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State v. K.W.

Date: December 09 2009
County: Chisago (2009)
Charges: 4th Degree Driving While Intoxicated and Gross Misdemeanor Refusal (K.W. has commercial driver’s license. Any alcohol-related offense would have resulted in a 1 yr cancellation of his CDL and cost him his job.)
Trial Attorney: Charles Clippert
Trial Type: Implied Consent Hearing
Outcome: Mr. Clippert got the revocation rescinded and was able to negotiate the charge down to a careless driving.

State v. Mohamoud

Date: October 29 2009
County: Ramsey (2009)
Charges: Obstructing Legal Process; Possession of a Pistol without a Permit (Gross Misdemeanor)
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Contested Omnibus Hearing
Outcome: Mr. Garry filed motions to dismiss based on recent case law; State dismissed charges the day before the contested hearing.

State of MN v. M.J.C.

Date: October 19 2009
County: Hennepin (2009)
Charges: Possession of Child Pornography
Trial Attorney: Allan Caplan
Trial Type: Suppression Hearing
Outcome: Mr. Caplan attacked the validity of the search warrant which yielded evidence of child pornography. All charges were dismissed.

State of WI v. S.L.H.

Date: October 19 2009
County: St. Croix (2009)
Charges: Physical Abuse of a Child (Felony)
Trial Attorney: Allan Caplan
Outcome: Mr. Caplan worked with the Prosecutor to get the charges dismissed.

State v. B.R.T.

Date: September 30 2009
County: Ramsey (2009)
Charges: 1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and 3rd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Trial Attorney: Debbie Lang
Trial Type: Jury
Jury Verdict: Jury returned verdicts of NOT GUILTY on all counts.

State v. M.F.P.

Date: September 30 2009
County: Ramsey (2009)
Charges: 1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and 3rd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Trial Attorney: Allan Caplan
Trial Type: Jury
Jury Verdict: Jury returned verdicts of NOT GUILTY on all counts.

Cao v. Court of Appeals

Date: September 01 2009
County: Anoka (2009)
Charges: Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Trial Attorney: Charles Clippert
Trial Type: Appeal before the Court of Appeal
Outcome: While represented by another law firm, Cao was convicted. Mr. Clippert was hired for the Appeal and won; new trial scheduled.

Commissioner of Public Safety v. Wick

Date: August 12 2009
County: Chisago (2009)
Charges: Fourth Degree Driving While Intoxicated and Third Degree Test Refusal
Trial Attorney: Charles Clippert
Trial Type: Implied Consent Hearing
Outcome: License revoked based on opinion that Def. had refused breath test; Court ruled that Def. had not refused and reinstated license

State v. Matlock

Date: August 04 2009
County: Dakota (2009)
Charges: Murder in the 2nd Degree (Aiding & Abetting an Offender)
Trial Attorney: Joseph Tamburino
Trial Type: Jury Trial
Outcome: State unable to meet its burden at trial. Charges dismissed without prejudice.

Paulson v. Commissioner of Public Safety

Date: July 17 2009
County: Ramsey (2009)
Charges: Fourth Degree Driving While Intoxicated
Trial Attorney: David Risk
Trial Type: Implied Consent Hearing
Outcome: Judge granted Mr. Risk’s Motion to Order the State to produce the Source Code for the Intoxilyzer 5000.

State v. Vang

Date: June 19 2009
County: Ramsey (2009)
Charges: Second Degree Assault; Three Counts of Terroristic Threats
Trial Attorney: Debbie Lang
Trial Type: Jury
Jury Verdict: Judge granted Ms. Lang’s motion to exclude stmts of several witnesses. After cross exam of victim, State dismissed all charges.

State v. Schleicher

Date: May 21 2009
County: Stearns (2009)
Charges: Underage Consumption; Obstructing Legal Process; Failure to Leave a Loud Party
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Contested Omnibus Hearing
Outcome: After lengthy hearing, Judge granted Mr. Garry’s motions to strike language from search warrant & dismiss two criminal counts.

