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PROVEN CASE RESULTS

CASE VICTORY SUMMARY

  • 70 + Successful Firearm Rights Restorations
  • 50 + Successful Expungements
  • Five Successful Pardons
  • 10 + Firearm Permit Denial Reversals
  • Multiple Criminal Defense Victories (Dismissals; Evidence Suppression Motions; Favorable Plea Agreements)

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

  • Over 200 Clients Represented
  • Clients Represented in all 10 Minnesota Judicial Districts
  • Clients Represented in over 30 Minnesota Counties
  • Clients Successfully Represented in the Minnesota Court of Appeals; Minnesota Board of Pardons; 30 + Minnesota District Courts

2018 CASE VICTORIES

 

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of M.Y.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: October 3, 2018
  • Location: Carlton County District Court (Sixth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Third-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (Minn. Stat. § 609.344.1(b))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of M.S.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: September 9, 2018
  • Location: Rice County District Court (Third Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Second-Degree Burglary (Minn. Stat. § 609.582, subd. 2)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of T.M.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: September 7, 2018
  • Location: Hennepin County District Court (Fourth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Terroristic Threats (Juvenile Adjudication; Minn. Stat. § 609.713)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of B.D.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: July 20, 2018
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Juvenile Adjudication; Minn. Stat. § 152.025.2 1)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of C.H.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: April 16, 2018
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Terroristic Threats (Minn. Stat. § 609..713.1)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of S.C.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: March 8, 2018
  • Location: Redwood County District Court (Fifth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Third-Degree Burglary (Juvenile Adjudication; Minn. Stat. § 609.582.3 (1995))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of S.E.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: March 8, 2018
  • Location: Redwood County District Court (Fifth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Third-Degree Burglary (Juvenile Adjudication; Minn. Stat. § 609.582.3 (1995))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of M.D.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: January 26, 2018
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Fourth-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (Minn. Stat. § 609.345.1B (1994))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of J.D.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: January 24, 2018
  • Location: Nicollet County District Court (Fifth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Third-Degree Burglary (Minn. Stat. § 609.582.3 (2003))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of K.P.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: January 18, 2018
  • Location: Wright County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Second-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Minn. Stat. § 152.025.21 (2000)); Third-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Minn. Stat. § 152.023.21 (2000)); Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Minn. Stat. § 152.025.21 (1998))

 

State of Minnesota vs. D.C.

  • Result: Statutory Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A.02, subd(s). 3(a)(3))
  • Date: September 14, 2018
  • Location: Carver County District Court (First Judicial District)
  • Offense Expunged: Domestic Assault (Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. § 609.2242.1(2))

State of Minnesota vs. D.C.

  • Result: Statutory Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A.02, subd(s). 3(a)(3))
  • Date: September 14, 2018
  • Location: Carver County District Court (First Judicial District)
  • Offenses Expunged: Third-Degree Damage to Property (Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. § 609.595.2(b));Domestic Assault (Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. § 609.2242.1(2))

State of Minnesota vs. D.C.

  • Result: Statutory Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A.02, subd(s). 3(a)(3))
  • Date: September 14, 2018
  • Location: Carver County District Court (First Judicial District)
  • Offense Expunged: Domestic Assault (Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. § 609.2242.1)

State of Minnesota vs. D.C.

  • Result: Statutory Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A.02, subd(s). 3(a)(4))
  • Date: September 14, 2018
  • Location: Carver County District Court (First Judicial District)
  • Offense Expunged: Domestic Abuse-Violate Order (Gross Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. § 518B.01.14(a))

State of Minnesota vs. E.A.

  • Result: Inherent Authority (Judicial Branch) Expungement Granted 
  • Date: June 13, 2018
  • Location: Polk County District Court (Ninth Judicial District)
  • Offense Expunged: Second-Degree Burglary (Felony; Minn. Stat. § 609.582.2D)

State of Minnesota vs. T.L.

  • Result: Statutory Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A.025)
  • Date: May 2, 2018
  • Location: Anoka County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Offense Expunged: Theft (Felony; Minn. Stat. § 609.52.2, 1)

State of Minnesota vs. J.H.

  • Result: Statutory Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A.02, subd. 3(a)(4))
  • Date: April 25, 2018
  • Location: Hennepin County District Court (Fourth Judicial District)
  • Offense Expunged: Fifth-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (Gross Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. § 609.345.1S1)

 

Carry Permit Denial of G.B.

  • Location: Ramsey County, MN
  • Result: Carry Permit Granted (Minn. Stat. § 624.714, subd. 4(b))
  • Date: May 25, 2018
  • Case Summary:  Client was denied a handgun carry permit after applying to the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department.  The initial denial was based on an alleged firearms prohibition.
  • After researching the issue, Mr. Wilson determined that his client did not have the alleged firearms prohibition and the denial was unsubstantiated.
  • Mr. Wilson drafted and submitted a letter and legal memorandum to the Ramsey County Sheriff arguing for reconsideration and issuance of the permit within the initial 20-day reconsideration period.
  • After submission and review by the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department, the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department granted the client’s handgun carry permit.

