Results

Kelly Keegan’s client was charged by the City of Champlin with Fifth Degree Assault, after an altercation involving a family member. The client was distraught about the conflict. After several communications with the prosecutor, including a breakdown of the event and a summary of the client’s background, Kelly was able to negotiate a Continuance for Dismissal. This means that after six months of no new offenses, the charge against Kelly’s client will be dismissed.

Kelly Keegan’s client had a conviction for Gross Misdemeanor Threats of Violence. Despite receiving a permit to purchase, he was denied the purchase of a firearm because he had an Identification for Firearms Sales (IFFS) flag from the FBI for his conviction. After digging into his case and determining that he was not prohibited from possessing firearms, Kelly worked with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to clear his IFFS flag. This will allow her client to purchase a firearm without issue.

When Kelly’s client was just 15 years old, he was charged with Felony Terroristic Threats in Carver County. At the time, he was just a kid with an attitude problem. He later went on to join the Marine Corps and became an upstanding citizen. Over 15 years later, he learned that he was prohibited from possessing firearms. In his career, the client often worked with law enforcement and was around firearms. The knowledge that he was prohibited was an unfortunate surprise, and so he immediately sought a solution. Kelly petitioned the Court for restoration of her client’s right to possess firearms. After submitting compelling background information to the Carver County Attorney’s Office, the prosecutor waived any objection to the petition, and the Court subsequently granted the client’s request for restoration of his rights. Now Kelly’s client can continue his work without limitations.

A neighborhood dispute resulted in Kelly Keegan’s client being served with a Harassment Restraining Order. Kelly organized mediations between all the parties, which resulted in an agreement being reached and the Harassment Restraining Order dismissed.

When the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office denied her client a Permit to Carry, Kelly Keegan vigorously challenged the denial. In communications with the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, Kelly proved that the client’s conviction for Misdemeanor Fifth Degree Assault – Fear was not a federal firearms prohibitor. In light of this information, the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office reversed its denial and issued Kelly’s client his Permit to Carry.