Audette v. Commissioner of Public Safety

Date: May 21 2009
County: Anoka (2009)
Charges: Fourth Degree Driving While Under the Influence
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Implied Consent Trial
Outcome: Judge granted Mr. Garry’s Motion to Order the State to produce the Source Code for the Intoxilyzer 5000; Revocation rescinded.

Nihart v. Commissioner of Public Safety

Date: May 21 2009
County: Dakota County (2009)
Charges: Fourth Degree Driving While Under the Influence
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Implied Consent Hearing
Outcome: Judge granted Mr. Garry’s Motion to Order the State to produce the Source Code for the Intoxilyzer 5000; Revocation rescinded.

Breitenfield v. Commissioner of Public Safety

Date: May 21 2009
County: Hennepin (2009)
Charges: Fourth Degree Driving While Under the Influence
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Implied Consent Trial
Outcome: Judge granted Mr. Garry’s Motion to Order the State to produce the Source Code for the Intoxilyzer 5000; Revocation rescinded.

State v. Dorn

Date: May 21 2009
County: Blue Earth (2009)
Charges: Fourth Degree Driving While Under the Influence
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Contested Omnibus Hearing
Outcome: Judge granted Mr. Garry’s Motion to Compel the Blood Test. Because blood test kit had been destroyed, blood test was suppressed.

Buckanaga v. MN Court of Appeals

Date: May 04 2009
County: Becker (2009)
Charges: Buckanaga was convicted of 1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct while represented by appointed counsel. Attorney Charles Clippert handled the Appeal to the MN Court of Appeals.
Trial Attorney: Charles Clippert
Outcome: Mr. Clippert successfully argued that the case should be remanded to district court base on improper closing of courtroom.

State v. Waite

Date: April 30 2009
County: Washington (2009)
Charges: First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Prior to Jury Trial
Outcome: Mr. Garry conducted investigation of 15+ witnesses feeling the police investigation was incomplete; Prosecutor dismissed charges

State of MN v. Metcalf

Date: April 28 2009
County: Court of Appeals (2009)
Charges: Attorney Risk challenged the legality of the stop & the defendant’s right to counsel in the District Court case involving a charge of Driving While Intoxicated. The Judge agreed and dismissed the charges. The State then filed an Appeal contending that the District Court erred in suppressing the evidence and dismissing the criminal charges against Metcalf.
Trial Attorney: David Risk
Outcome: The MN Court of Appeals affirmed the District Court’s decision – case closed.

State v. Stokes

Date: February 19 2009
County: Ramsey County (2009)
Charges: Two counts of Gross Misdemeanor 3rd Degree DWI
Trial Attorney: Debbie Lang
Trial Type: Contested Omnibus Hearing
Outcome: Ms. Lang’s motion for preclusion of out-of-state prior DWI was granted. Two charges were dismissed.

State of WI v. Rieke

Date: January 29 2009
County: St. Croix County (2009)
Charges: Two counts of Felony Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence (OWI)
Trial Attorney: Allan Caplan
Trial Type: Jury Trial
Jury Verdict: After 2-1/2 hours of deliberation, the Jury found Mr. Rieke NOT GUILTY of both felony OWI charges.

Proctor v. Commissioner of Public Safety

Date: January 28 2009
County: Washington (2009)
Charges: 2nd Degree Driving While Intoxicated
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Implied Consent Trial
Outcome: Judge granted Mr. Garry’s motion to compel the source code to the Intoxilyzer 5000; revocation of driving privileges rescinded.

Guimont v. Commissioner of Public Safety

Date: January 28 2009
County: Sherburne (2009)
Charges: Implied Consent Hearing
Trial Attorney: Debbie Lang
Trial Type: Implied Consent Hearing
Outcome: Following testimony & argument, Judge granted Ms. Lang’s motion to rescind the revocation based on an illegal stop of vehicle.

State v. Guimont

Date: January 28 2009
County: Sherburne (2009)
Charges: 4th Degree Driving While Intoxicated (over .08)
Trial Attorney: Debbie Lang
Trial Type: Pre-trial Hearing
Outcome: Prosecutor dismissed all charges based on a ruling in the IC Hearing deeming the Defendant’s stop was unconstitutional.

