Victories

Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges Declined (2022)

Our client was being investigated for First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct charges.  If charged, that crime carries a presumptive 144 months (12 years) in prison.  We conducted […]

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The Charges: First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct

The Outcome: Charges Dismissed

Client Who Tried to Burn School During Black Lives Matter Protests gets Probation (2022)

After a lengthy federal sentencing hearing, our client, who joined the BLM protests after the murder of George Floyd, was granted probation rather than the presumptive […]

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The Charges: Federal Arson

The Outcome: Probation (No Prison)

Federal Judge Grants Our Motion to Depart from the 5 Year Mandatory Minimum Sentence (2022)

In the wake of the tragedy of the murder of George Floyd, our client was arrested and charged with a serious felony-level offense that required, if […]

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The Charges: Property Damage from Riot

The Outcome: Downward Dispositional Departure

Despite Felony Conviction, Client Firearm Rights Restored (2021)

Our client had previously been charged and convicted of Felony Fifth Degree Drug Possession (marijuana).  Under Minnesota law, this conviction resulted in a lifetime ban of […]

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The Charges: Felony Fifth Degree Drug Possession

The Outcome: Restoration of his firearm rights

Client Avoids a Felony Conviction and Later is Granted an Expungement (2021)

Our client had previously been charged with Felony Possession of Child Pornography.  He pled guilty and received a stay of adjudication of sentence, which means that […]

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The Charges: Felony Possession of Child Pornography

The Outcome: Expungement Granted

Judge Grants Ryan’s Motion for a Downward Dispositional Departure (2021)

Given his criminal history, Ryan’s client was facing a long-executed prison sentence on 3 separate criminal files.  The case was litigated for approximately two years, when […]

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The Charges: 3 Separate Criminal Files

The Outcome: Downward Dispositional Departure

Illegal Entry Into Home: Implied Consent Revocation Rescinded (2021)

Ryan litigated an implied consent hearing arguing that the arresting officer’s actions of entering his client’s closing garage door and then kicking open the door to […]

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The Charges: Implied Consent Revocation

The Outcome: Client's Driver License Revocation Rescinded

Convinced Prosecutor not to File Felony Criminal Sex Charges (2021)

Client was being investigated for First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct charges.  We conducted our own investigation and provided prosecutor with evidence casting doubt on the alleged […]

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The Charges: Criminal Sexual Conduct

The Outcome: No Charges

Medical Board Complaint Dismissed Against Doctor (2021)

Ryan represented a doctor who was accused of improper behavior with fellow staff on several instances.  The case went to hearing and Ryan challenged the accusations.  […]

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The Charges: Improper Behavior with Staff

The Outcome: Complaint Dismissed

Gross Misdemeanor Riot Charges Dismissed (2021)

Client was charged with Gross Misdemeanor Riot, Gross Misdemeanor Obstruct Legal Process, Misdemeanor Fleeing Peace Officer, and Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct.  Defense raised was First Amendment right […]

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The Charges: Gross Misdemeanor Riot Charges

The Outcome: Charges Dismissed