Stay of imposition to an amended count of 4th Degree Criminal Sexual Contact. The case centered on an accusation – to which the client confessed – in which our teenage client used his younger sister to grind on him, essentially. Awful facts and scenario overall. This occurred when he was a teenager, but the charges were raised when she came forward a decade later. Since the incident, he had served
Stay of Imposition, an inconceivable result, after the complaint was drafted… Client faced possible prison via an Hernandized sentence, but a prosecutor willing to listen (and worried about North Star’s insane trial record!) chose lenience, and trust. Client stays in his (excellent) employment, with his incredible significant other, and on a path to eventually get these matters fully expunged fr
In a case that typically results in a full conviction and jail time, Dan Adkins secured a remarkable outcome: no jail time, no crushing fines, and a treatment-focused resolution that prioritized recovery over punishment. This so-called “John” case—often among the hardest to resolve favorably—took a different turn thanks to a compassionate prosecutor and Dan’s unwavering advocacy. Together, they cr
The outcome of the case was a significant victory, marked by a stay of adjudication that reduced the charges to a radically minimized count. Importantly, this decision comes with no obligation for sex offender registration, which can often have lifelong consequences. The proposed custody arrangement is also favorable, with a staggered 30-day term that could potentially be waived entirely if good p
Dismissal of violations, reduction of terms to permit client to return home, a full and total win! If you or your loved one has been sentenced, do not simply accept what the probation department orders. Do not permit changes to the terms you’ve accepted, or punishments that are not fair or reasonable. Keep fighting! Hell, it can be more fulfilling to hire aggressive and successful lawyers after a
Stay of Imposition, no jail to serve, minimum fine, which results in a misdemeanor conviction upon the client’s successful completion of probation. The client was struggling through alcoholism and mental health issues after a breakup with a long-term girlfriend. He sent private videos of them to third-parties, including her family. Needless to say, a terrible decision and one that impacted her bey
Diversion. Client was alleged to have exposed himself and possibly been masturbating in his vehicle in a public parking lot as a young adult woman passed by. The client had no meaningful record and needed to keep it that way for his future plans. Through the hard work of the North Star team, the client was afforded the opportunity to enter into a diversion program, whereby he’ll have to complete s
Plea to one charge of indecent exposure, the other two cases were dismissed, including the case which had six total charges. This young man was facing a gauntlet of trouble due to exhibition-type behavior. The North Star team had a challenge ahead of itself, but we properly balanced an aggressive and thoughtful approach to get this incredible outcome. Diligently researching some perhaps skeptical
Stay of imposition on the 4th degree sexual contact charge. The client was charged for statutory rape and had no defenses as DNA evidence was conclusive of the crime. Undeterred, the North Star team worked with the client to take meaningful proactive steps – even addressing minor setbacks that occurred along the way – that led to the needed leverage to negotiate this favorable outcome. More, at se
Continuance for dismissal. Client was alleged to have exposed his privates while driving in a neighborhood. Despite the allegations, the North Star team developed a strong legal strategy around possible identity and then leveraged it, along with the client’s good overall record, to negotiate this incredible result. As a result of our effort, the client will avoid any conviction, plea, or even ackn