State of MN v. B.P.

Date: January 28 2009
County: Anoka (2009)
Charges: 3rd Degree Driving While Intoxicated
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Implied Consent Hearing
Outcome: Judge granted Mr. Garry’s motion to compel the source code to the Intoxilyzer 5000; revocation of driving privileges rescinded.

Darmody v. Commissioner of Public Safety

Date: January 06 2009
County: Dakota (2008)
Charges: Implied Consent Hearing
Trial Attorney: Charles Clippert
Trial Type: Implied Consent Hearing
Outcome: Upon Motion of Mr. Clippert, Judge rescinded client’s license revocation

State v. Garman

Date: November 05 2008
County: Hennepin (2008)
Charges: Gross Misdemeanor Third Degree BWI (Boating While Intoxicated); Gross Misdemeanor Third Degree BWI over .08
Trial Attorney: Allan Caplan
Trial Type: Jury Trial
Jury Verdict: Not Guilty on both charges
Outcome: Although Mr. Garman admitted to driving the boat & his alleged blood alcohol concentration was .13, the jury acquitted him.

State v. N.R.

Date: September 15 2008
County: Hennepin (2008)
Charges: Disorderly Conduct and Interfering with Pedestrian
Trial Attorney: Charles Clippert
Trial Type: Pre-Trial Hearing
Outcome: Charges dismissed at the Pre-Trial Hearing.

Farrow v. Commissioner of Public Safety

Date: September 15 2008
County: Wright (2008)
Charges: Implied Consent Hearing
Trial Attorney: Charles Clippert
Trial Type: Implied Consent Hearing
Outcome: Client’s license revocation rescinded after the Commissioner failed to disclose the intoxilyzer source code.

State v. Bjorklund

Date: August 27 2008
County: Wright (2008)
Charges: Harassment Restraining Order
Trial Attorney: Allan Caplan
Trial Type: Harassment Restraining Order Hearing
Outcome: Following testimonial hearing and counsel’s arguments, Judge dismissed the Harassment Restraining Order against Bjorklund.

State v. Mrozek

Date: August 27 2008
County: Hennepin (2008)
Charges: Domestic Assault
Trial Attorney: Debbie Lang
Trial Type: Prior to Jury Trial
Outcome: Ms. Lang conducted investigation and convinced the prosecutor to dismiss the charges in their entirety prior to trial.

State v. Roques

Date: August 27 2008
County: Hennepin (2008)
Charges: Order for Protection
Trial Attorney: Joseph Tamburino
Trial Type: Order for Protection Hearing
Outcome: After presentation of the facts by Mr. Tamburino, the Judge dismissed the Order for Protection against Roques.

State v. Schiller

Date: August 18 2008
County: Ramsey (2008)
Charges: Driving While Intoxicated 4th Degree
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Contested Omnibus Hearing
Outcome: Mr. Garry filed a Motion to Dismiss contending the officer’s stop was illegal; Motion was granted; all charges dismissed.

State v. Gertz

Date: August 14 2008
County: Anoka (2008)
Charges: Felony Controlled Substance and Fleeing a Peace Officer
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Prior to Jury Trial
Outcome: Charges dismissed after Mr. Garry filed Motions to Dismiss because the officer’s search of Gertz was illegal.

State v. R.J.

Date: August 11 2008
County: Ramsey (2008)
Charges: Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st Degree
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Investigation
Outcome: Mr. Garry conducted investigation; had numerous discussions with Detective, who ultimately declined to submit case for charging.

Bobby Joe Watne v. Harold Edwin Bjorlund

Date: August 11 2008
County: Wright (2008)
Charges: Harassment/Restraining Order
Trial Attorney: Allan Caplan
Trial Type: Harassment Hearing
Outcome: Watne accused Bjorklund of pulling a gun & threatening to kill him. Mr. Caplan litigated the case. Judge dismissed case.

