Results

Kate’s diligent advocacy for her client in a Driving While Impaired (DWI) case led to a successful outcome - no DWI conviction and no license revocation. Her client had been pulled over and charged with DWI, but Kate successfully negotiated the charge down to careless driving by demonstrating to the prosecutor that her client’s prescribed medications would not have impaired his driving. Furthermore, the client's license was automatically revoked for 90 days as a result of this offense. However, Kate discovered that the arresting officer had failed to read the required search warrant advisory, which led to the rescission of her client’s license revocation.

Kate’s client came to her after he was charged with several counts of Felony Possession of a Pornographic Work. Given the circumstances, Kate argued for a stay of adjudication, where the client pleads guilty to one count, but the judge does not accept the plea. The charge will ultimately be dismissed after the successful completion of probation. The prosecutor would not agree to this disposition outright and the decision was left up to the court. Kate made persuasive arguments, strongly advocating for her client to be given the opportunity to show the court that he can be successful on probation and highlighting that a conviction would be similar to that of a life sentence. If convicted, he would be required to register as a predatory offender, permanently impacting his life. He would never be eligible for expungement, and the conviction would remain on his record forever. Ultimately, the judge granted Kate's request to stay adjudication. Kate's client was relieved by this resolution, and he can now focus on his future without the concern that this offense will have a permanent effect on his life. 

Kate’s client hired her after being accused of sexual conduct following a night of drinking. Kate’s client denied the accusations and maintained his innocence. Kate interviewed potential witnesses, submitted their statements to the investigator, and maintained ongoing communication with the investigating detective and the prosecuting attorney. Ultimately, the prosecutor declined to file charges and closed the case.

Kate’s client came to her after he was served with a Harassment Restraining Order (HRO) by his ex-girlfriend. Not only did the allegations fail to meet the standard for harassment, but there were many inconsistencies in the ex-girlfriend’s claims. An evidentiary hearing was held to contest the HRO. At the conclusion of the hearing, the judge ruled in favor of Kate’s client and dismissed the case, finding that the ex-girlfriend's allegations were unsubstantiated.

Kate’s client was prohibited from possessing firearms due to a conviction for Felony Fourth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct. Her client was charged with this offense when he was approximately 18 years old, and the conviction resulted in a lifetime prohibition from possessing firearms. Kate successfully presented compelling arguments to the court for reinstatement. She discussed her client’s clean record over the past 30 years, his stable employment, and his role as a responsible father and community member. After considering these factors, the judge determined that he no longer posed a threat to the public and granted the petition to restore his firearm rights.