Results

Kelly Keegan’s client, a college student, was arrested in the City of Minneapolis for Felony Fifth Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Hennepin County Attorney offered her a diversion program, which she completed. The client was never formally charged, but records remained of her arrest. The client hoped to become a doctor and feared the arrest record would inhibit her chances of acceptance to medical school. Kelly petitioned the court for an expungement of records of the client’s arrest. Kelly’s efforts were successful, and the records were sealed before the client applied to medical school.

Kelly Keegan was hired to assist with sentencing for a juvenile who had already pled guilty to Felony Fifth Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana Wax). Kelly was successful in getting her client a stay of adjudication, meaning that the Court would not adjudicate him delinquent and that upon completion of probation, the charge would be dismissed.

An investigation into Kelly Keegan’s client was initiated by the Roseville Police Department when doctors suspected her son’s injuries were not the result of an accident. Kelly’s client faced potential charges of Felony Malicious Punishment of a Child and Felony Third Degree Assault. After significant communications with the detective on the case and facilitating an interview of her client, Kelly was able to convince the Roseville Police Department to close their investigation without criminal charges.

Kelly’s client was convicted of Aiding and Abetting Second Degree Burglary over twenty-five years prior. While on probation, he was convicted of Felony Fifth Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance. Both convictions were during a period of the client’s life when he was addicted to methamphetamine. Years later, the client was a family man with his own business and wanted to move on from these offenses. Kelly filed a petition in Washington County, and met strong objections from the County Attorney’s Office. Despite their objections, Kelly was able to present a convincing case, and ultimately the judge restored the client’s gun rights.

Kelly Keegan’s client, a juvenile, was facing potential charges of Felony Theft of a Motor Vehicle and/or Misdemeanor Tampering with a Motor Vehicle following an investigation by the Wright County Sheriff’s Office. Both of these criminal charges could have serious consequences on the client’s life. Kelly was determined to mitigate consequences for her client and contacted the Wright County Attorney’s Office. After presenting the prosecutor with information about her client, she was able to convince them not to press charges.