Linski v. Commissioner of Public Safety

Date: July 17 2008
County: Ramsey (2008)
Charges: Driving While Intoxicated 2nd Degree (Implied Consent)
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Implied Consent Hearing
Outcome: Revocation of Linski’s driver’s license was rescinded because arresting officer lacked probable cause for arrest.

State v. Baumgartner

Date: June 25 2008
County: Dakota (2008)
Charges: Felony Terroristic Threats
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Contested Omnibus Hearing
Outcome: Judge granted Motion to Dismiss based on Mr. Garry’s State v. Florence probable cause hearing. All charges dismissed.

State v. Kelly

Date: May 22 2008
County: Dakota County (2008)
Charges: Harassment/Stalking (Gross Misdemeanor)
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Pretrial
Outcome: Charges dismissed. Mr. Garry convinced Co. Atty to dismiss charges after extensive investigation of alleged victim.

State v. Kelly

Date: May 22 2008
County: Dakota (2007)
Charges: Terroristic Threats (Felony)
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Prior to First Appearance
Outcome: Charges dismissed. Mr. Garry convinced Co. Atty to dismiss charges after extensive investigation of alleged victim.

Hurley v. Commissioner of Public Safety

Date: May 22 2008
County: Dakota County (2008)
Charges: Implied Consent Hearing (.20)
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Implied Consent Hearing
Outcome: Case dismissed. License revocation was rescinded because State could not produce Intoxilyzer source code.

State v. Johnson

Date: May 02 2008
County: Anoka (05/01/08)
Charges: DWI (Breath Test .19)
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Jury Trial (negotiation before trial)
Outcome: DWI charges dismissed; client plead guilty to Careless Driving

State v. John Doe

Date: April 30 2008
County: Dakota (2008)
Charges: Criminal Sexual Conduct in the 1st Degree (Investigation)
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Outcome: Mr. Garry conducted a private investigation while client was being investigated. County Attorney then declined charging client.

State v. Garcia

Date: April 02 2008
County: Hennepin (2008)
Charges: Assault
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Outcome: Charges dismissed

State v. Bullock (IC Hearing)

Date: April 02 2008
County: McLeod (2008)
Charges: Implied Consent
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Implied Consent Hearing
Outcome: Commissioner of Public Safety rescinded the implied consent revocation based on unconstitutional search & seizure

State v. Bullock

Date: February 05 2008
County: McLeod (2008)
Charges: 3rd Degree DWI/Refusal; 4th Degree DWI
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Contested Omnibus Hearing
Outcome: Ryan argued for dismissal of all charges; Judge dismissed all charges & ruled that officer violated 4th Amend. rights of Bullock

State v. Frandrup

Date: February 04 2008
County: Wadena (2008)
Charges: 3rd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct; 4th Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct; 5th Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry & Joseph Tamburino
Outcome: Prior to jury trial, the State dismissed case pursuant to extensive private investigation conducted by defense counsel

State v. Frandrup

Date: February 04 2008
County: Wadena (2007)
Charges: 1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Outcome: Charge dismissed on Defense Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Probable Cause

Sularz v. Commissioner of Public Safety

Date: January 11 2008
County: Hennepin (2008)
Charges: Implied Consent – Civil Revocation of Driving Privileges
Trial Attorney: Debbie Lang
Trial Type: Implied Consent Hearing
Outcome: Motion to rescind revocation granted and stop deemed unconstitutional. Client will not experience license revocation.

Knauer v. Thompson

Date: January 11 2008
County: Hennepin (2007)
Charges: Knauer brought action seeking Harassment Restraining Order against our client (Thompson)
Trial Attorney: Allan Caplan
Outcome: Following trial, Knauer’s Order denied. The Harassment Restraining Order was not issued against our client (Thompson)

Thompson v. Wright

Date: January 11 2008
County: Hennepin (2007)
Charges: Petition for Harassment Restraining Order on behalf of our client (Thompson)
Trial Attorney: Allan Caplan
Outcome: Following trial, Order granted in favor of our client (Thompson)

