State v. J.Z.
Challenging factual scenario in greater MN, which often means awful/draconian sentences, but not with North Star on the job. Outstanding result, no jail, no EHM, minimal license impact, for a hustling and devotedly sober client, changing life-decisions where a skeptical prosecutor and judge couldn’t help but notice, and reward. Fantastic result.
State v. J.W.
Plea to a misdemeanor 4th degree DWI. On top of getting this in line with a true first-time DWI as far as the misdemeanor conviction, the sentence included no jail, credit for all of the proactive steps taken, a minimum fine, and even probation to the court. All in all – a great outcome for a client that owned up to his mistakes and worked hard to put it in his past. This outcome should ensure it
State v. B.R.
Plea to count 2, a misdemeanor DWI with no jail or community service to serve, and a minimal fine. The client was in a single vehicle accident, was underage, and had a handgun with an extended magazine in the vehicle (not to mention marijuana (legal)). Needless to say, a lot of bad facts and there was no legal defense. Nonetheless, Mr. Gempeler leaned on his great relationship with the prosecutor
State v. J.B.
Plea to an amended count of misdemeanor fourth-degree DWI, with no time to serve and unsupervised probation to follow completing the recommended DWI class and MADD panel. This is a great result, considering there were no defenses and the client blew a .199. Despite this, Mr. Gempeler relied on strategic negotiations and a strong working relationship with the prosecutor to get an outcome commiserat
State v. J.S.
Plea to an amended misdemeanor count of 4th degree DWI with no jail to serve and only a minimal fine. The client had two aggravating factors bringing the charges of 2nd Degree DWI: a high reading and a prior within 10 years. Usually when this happens, obtaining a non-GM DWI is almost always out of the question. The North Star team was diligent in its review of the facts and raised a critical legal
State v. E.N.
Plea to an amended count of Careless Driving. To make this outcome even more incredible, the client is placed in administrative, unsupervised probation for one-year and only has to stay good for the year and pay a minimal fine. No jail; no community service; no punitive punishment. The client had no defense for the case. But, the North Star team utilized the client’s impressive proactive steps, th
State v. C.W.
Plea to an amended count of 3rd Degree DWI and the criminal vehicular operation charges are dismissed. In addition to causing an accident that resulted in exacerbating pre-existing injuries to the victim, the client fled the scene, too. Needless to say, doubling down on wrongdoing never helps the case. There were no legal defenses as the case was airtight. Still, the North Star team understood the
State v. S.W.
Plea to an amended count of Failing to Drive with Due Care. The client had no legal defenses and blew a .10. Achieving a non-DWI with these facts is great. But, the North Star team pushed for more and didn’t just settle for a Careless Driving. Instead, we focused on the client and negotiated an even better deal that will position the client in a much better position for future schooling and her ca
State v. A.S.
Plea to an amended count of 3rd Degree DWI, no jail to serve, and probation to the Court. This DWI occurred in a northern County, which is notorious for seeking harsh sentences for this type of offense, including at least 30 days in jail, and no use of alcohol and random testing. The North Star team carefully scrutinized the evidence, discovered a legal issue to raise, and then leveraged that, alo
State v. B.P.
Plea to an amended count of Failing to Drive with Due Care. The client blew a .09, but he passed two of the three field sobriety tests, contrary to what the arresting officer reported. Without any other real defense, Mr. Gempeler leveraged the cops deceit in negotiations with the prosecutor – one who he has an excellent relationship with – and was able to achieve this incredible outcome. Typically