the Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO). Despite his client being on probation for another offense, Eric was able to negotiate a resolution for a plea to a reduced charge of Disorderly Conduct, without jail time, and with a stay of adjudication, which will result in a dismissal upon successful completion of probation.

Harassment Restraining Order; Respondent

DismissalSteele County

Eric's client was accused of online harassment. At a court trial, Eric successfully convinced the judge that nothing his client did rose to the level of statutory harassment and was protected free speech. The judge dismissed the harassment petition against Eric's client.

Domestic Assault

Continued for DismissalFreeborn County

Eric's client was accused of assaulting his girlfriend during an argument. Eric investigated the girlfriend's history and found a plethora of prior convictions for impeachment purposes. Just before trial, the prosecutor agreed to continue the matter for dismissal with no same or similar offenses and a small court fee.

Felony First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct

Downward Departure GrantedCrow Wing County

Eric's client was facing 12-14 years in prison for a charge of First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct. While the case was pending, more allegations came to light. Eric negotiated a cap of 14 years prison and filed a motion for a downward dispositional departure. The judge granted Eric's motion, which placed Eric's client on probation, instead of sending him to prison, and sentenced him to a year in the local county workhouse.

Felony Fifth Degree Controlled Substance Possession

Reduced to Petty MisdemeanorAnoka County

Eric's client was charged with a felony for possessing a few THC oil cartridges after being pulled over for speeding. Eric negotiated a resolution that reduced the felony down to a petty misdemeanor with a fine and no probation.

Gross Misdemeanor Third Degree DWI

Reduced to Careless DrivingAnoka County

After reviewing the evidence and identifying a potentially improper seizure of his client, Eric leveraged this to negotiate a better deal for his client. Eric's client was charged with Gross Misdemeanor Third Degree DWI with a blood alcohol concentration over three times the legal limit. Eric negotiated a resolution involving a reduced charge of Misdemeanor Careless Driving with no jail time and a year of probation.

Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct

Continuance for DismissalWright County

Eric's client was charged with Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct as a juvenile for sending a text message that threatened school violence. Eric negotiated a resolution where the case will be dismissed in a few months as long as his client stays out of trouble and completes volunteer hours.

Order for Protection Defense

DismissalHennepin County

Eric's client was served with an Emergency Ex Parte Order for Protection (OFP) in Hennepin County after an incident with a former partner in which the police were called. Eric conducted an investigation and prepared to litigate in court the domestic abuse allegations against his client. Prior to the hearing, Eric negotiated a dismissal of the OFP on conditions regarding return of personal property and mediation for financial matters.

Misdemeanor Domestic Assault

AcquittalAnoka County

Eric’s client was accused of drunkenly assaulting his girlfriend while she was driving. After a two-day jury trial, Eric secured Not Guilty verdicts on all three counts.

Felony Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult

DismissalAnoka County

Eric’s client was accused of appropriating money for personal use from his vulnerable adult mother while acting as power of attorney. Eric launched an investigation to show the mother was not actually a vulnerable adult during the relevant time period. Eric also showed the prosecutor that, in light of information from the investigation, any potential criminal behavior was outside the statute of limitations. Accordingly, the prosecutor agreed and dismissed the case.

Misdemeanor Obstructing Legal Process

DismissalAnoka County

Eric successfully argued to the judge, before trial, that his client had a legal right in his home to refuse to speak with officers and to close the door on them. The judge found the State’s charge lacked probable cause, and granted Eric's motion to dismiss.

Felony Fifth Degree Controlled Substance Possession and Vehicle Forfeiture

Dismissal and vehicle returnSherburne County

Eric arranged for his client’s weed-like substance to be retested at another lab, which showed the THC concentration to be that of legal hemp, below the threshold for illegal marijuana.

Felony Fifth Degree Controlled Substance Possession

Reduced Charge, Stay of AdjudicationKanabec County

Eric's client was charged with having mushrooms and marijuana in his vehicle. Eric negotiated a resolution to a reduced Gross Misdemeanor charge, along with a Stay of Adjudication. This allows Eric's client an opportunity to keep a conviction off his record.