State v. Nikhomvan

Date: December 12 2007
County: Scott & Dakota (2007)
Charges: DWI 4th Degree and Underage Drinking
Trial Attorney: Robert Lengeling
Outcome: Motion to Supress Evidence granted; charges dismissed

State v. Leonard

Date: December 12 2007
County: Scott (2007)
Charges: Hit & Run; Leaving Scene of Accident; Driving with Due Care; Driver Failed to Report Crash
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Outcome: Charges dismissed

State v. Green

Date: November 16 2007
County: Hennepin County (2007)
Charges: Gross Misdemeanor Theft
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Settlement Conference
Outcome: Charge dismissed

State v. Green

Date: November 16 2007
County: Hennepin (2007)
Charges: Felony Theft (2 Counts)
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Omnibus Hearing
Outcome: Both charges were dismissed

State v. Dorn

Date: November 13 2007
County: Anoka (2007)
Charges: 3rd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Trial Attorney: Joseph Tamburino
Trial Type: Jury
Jury Verdict: Not Guilty

State v. Osemeka

Date: November 13 2007
County: Hennepin (2007)
Charges: 3rd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Trial Attorney: Joseph Tamburino
Trial Type: Jury
Jury Verdict: Not Guilty

State v. Williams

Date: November 13 2007
County: Washington (2007)
Charges: 3rd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Trial Attorney: Joseph Tamburinio
Trial Type: Jury
Jury Verdict: Not Guilty

Bernhagen v. Bernhagen

Date: October 10 2007
County: Hennepin (2007)
Charges: Petitioner filed a Motion for a Restraining Order against Respondent
Trial Attorney: Allan Caplan
Trial Type: Evidentiary Hearing
Outcome: Judge withdrew the Temporary Restraining Order and dismissed the Motion for a Restraining Order

State v. Mattson

Date: October 08 2007
County: Goodhue (2007)
Charges: Domestic Assault (Felony)
Trial Attorney: Robert Lengeling
Trial Type: Probable Cause Hearing
Outcome: Judge dismissed case as lacking sufficient reasonable and probable cause. Charges dropped.

Trudell v. Commisioner of Public Safety

Date: September 21 2007
County: Hennepin (2007)
Charges: 4th Degree DWI
Trial Attorney: Debbie Lang
Trial Type: Implied Consent Hearing
Outcome: Following hearing, stop was deemed unconstitutional. License revocation was rescinded.

State v. Mork

Date: September 20 2007
County: Hennepin (2007)
Charges: 4th Degree DWI
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Jury Trial Setting/Negotiation
Outcome: Negotiated a Stay of Adjudication which results in no DWI

State v. Trentman-Orrill

Date: September 14 2007
County: Dakota (2007)
Charges: Felony Fleeing
Trial Attorney: Robert Lengeling
Outcome: Charges thrown out; case dismissed.

State v. McCabe

Date: August 24 2007
County: Hennepin (2007)
Charges: 3rd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Trial Attorney: Allan Caplan & Debbie Lang
Trial Type: Jury
Jury Verdict: Not Guilty

State v. Maniffa

Date: August 21 2007
County: Hennepin (2007)
Charges: 1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (Investigation)
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Outcome: Based on exculpatory evidence, Mr. Garry convinced Mpls Sex Crimes Unit Detective to drop criminal investigation.

State v. Ogunti (Liberian Soccer Shooting)

Date: August 10 2007
County: Hennepin (Aug 2007)
Charges: Assault in the 2nd Degree
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Omnibus Hearing
Outcome: Judge granted Mr. Garry’s Motion for Dismissal arguing the complaint lacked probable cause. All charges dismissed.

State v. Martin

Date: August 07 2007
County: Washington (2007)
Charges: Domestic Assault and Interference with 911 Call
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Jury
Outcome: Based on a Crawford/Davis Motion made by Mr. Garry, all charges were dismissed.

State v. Halligan

Date: August 07 2007
County: Dakota (2007)
Charges: 4th Degree DWI
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Pre-Trial
Outcome: State dismissed DWI after Mr. Garry won the Implied Consent Hearing by proving the traffic stop was illegal.