2017 CASE VICTORIES

 

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of C.C.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: November 27, 2017
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offenses: Burglary; Motor Vehicle Theft; Fourth-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (Out-of-State Convictions (CA) (1994))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of D.H.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: November 21, 2017
  • Location: Isanti County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: First-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Minn. Stat. § 152.021.2 (2004))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of J.H.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: November 7, 2017
  • Location: Goodhue County District Court (First Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Second-Degree Burglary (Juvenile Adjudication (2003)); Motor-Vehicle Theft (Juvenile Adjudication (2003))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of C.H.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: November 3, 2017
  • Location: Clay County District Court (Seventh Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Third-Degree Burglary (Minn. Stat. § 609.582.3 (1995))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of C.S.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: October 23, 2017
  • Location: Anoka County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Third-Degree Burglary (Minn. Stat. § 609.582.3 (2003))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of D.S.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: September 26, 2017
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Second-Degree Sexual Assault  (Out-of-State (Colorado) Offense; C.R.S. 18-3-403(1)(d)(1996))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of E.R.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: September 21, 2017
  • Location: Blue Earth County District Court (Fifth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Second-Degree Burglary (Minn. Stat. § 609.582.2(a)))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of C.L.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: August 7, 2017
  • Location: Norman County District Court (Ninth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Minn. Stat. § 152.025.2 1); Third-Degree Burglary (Minn. Stat. 609.582.3)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of R.F.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: June 29, 2017
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Minn. Stat. § 152.025.213A)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of J.H.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: June 20, 2017
  • Location: Hennepin County District Court (Fourth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Second-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Minn. Stat. § 152.022S1.2))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of D.M.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: June 6, 2017
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Third-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (Minn. Stat. § 609.344.1(b))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of K.B.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: June 8, 2017
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Minn. Stat. § 152.025.2(1))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of D.M.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: June 6, 2017
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Third-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (Minn. Stat. § 609.344.1(b))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of D.H.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: April 17, 2017
  • Location: Anoka County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Third-Degree Burglary (Minn. Stat. § 609.582.3)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of M.S.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: March 27, 2017
  • Location: Isanti County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Second-Degree Assault (Aid/Abet) (Minn. Stat. § 609.222)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of C.C.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: March 1, 2017
  • Location: Clearwater County District Court (Ninth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offenses: Second-Degree Burglary (Minn. Stat. § 609.582.2); Felony Theft of a Firearm (Minn. Stat. §609.52.21); Terroristic Threats (Minn. Stat. § 609.713.1)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of J.P.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: March 20, 2017
  • Location: Stearns County District Court (Seventh Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Third-Degree Assault (Minn. Stat. § 609.223)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of C.C.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: March 1, 2017
  • Location: Clearwater County District Court (Ninth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Terroristic Threats (Minn. Stat. § 609.713.1); Theft of Firearm (Minn. Stat. § 609.52.21); Second-Degree Burglary (Minn. Stat. § 609.582.2)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of L.S.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: January 25, 2017
  • Location: Dakota County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Third-Degree Assault (Minn. Stat. § 609.223.1)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of R.B.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (under Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: January 13, 2017
  • Location: Nicollet County District Court (Fifth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Second-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Minn. Stat. § 152.022.2(1))

 

State of Minnesota vs. F.A.

  • Result: Statutory Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A.02, subd. 3(a)(3-5))
  • Date: April 24, 2017
  • Location: Hennepin County District Court (Fourth Judicial District)
  • Offense Expunged: Theft (Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. § 609.52.2)

State of Minnesota vs. J.Y.

  • Result: Statutory Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A.02, subd. 3(a)(3-5))
  • Date: February 22, 2017
  • Location: Anoka County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Offense Expunged: Fifth-Degree Domestic Assault (Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. § 609.2242)

State of Minnesota vs. R.L.

  • Result: Inherent Authority Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A and relevant case law (e.g., State v. M.D.T.; State v. H.A., )
  • Date: January 24, 2017
  • Location: Anoka County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Offense(s) Expunged: Motor Vehicle Theft (Felony; 2 Separate Convictions/Cases; Minn. Stat. § 609.55)

State of Minnesota vs. A.G.

  • Result: Statutory Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A.02, subd. 3(a)(3-5))
  • Date: January 9, 2017
  • Location: Hennepin County District Court (Fourth Judicial District)
  • Offense Expunged: Fifth-Degree Domestic Assault (Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. § 609.2242)

 

State of Minnesota vs. Z.H.

