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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.

Kate’s client hired her after a fellow bar patron accused him of assault and disorderly conduct. He denied the accusations and maintained his innocence. Throughout the investigation, Kate actively communicated with the investigator to keep her client informed and to potentially sway the outcome. When the case reached the prosecutor’s office, Kate promptly contacted the prosecuting attorney, who ultimately decided to decline prosecution. As a result, the case was closed, allowing Kate’s client to move forward without fear of criminal prosecution.

Kate’s client came to her seeking an expungement for a prostitution conviction. Initially charged with a felony, her client was ultimately sentenced to a gross misdemeanor. Kate's client was initially arrested for the offense following a police sting operation in which an officer posed as a minor and arranged a meeting with her client. Kate’s client wished to obtain an expungement so his past wouldn’t hinder his career development. Knowing the difficulty of this case, given it was for the prostitution of a minor, Kate presented a compelling argument before the court and the request for expungement was granted. Her client can now move forward and apply for an advanced position without worrying about his past affecting his future.

Kate’s client was charged with Gross Misdemeanor Fifth Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance. The police executed a search warrant of the residence that he shared with his roommates. During the search, police found drug paraphernalia and controlled substances. This search was executed two days after Kate’s client was admitted to the hospital for a medical emergency. The State claimed that her client was in constructive possession of the contraband even though he was still in the hospital during the search. Kate was able to present a compelling argument advocating for her client’s innocence by showing he was not exercising dominion and control over the items at the time of the search. Subsequently, the prosecutor dismissed the case. 

As a young adult, Kate’s client and his friends decided to break into the home of former high school peers with the intent to steal money and drugs. During the break-in, Kate’s client assaulted the residents of the home with a wrench. Subsequently, he was convicted of Felony First Degree Burglary and two counts of Felony Second Degree Assault. Since then, her client has turned his life around. He got married, started a family, and maintained steady employment for 13 years, with nearly half of that time in a top supervisory role. Despite the innate difficulty of this case, the judge was persuaded by Kate's arguments that her client is an upstanding citizen and agreed to restore his rights. He is now able to hunt alongside family members, coworkers, and friends.