Criminal Defense
Case Dismissed
The state dismissed the client’s felony drug possession charges.
Conviction Reversed; Statute Declared Unconstitutional
Minnesota Court of Appeals declared Minnesota's Nonconsensual Dissemination of Private Sexual Images statute, known as "revenge porn," unconstitutional. The client's conviction was reversed and the sentence vacated.
Not Guilty
Client found not guilty by the jury of making threats of violence against his former coworkers
Statute Declared Unconstitutional
Court of Appeals Declared Minnesota Criminal Defamation Statute Unconstitutional
Probation Granted for 3rd degree Murder Charge
3rd Degree Murder Charge from distribution of Fentanyl received probation and avoided prison
Case Dismissed
Felony Terroristic Threats charges in dismissed
Case Dismissed
Criminal Defamation and Stalking charges in Blue Earth County dismissed
Case Dismissed
Criminal Defamation charge in Dakota County dismissed
Case Dismissed
Felony Animal Cruelty in Ramsey County dismissed
Case Dismissed
10 counts of Felony Theft by Swindle in Hennepin County dismissed
Conviction Reversed
In June, Minnesota Supreme Court issued a ruling reversing the cyberbullying conviction of a high school student that had been working its way through the court system for the last three years.
Case Dismissed
3rd & 4th Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct in Dakota County dismissed
Case Dismissed
Domestic Assault in Ramsey County dismissed
Case Dismissed
Domestic Assault in Dakota County dismissed
Felony Minnesota Expungement Granted
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office filed an objection to the expungement request. The county attorney appearing at the hearing withdrew the objection after arguments from our lawyer. Judge Trachy granted full expungement relief and ordered all records related to the client’s felony conviction be sealed.
Felony Gun Charge Dismissed
Through negotiations with the county attorney, defense attorney John Arechigo was able to convince the state to dismiss the felony gun charge filed against the client. The state agreed to dismiss the felony gun charge filed against the client after discussions with attorney John Arechigo. We intend to pursue a full expungement of the client’s records.
Workers' Compensation
Concussion/Psychological Injury
After the employee fell at work suffering from a concussion and brain injury, the workers’ compensation insurer argued that the resulting psychological problems were not a result of the fall.
We successfully negotiated a six figure settlement and payment of all medical bills.
We successfully negotiated a six figure settlement and payment of all medical bills.
Torn Rotator Cuff
After the construction worker suffered a right torn rotator cuff at work, he began using his left arm more to compensate.
After the construction worker suffered a right torn rotator cuff at work, he began using his left arm more to compensate. Because of overuse of the left arm, it too... Read More
After the construction worker suffered a right torn rotator cuff at work, he began using his left arm more to compensate. Because of overuse of the left arm, it too suffered a tear of the rotator. We successfully argued at trial that both injuries were a result of work, and obtained payment for medical costs for life for both injuries.
Psychological/Mental Injury
The Employee suffered from PTSD and depression as a result of abusive language used by the Employer.
We successfully recovered a lump sum of $200,000 and payment of all medical bills.
We successfully recovered a lump sum of $200,000 and payment of all medical bills.
Torn MCL
After falling on stairs at work, the insurer argued that the tear of the MCL was a result of arthritis and not the fall.
After a trial, we recovered payment of all medical bills and wage loss.
After a trial, we recovered payment of all medical bills and wage loss.
Bilateral Torn Rotator Cuffs
The injured worker was a tow truck driver and jumped on top of a car to prevents its owner from stealing it from the lot.
Before the car was going to crash into a fence, the worker jumped off the car tearing both rotator cuffs when he hit the ground. Incredibly, the insurer argued that... Read More
Before the car was going to crash into a fence, the worker jumped off the car tearing both rotator cuffs when he hit the ground. Incredibly, the insurer argued that both tears were the result of arthritis. We settled for a significant lump sum as well as penalties for their frivolous denial.
Lumbar Spine Fracture
The 68 year old Employee suffered a fracture of the lumbar spine when trying to lift a large window pane at work.
At a mediation, we settled the case for a significant sum and obtained payment of future medical bills for life.
At a mediation, we settled the case for a significant sum and obtained payment of future medical bills for life.
Fingers Amputated
The employee suffered a lift gate injury that amputated two fingers.
After the employee was denied coverage for the injury, we researched the issue and settled the case for past and future wage loss, all medical bills, and a significant... Read More
After the employee was denied coverage for the injury, we researched the issue and settled the case for past and future wage loss, all medical bills, and a significant lump sum settlement.