Gross Misdemeanor Third Degree DWI

Reduced to MisdemeanorWashington County

Eric's client was charged with drinking and driving over twice the legal limit, as well as underage drinking and driving. Eric negotiated a resolution that included probation, avoided jail time, and reduced the charge to a misdemeanor.

Firearm Forfeiture

Negotiated BuybackRamsey County

Eric's client had a treasured family heirloom firearm seized during a drug raid. Eric worked with the county attorney's office to negotiate a buyback of the firearm. For a reasonable cost, the heirloom was returned to Eric's client.

Misdemeanor Hit & Run

Continuance for DismissalRamsey County

Eric negotiated a continuance for dismissal for his client charged with leaving the scene of an accident. This means the charge will be dismissed, as long as Eric's client gets no new same or similar charges for the agreed-upon time period.

Criminal Vehicular Operation; Five Counts

Probation and No JailSt. Louis County

Eric negotiated a creative resolution that involved probation, community service, and a staggered sentence that potentially avoids jail time. Eric's client was on video fleeing the scene of a near-fatal motor vehicle accident where multiple people were seriously injured. The charges carry a loss of driver's license, but Eric negotiated a provision that allows his client to drive with ignition interlock.

Felony Fourth Degree Assault

Reduced to Gross Misdemeanor Obstructing Legal Process, Stay of ImpositionAnoka County

Eric's client was accused of punching a police officer and charged with felony assault. Eric negotiated it down to a lesser offense of a gross misdemeanor obstructing legal process, with a stay of imposition, which means that it will drop down to a misdemeanor upon successful completion of probation.

Second Degree DWI

No Jail TimeIsanti County

Eric's client was charged with a gross misdemeanor Second Degree DWI for a second-time DWI within 10 years with a very high alcohol concentration level. This charge typically carries a 30-day mandatory minimum jail sentence. Eric successfully suppressed certain statements made by his client. Eric then worked out a deal to avoid jail time, as long as his client enters the ignition interlock program and complies with probation.

Theft - Diverting Corporate Property

Diversion and DismissalAnoka County

Eric's client was accused of taking thousands of dollars of health care benefits from an employer over an extended period of time. Eric subpoenaed many company documents and witnesses in preparation for trial. On the first day of trial, a deal was worked out where Eric's client admitted no responsibility, pled no contest, entered the diversion program, and agreed to pay restitution. Upon full payment of restitution, the case was dismissed.

Second Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct

Juvenile Deferred Adjudication ProgramAnoka County

Eric’s client was investigated and charged for inappropriate sexual conduct with a younger juvenile. Eric worked with the family to get his client evaluated and placed into a proper treatment program. Eric worked with the prosecutor to secure placement into a deferred adjudication program, which allowed his client to keep any juvenile delinquency adjudication off his record.

Order for Protection; Respondent

DismissalAnoka County

Eric’s client had an Order for Protection filed against him by his child’s mother due to an allegation of child abuse. At the OFP hearing, Eric successfully motioned the court for dismissal of the OFP against his client.

Gross Misdemeanor Malicious Punishment of Child

Reduced to Misdemeanor Contributing to Need for ServicesHennepin County

Eric’s client was accused of excessively disciplining her young son on multiple occasions. Eric prepped for trial and discovered that Child Protective Services previously investigated and found a favorable decision. Eric negotiated a resolution that reduced the charge to a misdemeanor contributing to the need for services with one year probation and no jail time.

Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle

Continued for DismissalRamsey County

Eric’s client was charged with possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle after being pulled over for speeding. Eric set the case for trial. Before trial, a settlement was reached where the case will be dismissed after three months, as long as Eric’s client paid court fees and incurred no same or similar offenses.

Domestic Assault

Acceptance into DiversionDakota County

Eric’s client was charged with domestic assault for an incident with her husband. Eric’s client wanted a very quick resolution. Before the first court date, Eric assisted his client in enrolling in an appropriate counseling program, and then negotiated entrance into a diversion program without jail time. After a year of probation without any violations, the charge would be dismissed.

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