  • Result: Case Dismissed (MNRCP 30.01)
  • Date: January 23, 2017
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Offense Type: Traffic Collision – Collision with Unattended Vehicle – Notify Victim or Police (Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. § 169.09.4)
  • Case Summary: After a thorough investigation of the evidence, Mr. Wilson discovered major weaknesses in the State’s case.  Mr. Wilson discussed these issues with the prosecutor and notified him that he would be taking the case to trial if it was not dismissed.  After reviewing the issues discovered by Mr. Wilson, the prosecutor voluntarily dismissed the case.

 

Pardon Extraordinary Application of J.D.

  • Result: Pardon Extraordinary Granted (Minn. Stat. § 638.02, subd. 2 )
  • Date: November 14, 2017
  • Offense(s) Pardoned: Third-Degree Burglary (Felony); Second-Degree Burglary (Felony); First-Degree Criminal Damage to Property (Felony)

Pardon Extraordinary Application of J.V.

  • Result: Pardon Extraordinary Granted (Minn. Stat. § 638.02, subd. 2 )
  • Date: November 15, 2017
  • Offense(s) Pardoned: First-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Felony)

2016 CASE VICTORIES

 

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of J.H.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: December 7, 2016
  • Location: Anoka County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime; Minn. Stat. § 152.025.2 1)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of M.H.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: December 2, 2016
  • Location: St. Louis County District Court (Hibbing) (SixthJudicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Terroristic Threats (Minn. Stat. § 609.713.1); Third-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Minn. Stat. § 152.023.2 (1))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of P.R.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: November 16, 2016
  • Location: Lake County District Court (Sixth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Drugs/Non Narc. Sch. 1 (Minn. Stat. § 152.025.21)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of D.C.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: October 21, 2016
  • Location: Wadena County District Court (Seventh Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Third-Degree Burglary (Minn. Stat. § 609.582.3)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of J.I.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: September 28, 2016
  • Location: St. Louis County District Court (Hibbing) (Sixth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Minn. Stat. § 152.025.1(a)(1))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of L.S.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: September 13, 2016
  • Location: Anoka County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Second-Degree Burglary (Minn. Stat. § 609.582.6090)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of J.V.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: August 23, 2016
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): First-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Minn. Stat. § 152.021.2(1))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of P.B.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: June 10, 2016
  • Location: Washington County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Motor Vehicle Theft (Aid/Abet) (Minn. Stat. § 609.52)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of J.S.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: May 16, 2016
  • Location: Watonwan County District Court (Fifth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): First-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Minn. Stat. § 152.021.2a(a))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of R.B.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: April 28, 2016
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Third-Degree Burglary (Minn. Stat. § 609.5823)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of C.H.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: April 11, 2016
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Third-Degree Burglary (Minn. Stat. § 609.582.3)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of T.R.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: March 24, 2016
  • Location: Stearns County District Court (Seventh Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): First-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Minn. Stat. § 152.021, subd. 2(1))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of J.D.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: February 16, 2016
  • Location: Stearns County District Court (Seventh Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Second-Degree Burglary (Minn. Stat. § 609.582.2 A); Third-Degree Burglary (Minn. Stat. § 609.582.3)

 

Carry Permit Denial of B.M.

  • Location: Kandiyohi County, MN
  • Date: February 16, 2016
  • Result: Carry Permit Denial Reversed and Permit Granted (Minn. Stat. § 624.714, subd. 4(b))
  • Case Summary:  Client was denied a handgun carry permit after applying to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Department.  The initial denial was based on an  alleged statutory prohibition.
  • Mr. Wilson drafted and submitted a letter, legal memorandum, and several supporting documents arguing for reconsideration and issuance of the permit within the initial 20-day reconsideration period.
  • After submission and review by the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Department, it granted the client’s carry permit.

 

State of Minnesota vs. Z.L.

  • Result: Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A.02, subd. 3(a)(3-5))
  • Date: November 29, 2016
  • Location: Brown County District Court (Fifth Judicial District)
  • Offense(s) Expunged: Traffic-Careless Driving (Minn. Stat. § 169.13.2); Drugs-Possess/Sale Small Amount of Marijuana (Minn. Stat. § 152.027.4)

State of Minnesota vs. J.M.

  • Result: Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A.02, subd. 3(a)(3-5))
  • Date: June 27, 2016
  • Location: Hennepin County District Court (Fourth Judicial District)
  • Offense(s) Expunged: Domestic Assault (Minn. Stat. § 609.224.1)

State of Minnesota vs. S.H.

  • Result: Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A.025)
  • Date: February 4, 2016
  • Location: Dakota County District Court (First Judicial District)
  • Offense(s) Expunged: Disorderly Conduct (Minn. Stat. § 609.72)

State of Minnesota vs. D.B.

  • Result: Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A.02, subd. 3(a)(3-5))
  • Date: January 25, 2016
  • Location: Stearns County District Court (Seventh Judicial District)
  • Offense(s) Expunged: Domestic Assault (Minn. Stat. § 609.224.1)

Pardon Extraordinary Application of P.L.