State v. Houlihan2

Date: August 07 2007
County: Dakota (2007)
Charges: Criminal Sexual Conduct in the 1st Degree (investigation)
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: No trial – Eagan City Detective was pursuing 1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct charges against Defendant
Outcome: With the help of a private investigator, Mr. Garry was able to convince the investigating Detective to drop the case.

State v. Heckenlaible

Date: July 31 2007
County: Hennepin (2007)
Charges: DWI 2nd Degree (Boating While Intoxicated)
Trial Attorney: Allan Caplan
Trial Type: Evidentiary Hearing
Outcome: Judge dismissed all charges.

Halligan v. Commissioner of Public Safety

Date: July 26 2007
County: Dakota (2007)
Charges: Implied Consent Revocation (DWI .13)
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Outcome: Revocation rescinded because traffic stop was illegal and plaintiff’s right to counsel was not vindicated

State v. Darnell

Date: July 18 2007
County: Dakota (2007)
Charges: Felony DWI
Trial Attorney: David Risk
Trial Type: Judge
Outcome: Ruled unconstitutional to enhance DWI to a Felony based on prior Implied Consent license revocation

State v. Johnson

Date: January 23 2007
County: Wright (2007)
Charges: 2nd Degree Driving While Impaired; 2nd Degree Driving While Impaired 2nd Offense (over .08)
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Contested Omnibus Hearing
Outcome: All Charges Dismissed

State v. Parson

Date: January 23 2007
County: Anoka (2006)
Charges: 3rd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Trial Attorney: David Risk
Trial Type: Jury Trial
Jury Verdict: Not Guilty

State v. Luttman

Date: January 23 2007
County: Anoka (2006)
Charges: 2nd Degree Driving While Impaired (gross misdemeanor); 2nd Degree Driving While Impaired (over .08)
Trial Attorney: Debbie Lang
Trial Type: Implied Consent & Motion to Dismiss Criminal Proceeding
Outcome: Implied Consent won; Revocation of drivers license rescinded; criminal charges dismissed per Ruling

State v.  Walters

Date: January 23 2007
County: Hennepin (2006)
Charges: Domestic Assault; Disorderly Conduct
Trial Attorney: Allan Caplan & Debbie Lang
Trial Type: Jury Trial
Jury Verdict: Not Guilty on both counts

State v. Berres

Date: January 23 2007
County: Hennepin (2006)
Charges: 4th Degree Driving While Impaired; 4th Degree Driving While Impaired (over .08) (tested at .16)
Trial Attorney: David Risk
Trial Type: Jury Trial
Jury Verdict: Not Guilty on both counts

State v. Andrist

Date: January 23 2007
County: Hennepin (2006)
Charges: 1st Degree DWI (felony); 1st Degree DWI (over .08)
Trial Attorney: Debbie Lang
Trial Type: Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss before Judge Swanson
Outcome: Motion to Dismiss is granted; charges dismissed

State v. Raja

Date: January 23 2007
County: Hennepin (2007)
Charges: Domestic Assault; Disorderly Conduct
Trial Attorney: Allan Caplan & Debbie Lang
Outcome: Case dismissed by Prosecutor

State v. Abdel-Karem

Date: January 23 2007
County: Hennepin (2006)
Charges: Controlled Substance Crime 1st Degree-Sale; Controlled Substance Crime 2nd Degree-Possession (two counts); and Controlled Substance Crime 3rd Degree-Possession
Trial Attorney: Allan Caplan & Debbie Lang
Trial Type: Supression of Evidence Hearing
Outcome: Evidence suppressed; case dismissed

State v. Brucker

Date: March 15 2007
County: Ramsey (2007)
Charges: Probation Violation (drinking alcohol)
Trial Attorney: David Risk
Trial Type: Contested Morrissey Hearing
Outcome: Not Guilty (issued by Judge)

State v. Schoffman

Date: March 15 2007
County: Kandiyohi (2007)
Charges: Probation Violation (drinking alcohol)
Trial Attorney: David Risk
Trial Type: Contested Morrissey Hearing
Outcome: Case dismissed by prosecutor

