Results

By aggressively pushing the case to trial in Isanti County, the prosecutor was forced to dismiss all charges against Ms. Keegan’s client. The case fell apart once witnesses were ordered to appear for trial and failed to show up on the day of trial.  Those accused of crimes have a constitutional right to confront their accusers in a court of law, and the ability to exercise those rights can make all the difference.

A client was recently charged with Disorderly Conduct in the City of Anoka, Anoka County, for a night out in downtown Anoka in which he ended up being in the wrong place at the wrong time. A shoving match between bar patrons and his friend spilled out onto the street, where officers mistakenly believed the client was responsible for starting the fight. Kelly Keegan had statements taken from several persons who were present that night and was able to show that this was a case of mistaken identity. She also put together information concerning the client’s background to show that this was not a person who would start fights at bars. At stake was the client’s livelihood as a teacher and his business as a peaceful conflict resolution counselor. A conviction for this offense would have been devastating to the client’s reputation.

Ms. Keegan’s client was charged in Wright County with Felony Domestic Strangulation for a fight that erupted between the client and his brother after a night of drinking. After months of holding out in negotiations for a dismissal, Ms. Keegan was notified two days before trial that the prosecutor would dismiss all charges.