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Charge: Felony Theft, Facing Jail Time
Result: Misdemeanor Plea, No Jail
Case: State v. J.J. 73-CR-23-9094
The client was charged with theft by swindle in Stearns County. Gerlach Law resolved the case with a plea to non-felony simple theft with restitution and no jail time, keeping the felony and crime of dishonesty off the client’s record.
Charge: Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation
Result: Plea to Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct
Case: State v. R.N., 05-CR-23-1935
The client, a veteran, was charged in Benton County with felony domestic assault by strangulation (a qualified domestic violence-related offense that can be enhanced). Gerlach Law negotiated a plea to misdemeanor disorderly conduct and obstructing legal process, credit time served.
Charge: 2nd Degree Assault (mandatory minimum 1 year prison)
Result: Case Dismissed
Case: State v. J.B., 48-CR-24-534
The client was charged in Mille Lacs County with second-degree assault, which carries a mandatory minimum of one year in prison. Gerlach Law conducted extensive investigation and preparation for trial, and the prosecutor dismissed the charges.
Charge: Felony Aiding and Abetting Theft
Result: Non-Felony Plea, Credit Time Served
Case: State v. K.W.V., 13-CR-23-291
The prosecutor charged the client with aiding and abetting theft of property (a catalytic converter). Gerlach Law obtained a non-felony plea with credit time served and restitution, avoiding a felony conviction.
Charge: Felony 1st Degree Criminal Damage, 4th Degree Assault and Other Charges
Result: Stay of Adjudication – No Criminal Record
Case: State v. V.G., 48-CR-21-1814
The client was charged in Benton County with first-degree criminal damage to property (a felony), fifth-degree drug possession (a felony), two counts of fourth-degree assault on police officers, possession of brass knuckles, and obstruction of legal process. Gerlach Law got the prosecutor to give his client a stay of adjudication on the criminal damage to property count and dismiss all the other charges. Nothing ended up on the client’s record.
Charge: Felony 2nd Degree Burglary and Felony Attempted 1st Degree Burglury
Result: Non-Felony Plea, No Jail
Case: State v. D.K., 73-CR-23-7985
Stearns County charged the client with second-degree burglary (felony) and attempted first-degree burglary (felony) for two separate incidents. First-degree burglary carries a mandated 180-day jail sentence. Gerlach Law secured a resolution for his client wherein the State dismissed the first-degree burglary in exchange for a non-felony sentence of the second-degree burglary. The young client was spared a felony conviction and six months in jail.
Charge: Misdemeanor Shoplifting
Result: Restitution Paid, No Plea or Record
Case: State v. L.T., 27-CR-24-20349
The client was charged with shoplifting, a misdemeanor, in Hennepin County. At the first hearing, Gerlach got the prosecutor to agree to a continuance without a plea in exchange for restitution. The theft will not appear on her record.
Charge: Disorderly Condcut
Result: Stay of Adjudication, No Criminal Record
Case: State v. M.E. 02-CR-22-2199
The client got into a school fight shortly after his 18th birthday. The State charged him with disorderly conduct. Gerlach Law got the prosecutor to let the client plead in exchange for a stay of adjudication, keeping the offense off his record.
Charge: Gross Misdemeanor, Facing License Suspension and Job Loss
Result: No License Suspension, Job Not Affected
Case: State v. I.S. 73-CR-23-8703
The client ran a school bus arm with children present, a gross misdemeanor. If convicted, the Commissioner of Public Safety will suspend the client’s driver’s license. Gerlach Law got its client a plea to a misdemeanor school bus arm violation without children present and a fine. The client avoided license suspension and two years of probation. He was able to join the military without delay.