State v. Voxland

Date: March 15 2007
County: Hennepin (2007)
Charges: Fifth Degree Assault and Disorderly Conduct
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Plea Negotiation before Trial
Outcome: Fifth Degree Assault charges dismissed; Continuance for Dismissal on Disorderly Conduct charge

State v. Grambart

Date: March 15 2007
County: Mille Lacs (2007)
Charges: Felony Fleeing a Peace Officer
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Contested Omnibus Hearing
Outcome: Dismissed on Defense Motion for Lack of Probable Cause

State v. Olson

Date: March 15 2007
County: Mille Lacs (2007)
Charges: Felony Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Contested Probable Cause Hearing
Outcome: Felony charges dismissed; Defendant pled guilty to a non-criminal petty misdemeanor

State v. Mauer

Date: March 15 2007
County: Ramsey (2006)
Charges: Gross Misdemeanor DWI (3rd alcohol-related offense) (tested at .17)
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Jury Trial
Outcome: Plea negotiation: Careless Driving (no jail, no community service, no sentence to service, no electronic home monitoring)

State v. Nelson

Date: March 15 2007
County: Ramsey (2005)
Charges: 3rd Degree Refuse Blood Alcohol Concentration Test (gross mismedeanor); 4th Degree Driving While Impaired (misdemeanor)
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Jury Trial
Jury Verdict: Not Guilty All Counts

State v. Schaedler

Date: March 15 2007
County: Hennepin (2006)
Charges: 4th Degree Driving While Impaired (misdemeanor) (tested at .16)
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Implied Consent Hearing
Outcome: Officer lacked probable cause for arrest; Driving privileges reinstated (2006); Criminal case reduced to Careless Driving

State v. Miller

Date: January 23 2007
County: Waseca (2006)
Charges: Four (4) counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the 2nd Degree
Trial Attorney: Allan Caplan & Debbie Lang
Trial Type: Jury Trial
Outcome: Not Guilty on all four counts

State v. Paulson

Date: June 07 2007
County: Anoka (2007)
Charges: 5th Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Trial Attorney: Allan Caplan
Trial Type: Court Trial
Outcome: Judge dismissed all charges

State v. Matthews

Date: May 31 2007
County: Ramsey (2007)
Charges: Criminal Damage to Property
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Criminal Investigation
Outcome: Convinced investigating Detective evidence was not sufficient to proceed with charges to the County Attorney. Case closed.

State v. St. James

Date: May 31 2007
County: Dakota (2006)
Charges: Fifth Degree Domestic Assault; Disorderly Conduct
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Jury Trial
Jury Verdict: Continuance for Dismissal (all charges will be dismissed after six months)

State v. Vondrashek

Date: April 23 2007
County: Washington (2007)
Charges: Underage Drinking & Driving (not a drop); Curfew Violation
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Contested Omnibus Hearing
Outcome: All charges dismissed

State v. Drake

Date: April 23 2007
County: Hennepin (2006)
Charges: 5th Degree Assault; Disorderly Conduct
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Trial
Outcome: State dismissed all criminal charges

State v. Ulrich

Date: March 28 2007
County: Hennepin (2007)
Charges: 2nd Degree DWI (third offense in 10 years); Forfeiture of Vehicle
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Contested Omnibus Hearing
Outcome: All charges dismissed; vehicle returned to Defendant

State v. Drown

Date: March 28 2007
County: Hennepin (2007)
Charges: Third Degree Refusal to Submit to Testing; Fourth Degree DWI
Trial Attorney: Ryan Garry
Trial Type: Implied Consent
Outcome: Implied Consent Revocation rescinded because Defendant was incapable of refusing to submit to testing; DWI charges dismissed.

State v. Brucker

Date: March 15 2007
County: Ramsey (2007)
Charges: Probation Violation (drinking alcohol)
Trial Attorney: David Risk
Trial Type: Contested Morrissey Hearing
Outcome: Not Guilty (issued by Judge)