  • Result: Pardon Extraordinary Granted (Minn. Stat. § 638.02, subd. 2 )
  • Date: June 15, 2016
  • Offense(s) Pardoned: Burglary (Felony)

2015 CASE VICTORIES

 

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of R.L.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: February 23, 2015
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Third-Degree Burglary (6 counts) (Minn. Stat. § 609.582.3)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of C.N.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: December 9, 2015
  • Location: Mahnomen County District Court (Ninth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Third-Degree Burglary (Minn. Stat. § 609.582.3)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of M.L.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: August 19, 2015
  • Location: Aitkin County District Court (Ninth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Minn. Stat. § 152.025.2(1))

 In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of R.O.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: July 20, 2015
  • Location: Kanabec County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): First-Degree Burglary (Minn. Stat. § 609.582.1B); Possession of Short-Barreled Shotgun (Minn. Stat. § 609.67.2)

 In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of J.C.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: July 1, 2015
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: First-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Minn. Stat. § 152.021.2 1)

 In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of M.W.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: June 9, 2015
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent (Iowa Stat. § 124.401-1-C-6; Class “C” Felony)

 In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of C.N.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: May 20, 2015
  • Location: Stearns County District Court (Seventh Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Minn. Stat. § 152.025.1(a)(1))

 In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of B.J.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: April 6, 2015
  • Location: Kanabec County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Fourth-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (Minn. Stat. § 609.345 A.B.)

 In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of C.A.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: February 19, 2015
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Minn. Stat. § 152.025.21); Motor Vehicle Theft (Minn. Stat. § 609.52, Subd. 2(17))

 

In re…Carry Permit Denial of S.J.

  • Result: Firearms Carry Permit Denial Reversed and Granted (Minn. Stat. § 624.714, subd. 4(b))
  • Date: March 11, 2015
  • Location: Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Department
  • Summary: Client was erroneously denied a carry permit based on the Sheriff Department’s misinterpretation of the client’s criminal record and alleged firearms prohibition. Mr. Wilson sent the Sheriff’s Department a letter and legal memorandum concerning the following error and requested a reversal of the denial and issuance of the permit.  The Sheriff’s Department issued the client’s carry permit two days after Mr. Wilson’s request.

In re…Carry Permit Denial of S.S.

  • Result: Firearms Carry Permit Denial Reversed and Granted (Minn. Stat. § 624.714, subd. 4(b))
  • Date: August 25, 2015
  • Location: Chisago County Sheriff’s Department
  • Summary: Client was erroneously denied a carry permit based on the Sheriff Department’s misinterpretation of the client’s criminal record and alleged firearms prohibition. Mr. Wilson sent the Sheriff’s Department a letter and legal memorandum concerning the following error and requested a reversal of the denial and issuance of the permit. After the County Attorney reviewed Mr. Wilson’s request, the Sheriff’s Department issued the client’s carry permit shortly thereafter.

 

State of Minnesota vs. R.S.

  • Result: Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A.025 (a))
  • Date: December 21, 2015
  • Location: Isanti County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Offense(s) Expunged: Domestic Assault (Gross Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. § 609.224.1)

State of Minnesota vs. M.D.

  • Result: Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A.02, subd. 3(a)(3-5))
  • Date: December 7, 2015
  • Location: Wright County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Offense(s) Expunged: Domestic Assault (Minn. Stat. § 609.2242.1(1))

State of Minnesota vs. J.M.

  • Result: Expungement Granted Minn. Stat. § 609A.025)
  • Date: November 18, 2015
  • Location: Dakota County District Court (First Judicial District)
  • Offense(s) Expunged: Fifth-Degree Domestic Assault (Minn. Stat. § 609.224.1.2)

State of Minnesota vs. P.S.

  • Result: Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A.025)
  • Date: November 18, 2015
  • Location: Anoka County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Offense(s) Expunged: Fifth-Degree Domestic Assault (Minn. Stat. § 609.2242)

State of Minnesota vs. A.K.

  • Result: Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A.02, subd. 3(a)(3-5))
  • Date: September 3, 2015
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Offense(s) Expunged: DWI (Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. § 169A.20.1527)

State of Minnesota vs. B.C.

  • Result: Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 260b.198, subd. 6)
  • Date: May 28, 2015
  • Location: Wright County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Offense(s) Expunged: Distribution of Obscene Materials (Juvenile Adjudication; Minn. Stat. § 617.241, subd. 2(a))

Pardon Extraordinary Application of J.B.

  • Result: Pardon Extraordinary Granted (Minn. Stat. § 638.02, subd. 2 )
  • Date: May 20, 2015
  • Offense(s) Pardoned: Theft-False Representation; Theft by Check

Pardon Extraordinary Application of R.L.

