Case Results
Below you will find a sample of recent success stories. Please keep in mind that no matter what you are charged with, our attorneys will fight to ensure you receive the best possible outcome to your case.
Before reviewing the cases below, be advised that we have not included the hundreds of cases where clients have obtained a Stay of Adjudication/Diversion, resulting in a clean criminal record. Most of these cases involve 5th -3rd Degree Controlled Substance Crimes, but also include many other misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor and felony cases.
State v. Her
Ramsey County
Attorney: Mark Arneson
Charge: Assault, Obstructing Legal Process, Disorderly Conduct
Before trial even started, prosecutor dismissed the assault charge for lack of evidence. Then after a two day trial, client was found not guilty of the remaining two counts. This verdict will be used to pursue a civil claim against the City of St. Paul for excessive force.
State v. McBorrough
Hennepin County
Attorney: Mark ArnesonCharge: 4th Degree Dwi
Client was charged with 4th Degree Dwi despite the fact he was not inside of his running vehicle when the State Trooper approached him.
Results: License Revocation Rescinded, Charge Dismissed
State v. Timm
Carver County
Attorney: Mark ArnesonCharge: 4th Degree Dwi
Client was charged with 4th Degree Dwi after a Chaska Police Officer responded to a noise complaint and observed client standing next to his running Harley Davidson parked in his garage.
Results: License revocation rescinded and charge dismissed.
State v. Mogendi
Hennepin County
Attorney: Mark ArnesonCharge: Felony Child Neglect
Client was charged with child neglect after 4 year old son was found walking alone near an intersection approximately 200 yards from his home. Client had accidentally fallen asleep while watching his son and did not realize his son had gotten out of the home.
Results: Trial verdict, Not Guilty.
State v. Aurzeda
Scott County
Attorney: Mark ArnesonCharge: 5th Degree Domestic Assault
Client was accused of assaulting his roommate after an argument over moving out. Client denied the accusation and the case proceeded to trial.
Result: Found Not Guilty
State v. Martinez
Washington County
Attorney: Mark ArnesonCharge: Felony Assault
Client was arrested after an altercation with his girlfriend. As a result, girlfriend suffered a cut to her arm. However, after further investigation, it was determined that the cut was not intentional caused by client and that intent of physical harm was lacking.
Result: Charged dismissed by prosecutor
State v. Huddock
Anoka County
Attorney: Mark ArnesonCharge: Gross Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Client’s ex-wife reported that he had assaulted her after leaving a bar. However, she failed to report the incident until 3 days later after client had filed for a restraining order against her.
Result: Case dismissed by prosecutor
State v. Andersen
Hennepin County
Attorney: Mark ArnesonCharge: 5th Degree Controlled Substance
Client was charge with possession of a controlled substance after officer’s searched the trunk of her car after being pulled over for being associated with a drug dealer.
Result: Unreasonable search, case dismissed.
State v. Berreth
LeSueur County
Attorney: Mark ArnesonCharge: 3rd Degree Dwi
Officer deemed Client had refused to take urine test when he tried to dip container into the toilet. Officer never gave client a chance to take a subsequent blood test.
Result: Officer violated statute, revocation rescinded and case dismissed.
State v. Haaland
LeSueur County
Attorney: Mark ArnesonCharge: 4th Degree Dwi
Client was stopped for not fully stopping at a stop sign. However, during contested hearing, passenger testified that a complete stop had been made and the officer view was obstructed.
Result: Unreasonable stop, revocation rescinded and case dismissed.
State v. Kabasso
Hennepin County
Attorney: Mark ArnesonCharge: 5th Degree Domestic
Client and wife were in a mutual altercation where both were pushing each other. Client could not accept any plea offer given his resident status.
Result: Case dismissed by prosecutor for lack of evidence.
State v. Titus
Hennepin County
Attorney: Mark ArnesonCharge: Careless Boating
Client struck a swimmer with his boat on Lake Minnetonka. The accident occurred at dusk and swimmer was crossing a high traffic channel.
Results: Found Not Guilty at trial
State v. Cox
Hennepin County
Attorney: Mark ArnesonCharge: Gross Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Client was involved in an altercation with his wife. However, both client and wife were hearing impaired and the officer’s could not understand exactly what had taken place.
Result: Case dismissed, Felony Probation Violation also dismissed.
State v. Hanson
Scott County
Attorney: Mark ArnesonCharge: Underage Consumption while Driving
Client was sitting in his vehicle that was parked in his driveway. Officer blocked the driveway with his patrol car without having any suspicion of wrongdoing.
Result: Case dismissed for violation of Constitutional Rights.
State v. WB
McLeod County
Attorney: Mark ArnesonCharge: Criminal Sexual Conduct – 3rd Degree
Client was charged after it was reported that a girl was assaulted in a campground during a music festival. Client was facing a mandatory 48 month prison sentence.
Result: Client plead to 4th Degree CSC, served 90 days on house arrest.
State v. GRY
Sherburne County
Attorney: Mark ArnesonCharge: Criminal Sexual Conduct – 3rd Degree
Client was accused of assaulting girl during a sleepover at his home. Client denied the allegations and case was set for trial.
Result: Plead down to a Gross Misdemeanor, served 30 days in jail.
State v. Stenson
Washington County
Attorney: Mark ArnesonCharge: Prostitution
Client was accused of hiring a prostitute after hotel staff became suspicious of a girl trying to obtain client’s room number. Police were called and knocked on client’s door. Once the door was opened, police barged in without consent or warrant.
Result: Case dismissed