  • Result: Pardon Extraordinary Granted (Minn. Stat. § 638.02, subd. 2 )
  • Date: November 18, 2015
  • Offense(s) Pardoned: Third-Degree Burglary (Felony)

State of Minnesota vs. T.J.

  • Result: Gun Charge Dismissed
  • Date: March 26, 2015
  • Location: Ramsey District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Offense Type: Carrying Pistol While Under Influence of Alcohol (Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. § 624.7142.1(4))
  • Summary: Mr. Wilson made a motion to dismiss the firearms charge based on lack of probable cause.  A motion hearing was held and Mr. Wilson cross-examined the police officer involved in his client’s arrest, which (in part) revealed that the charge lacked probable cause.  After the hearing, the judge took the case under advisement and ultimately granted Mr. Wilson’s motion dismissing the firearms charge for lack of probable cause.  This dismissal allowed his client to retain his firearms carry permit.

2014 CASE VICTORIES

 

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of K.C.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: November 18, 2014
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Second-Degree Burglary (Minn. Stat. § 609.582.3)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of E.A.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: October 27, 2014
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Second-Degree Burglary (Minn. Stat. § 609.582.2D)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of P.R.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: September 23, 2014
  • Location: Stearns County District Court (Seventh Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Second-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Minn. Stat. § 152.022.2.1); Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Minn. Stat. § 152.025.213A)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of A.Z.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: May 6, 2014
  • Location: Pine County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Third-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (Minn. Stat. § 609.344, subd. 1(b))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of R.A.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: March 19, 2014
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Second-Degree Manslaughter (Minn. Stat. § 609.205)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of C.H.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: February 21, 2014
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Second-Degree Burglary (Minn. Stat. § 609.582.2)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of G.R.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: February 14, 2014
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Terroristic Threats (Minn. Stat. § 609.731(1))

 

Carry Permit Denial of B.M.

  • Location: Ramsey County, MN
  • Result: Carry Permit Granted (Minn. Stat. § 624.714, subd. 4(b))
  • Date: March 6, 2014
  • Case Summary:  Client was denied a handgun carry permit after applying to the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department.  The initial denial was based on the client’s alleged danger to self or public safety.
  • Mr. Wilson drafted and submitted a letter, legal memorandum, and several supporting documents and affidavits arguing for reconsideration and issuance of the permit within the initial 20-day reconsideration period.
  • After submission and review by the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department, the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department granted the client’s handgun carry permit.

Carry Permit Denial of J.V.

  • Location: Dakota County, MN
  • Result: Carry Permit Granted (Minn. Stat. § 624.714, subd. 4(b))
  • Date: January 7, 2014
  • Case Summary: Client was denied a handgun carry permit after applying to the Dakota County Sheriff’s Department. Mr. Wilson drafted and submitted a letter, legal memorandum, and several supporting documents arguing for reconsideration and issuance of the permit within the initial 20-day reconsideration period. After submission and review, the Dakota County Attorney’s Office advised the Dakota County Sheriff’s Department to grant the carry permit based on the argument and information submitted by Mr. Wilson. The Dakota County Sheriff’s Department granted the client’s carry permit shortly thereafter.

Carry Permit Denial of J.V.

  • Location: Dakota County, MN
  • Result: Carry Permit Granted (Minn. Stat. § 624.714, subd. 4(b))
  • Date: January 7, 2014
  • Case Summary: Client was denied a handgun carry permit after applying to the Dakota County Sheriff’s Department.  Mr. Wilson drafted and submitted a letter, legal memorandum, and several supporting documents arguing for reconsideration and issuance of the permit within the initial 20-day reconsideration period.  After submission and review, the Dakota County Attorney’s Office advised the Dakota County Sheriff’s Department to grant the carry permit based on the argument and information submitted by Mr. Wilson. The Dakota County Sheriff’s Department granted the client’s carry permit shortly thereafter.

 

State of Minnesota vs. M.J.

  • Result: Statutory Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A.02, subd. 3)
  • Date: February 14, 2014
  • Location: Hennepin County District Court (Fourth Judicial District)
  • Offense Expunged: Second-Degree Assault (Felony; Minn. Stat. § 609.222)

State of Minnesota vs. P.R.

  • Result: Inherent Authority Expungement Granted (Judicial Branch Records) (Minn. Stat. § 609A; Applicable Case Law)
  • Date: February 19, 2014
  • Location: Benton County District Court (Seventh Judicial District)
  • Offense Expunged: Fifth-Degree Domestic Assault (Misdemeanor;Minn. Stat. § 609.224)

State of Minnesota vs. (Juvenile)

  • Result: Inherent Authority and Statutory Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 260B.198, subd. 6; Applicable Case Law)
  • Date: May 7, 2014
  • Location: Wright County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Offense Expunged: Distribution of Obscene Materials (Gross Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. § 617.241, subd. 2(a))

State of Minnesota vs. J.M.

  • Result: Inherent Authority Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A; Applicable Case Law)
  • Date: June 5, 2014
  • Location: Dakota County District Court (First Judicial District)
  • Offense Expunged: Fifth-Degree Domestic Assault (Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. § 609.224)

State of Minnesota vs. N.L.

  • Result: Statutory Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A.02, subd. 3)
  • Date: December 12, 2014
  • Location: St. Louis County District Court (Duluth) (Sixth Judicial District)
  • Offense Expunged: Theft (Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. § 609.52.2(a)(1))

2013 CASE VICTORIES

 

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of N.H.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: November 8, 2013
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Third-Degree Burglary (Minn. Stat. § 609.582.3)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of J.S.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: September 24, 2013
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Third-Degree Assault (Minn. Stat. § 609.223.1)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of A.F.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: September 5, 2013
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Terroristic Threats (Minn. Stat. § 609.713.1)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of M.A.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: June 19, 2013
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: First-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Minn. Stat. § 152.021.2(1))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of J.C.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: May 31, 2013
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Second-Degree Burglary (Minn. Stat. § 609.582.2(a)); Motor Vehicle Theft (Minn. Stat. § 609.52.2 1)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of M.P.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: May 6, 2013
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Motor Vehicle Theft (Minn. Stat. § 609.52.2(1))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of M.D.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: January 9, 2013
  • Location: Carver County District Court (First Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Third-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (Minn. Stat. § 609.344.1(b))

 

Carry Permit Denial of A.R.

  • Location: Dakota County, MN
  • Date: November, 2013
  • Result: Carry Permit Granted (Minn. Stat. § 624.714, subd. 4(b))
  • Case Summary:  Client was denied a handgun carry permit after applying to the Dakota County Sheriff’s Department based on an alleged statutory prohibition. Mr. Wilson drafted and submitted a letter, legal memorandum, and several supporting documents arguing for reconsideration and issuance of the permit within the initial 20-day reconsideration period.  After submission and review by the Dakota County Attorney and Dakota County Sheriff’s Department, the Dakota County Sheriff’s Department granted the carry permit based on the argument and information submitted by Mr. Wilson.

Carry Permit Denial of R.W.

  • Location: Ramsey County, MN
  • Date: April, 2013
  • Result: Carry Permit Granted (Minn. Stat. § 624.714, subd. 4(b))
  • Case Summary:  Client was denied a handgun carry permit after applying to the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department based on an alleged statutory prohibition and alleged threat to public safety. Mr. Wilson drafted and submitted a letter, legal memorandum arguing for reconsideration and issuance of the permit within the initial 20-day reconsideration period.  After submission and review by the Ramsey County Attorney and Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department, the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department granted the carry permit based on the argument and information submitted by Mr. Wilson.

 

Permit to Purchase Denial of J.L.

  • Location: Martin County, MN
  • Result: Permit to Purchase Denial Reversed and Permit to Purchase Granted (Minn. Stat. §§ 624.7131, subd. 4; subd. 5)
  • Date: January, 2013

 

State of Minnesota vs. P.K.

  • Result: Statutory Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A.02, subd. 3)
  • Date: January 31, 2013
  • Location: Hennepin County District Court (Fourth Judicial District)
  • Offense Expunged: Theft (Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. § 609.52.2(1))

State of Minnesota vs. R.S.

  • Result: Statutory Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A.02, subd. 3)
  • Date: February 27, 2013
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Offense Expunged: Theft (Receiving Stolen Property (Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. § 609.53.1)

State of Minnesota vs. L.B.

  • Result: Inherent Authority Expungement Granted (Judicial Branch and Executive Branch Records (BCA, etc.)) (Minn. Stat. § 609A.02; Applicable Case Law)
  • Date: February 28, 2013
  • Location: Hennepin County District Court (Fourth Judicial District)
  • Offense Expunged: Theft (Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. § 609.52.2(1))

State of Minnesota vs. D.W.

  • Result: Inherent Authority Expungement Granted (Judicial Branch and Executive Branch Records (e.g., BCA, etc.) Minn. Stat. § 609A; Applicable Case Law)
  • Date: May 15, 2013
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Offense Expunged: Disorderly Conduct (Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. § 609.72.1(1))

State of Minnesota vs. S.A.

  • Result: Inherent Authority Expungement Granted (Judicial Branch Records) (Minn. Stat. § 609A; Applicable Case Law)
  • Date: October 2, 2013
  • Location: Anoka County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Offense Expunged: Domestic Assault (Misdmeanor; Minn. Stat. § 609.2242, subd. 1(2))

2012 CASE VICTORIES

 

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of S.B.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: December 20, 2012
  • Location: Dakota County District Court (First Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (2 Counts) (Minn. Stat. §§ 152.025.11, 3A, 152.025.21, 3A)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of R.O.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: December 3, 2012
  • Location: Kanabec County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Third-Degree Burglary (Minn. Stat. § 609.582.3)

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of T.V.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: September 25, 2012
  • Location: Kandiyohi County District Court (Eighth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Minn. Stat. § 152.025.2(1))

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of T.B.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: May 10, 2012
  • Location: Anoka County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense: Third-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Minn. Stat. § 152.023.2.5)

 

State of Minnesota vs. J.Y.

  • Result: Inherent Authority (Judicial Branch) Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A.03; Applicable Case Law)
  • Date: December 3, 2012
  • Location: Anoka County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Offense Expunged: Domestic Assault (Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. § 609.224)

State of Minnesota vs. J.M.

  • Result: Statutory Expungement Granted (Minn. Stat. § 609A.02, subd. 3(a)(3-5))
  • Date: October 24, 2012
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
  • Offense(s) Expunged: Felony Theft (Three Counts; Minn. Stat. §§ 256.98.3 2; 393.07.10 C; 256.98.3 3)

State of Minnesota vs. T.B.

  • Result: Inherent Authority Expungement Granted (All Records Including BCA and Law Enforcement Records) (Minn. Stat. § 609A.03; Applicable Case Law)
  • Date: August 16, 2012
  • Location: Anoka County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Offense(s) Expunged: Third-Degree Controlled Substance Crime (Felony; Minn. Stat. § 152.023.2.5)

 

State vs. D.S.

  • Date:  1/12/2012
  • Location:  Ramsey County District Court
  • Charge(s):  Assault (5th Degree); Disorderly Conduct (Brawling/Fighting)
  • Charge Level(s):  Misdemeanor
  • Maximum Punishment for Charge(s): Up to 90 days in jail and/or $1000.00 fine.
  • Result(s):  Assault charge dismissed; Disorderly Conduct charge continued for dismissal.
  • Result(s) Explanation: Attorney Thomas A. Wilson negotiated for and the prosecution agreed to dismiss the Assault charge and continue the Disorderly Conduct charge for dismissal (the charge will be dismissed after one year if the client remains law-abiding).
 

State vs. R.S.

  • Date:  03/26/2012
  • Location:  Ramsey County District Court
  • Charge(s):  Theft (Receiving Stolen Property)
  • Charge Level(s):  Misdemeanor
  • Maximum Punishment for Charge(s): Up to 90 days in jail and/or $1000.00 fine.
  • Result(s):  Theft charge continued for dismissal.
  • Result(s) Explanation: Attorney Thomas A. Wilson negotiated for and the prosecution agreed to continue the theft charge  for dismissal (the charge will be dismissed after six months if the client remains law-abiding and otherwise fulfills the conditions of their diversion program.)

State vs. T.T.

  • Date: 5/18/2012
  • Location: Hennepin County District Court
  • Charge(s): Third-Degree (Gross Misdemeanor) DWI (Minn. Stat. Sec. 169A.20.1(1))
  • Result: The Court held the state trooper made an illegal/unconstitutional traffic stop and granted an order suppressing evidence and dismissing the case based on lack of probable cause.
  • Result Explanation:  Attorney Thomas A. Wilson researched, drafted and submitted a pretrial motion to suppress evidence, and upon the event of suppression, dismissal of the case for lack of probable cause,  arguing that the state trooper’s traffic stop of his client was illegal and his client’s right to counsel prior to the blood test was not vindicated.  At the suppression hearing Mr. Wilson cross examined the state trooper  and offered a video of the stop into evidence.  The video evidence was a crucial element in showing that the trooper’s stop was illegal.

State vs. J.M.

  • Date: 08/03/2012
  • Location: Goodhue County District Court
  • Charge(s): Third-Degree (Gross Misdemeanor) DWI (Minn. Stat. Sec. 169A.20.1(1)); Gross Misdemeanor Test Refusal (Minn. Stat. Sec. 169A.20.2); Gross Misdemeanor Obstruction of the Legal Process (Minn. Stat. Sec. 609.50.1(2))
  • Result: The Prosecutor dismissed all charges prior to the contested omnibus hearing that Mr. Wilson demanded.
  • Result Explanation:  Attorney Thomas A. Wilson researched, drafted and submitted a pretrial motion to suppress evidence, and upon the event of suppression, dismissal of the case for lack of probable cause; and to dismiss the charges based  on lack of probable cause; arguing both that the police officer did not have have  reasonable articulable suspicion to stop his client; that the complaint failed to establish the  necessary  probable cause for the DWI charge; and that the police officer did not follow proper testing procedure(s).  Mr. Wilson demanded a contested omnibus hearing for the court to hear these issue(s) and the prosecutor  dismissed all charges before the contested hearing date.

State vs. S.V.

  • Date: 09/24/2012
  • Location: Ramsey County District Court
  • Charge(s): Misdemeanor Theft (Receiving Stolen Property)
  • Result: Case Dismissed
  • Result Explanation:  Attorney Thomas A. Wilson negotiated a pretrial diversion program for his client in which the prosecutor agreed to suspend prosecution and dismiss the case after successful completion of the program.  Mr. Wilson’s client successfully completed the pretrial diversion program and the case was dismissed.

State vs. S.L.

  • Date: 11/15/2012
  • Location: Hennepin County District Court
  • Charge(s): Third-Degree (Gross Misdemeanor) DWI (Minn. Stat. Sec. 169A.20.1(5)); Fourth-Degree (Misdemeanor) DWI/DUI (Minn. Stat. Sec. 169A.20.1(1)); Open Bottle Violation (Misdemeanor) (Minn. Stat. Sec. 169A.35.3)
  • Result: The Prosecutor dismissed the Gross Misdemeanor DWI charge and Open Bottle charge as a result of a plea agreement.
  • Result Explanation:  Mr. Wilson conducted a thorough pre-trial case investigation including obtaining a witness statement; obtaining and reviewing the squad car video; police dispatch log; police reports; implied consent documents and video; etc..  Mr. Wilson negotiated a plea agreement based on the witness statement he obtained (which included statements favorable to his client) and other evidence Mr. Wilson discovered during the course of the case investigation.  The prosecutor eventually agreed to dismiss the most serious charge (Gross Misdmeanor DWI – Mr. Wilson’s client tested at a 0.20 B.A.C.  level) and the Open Bottle charge in return for a plea to the misdemeanor DWI charge.  The client was sentenced to probation, no jail time, and a fine.

2011 CASE VICTORIES

In re…Firearm Rights Restoration of T.B.

  • Result: Firearm Rights Fully Restored (Minn. Stat. § 609.165, subd. 1d)
  • Date: May 10, 2012
  • Location:  Anoka County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Prohibitory Offense(s): Felony Controlled Substance Crime

State of Minnesota vs. T.B.

  • Result: Expungement Granted  (Court and Executive Branch Records)
  • Date: August 16, 2012
  • Location: Anoka County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Offense(s) Expunged: Felony Drug Possesion
  • Result Summary: Mr. Wilson drafted and submitted a petition, proposed order, and legal brief arguing that his client’s court, BCA, and other executive branch records (e.g. police department records) should be expunged.  The argument was based (in part) on very recent case law developments.  After a hearing, the Judge granted the Order submitted by Mr. Wilson.  
 

State of Minnesota vs. 0.0.

  • Result: Case Dismissed
  • Date: July 1, 2011
  • Location: Hennepin County District Court (Fourth Judicial District)
  • Offense Type: Felony; Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm (Minn. Stat. § 624.713.1(2))
  • Summary: Mr. Wilson moved the court to suppress evidence (firearm) based on an unconstitutional search and seizure in violation of the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 10 of the Minnesota Constitution.  At the motion hearing, Mr. Wilson made an oral argument and cross examined the police officer(s) involved in the case.  Mr. Wilson also submitted a written brief in support of the motion.  After taking the case under advisement, the court ultimately granted the suppression motion, ordering that the illegally seized evidence could not be used at trial.  The case was subsequently dismissed by the prosecutor.

State of Minnesota vs. 0.0.

  • Result: Case Dismissed
  • Date: August 30, 2011
  • Location: Hennepin County District Court (Fourth Judicial District)
  • Offense Type: Felony; Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm (Minn. Stat. § 624.713.1(2))
  • Summary: Mr. Wilson filed a motion to suppress evidence (a firearm) based on an unconstitutional search and seizure in violation of the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 10 of the Minnesota Constitution.  At the motion hearing, Mr. Wilson made an oral argument and cross examined the police officer(s) involved in the case.  Mr. Wilson also submitted a written brief in support of the motion.  After taking the case under advisement, the court granted the suppression motion.  The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office subsequent dismissed the case, based on the suppression order.
 

State of Minnesota vs. 0.0.

  • Result: Case Dismissed
  • Date: September 12, 2011
  • Location: Anoka County District Court (Tenth Judicial District)
  • Offense Type: Felony; Aiding/Abetting Financial Transaction Card Fraud; Aiding/Abetting Identity Theft
  • Maximum Punishment: Up to Five Years Imprisonment and/or $3,000.00-$10,000.00 fine.
  • Summary: After thoroughly reviewing all the evidence in the case, Mr. Wilson negotiated with the prosecutor in the case to dismiss one of the charges (Aid/Abet Financial Transaction Card Fraud) and Stay Imposition of the other charge (Aid/Abet Identity Theft).  The client was  sentenced to probation and served no jail time.  The offense level was ultimately reduced to a misdemeanor upon the discharge of the client’s sentence.

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