Case Results

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State v. A.M.G.
Date: October 27, 2011
County: Wright
Charges: Misdemeanor Speed 105/55; Misdemeanor Window Tint Violation
Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type: Bench Trial
Outcome: Client was acquitted of both charges after a bench trial. Attorney showed that window tint was illegal and that State failed to prove that there was a speeding violation.

State v. M.T.M.
Date: October 17, 2011
County: Martin
Charges: Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle; Petty Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type: Pretrial Hearing
Outcome: A conviction on the Possession of Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle would have resulted in a driver's license revocation for the client. Mr. Grostyan was able to successfully negotiate a resolution whereby the client would pay a fine on the Petty Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, which is not considered a crime, and the Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle charge was dismissed. The client did not incur a driver's license revocation. In addition, the client lived out-of-state and the matter resolved without the client returning to Minnesota to deal with the charges.

State v. B.L.V.
Date: August 29, 2011
County: Dakota
Charges: Possession of Burglary Tools
Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type: Omnibus Hearing
Outcome: Client had no defenses available. Mr. Grostyan was able to work with the County Attorney to see that the client was not also charged with a felony burglary charge in exchange for client's guilty plea on possession of burglary tools. Client was not required to serve any additional jail time as a result of conviction.

State v. J.F.B.
Date: August 18, 2011
County: Hennepin
Charges: Felony Fleeing a Peace Officer; Felony DWI Refusal
Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type: Omnibus Hearing
Outcome: Client plead to Felony DWI Refusal charge and the Felony Fleeing a Peace Officer charge was dismissed. Client was ordered to serve 45 days in the workhouse work release, and was able to serve another 75 days on electronic home monitoring. Client did not have to serve any jail or prison time.

State v. D.R.
Date: August 4, 2011
County:Stearns (2010)
Charges: 4^th Degree DUI
Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type:Pretrial Hearing
Outcome: Mr. Grostyan was able to successfully challenge the urine test results, and the County Attorney agree to dismiss the DUI charge. D.R. plead to careless driving.

State v. M.H.M.
Date: April 20, 2011
County: Hennepin (2011)
Charges: 3^rd Degree Drug Possession
Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type: Contested Hearing
Outcome: Mr. Grostyan filed a motion to suppress evidence. Prior to the hearing, the County Attorney agreed to dismiss all charges against M.H.M.

State v. P.M.M.
Date: February 24, 2011
County:Hennepin (2011)
Charges: No Proof of Insurance and Driving After Suspension
Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type:Pretrial Hearing
Outcome: A conviction on either of these charges would have resulted in the client incurring additional driver's license suspension time. Mr. Grostyan was successful the entire matter dismissed.

State v. D.P.L.

Date: September 20, 2010

County: Hennepin (2008)

Charges: 4 ^th Degree DWI; Gross Misdemeanor Criminal Vehicular Operation

Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type: Pretrial Hearing
Outcome: Mr. Grostyan was able to negotiate for a dismissal of the Gross Misdemeanor Criminal Vehicular Operation. D.P.L. plead to a Misdemeanor 4 ^th Degree DWI.

State v. O.G.T.

Date: September 14, 2010

County: Hennepin (2010)

Charges: 4 ^th Degree DWI

Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type: Pretrial Hearing
Outcome: Mr. Grostyan was able to negotiate the charge down to a payable, petty misdemeanor traffic violation. The DWI charge was dismissed.

State v. A.E.B.

Date: September 1, 2010

County: Crow Wing (2010)

Charges: 3 ^rd Degree DWI; 2 ^nd Degree Test Refusal; Probation Violation

Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type: Omnibus Hearing
Outcome: Mr. Grostyan was successfully able to negotiate a plea to the 3 ^rd Degree DWI only. The 2 ^nd Degree Refusal charge and the probation violation were dismissed. A vehicle forfeiture also arose out of this, and Mr. Grostyan was able to arrange for the return of the vehicle.

State v. M.T.S.

Date: August 13, 2010

County: Hennepin (2010)

Charges: Obstructing Legal Process (Misdemeanor)

Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type: Pretrial Hearing
Outcome: State dismissed the charges the day of the hearing.

State v. C.M.M.

Date: August 11, 2010

County: Anoka (2010)

Charges: 4 ^th Degree DWI

Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type: Pretrial Hearing
Outcome: Mr. Grostyan was able to negotiate the charge down to a careless driving.

State v. J.W.V.

Date: August 10, 2010

County: Hennepin (2010)

Charges: Simple Robbery (Felony)

Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type: Contested Omnibus Hearing
Outcome: Mr. Grostyan brought motions to include the alleged victim's criminal history. State agreed to dismiss felony charge in exchange for plea to a lesser misdemeanor offense.

State v. J.M.P.

Date: August 5, 2010

County: Stearns (2010)

Charges: 2 ^nd Degree DWI; Carrying a Pistol Under the Influence of Alcohol (Misdemeanor); Open Bottle (Misdemeanor); Possession of Over 1.4 Grams Marijuana in Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor)

Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type: Contested Omnibus Hearing
Outcome: Mr. Grostyan brought motions to challenge the stop of Defendant's vehicle. After negotiations with the prosecutor, the parties agreed that all charges would be dismissed, and J.M.P. would plead to 3 ^rd Degree DWI. J.M.P. was sentenced to electronic home monitoring, and did not have to serve any jail time. A vehicle forfeiture also occurred, and Mr. Grostyan was able to have the vehicle returned to J.M.P.

State v. S.W.B.

Date: June 7, 2010

County: Hennepin (2010)

Charges: Domestic Assault (Misdemeanor); Disorderly Conduct

Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type: Pretrial Hearing
Outcome: Mr. Grostyan attacked the truthfulness of the alleged victim's statements. Dismissed on all charges.

State v. T.N.T.

Date: April 16, 2010

County: Isanti (2009)

Charges: 3 ^rd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct; 4 ^th Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct

Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type: Consented Omnibus Hearing
Outcome: Mr. Grostyan worked with the prosecutor to get the charges dismissed.

State v. D.A.B.

Date: April 7, 2010

County: Dakota (2009)

Charges: Assaulting a Peace Officer (Gross Misdemeanor); Obstructing Legal Process (Misdemeanor); Disorderly Conduct

Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type: Omnibus Hearing
Outcome: Mr. Grostyan was successfully able to negotiate for dismissal of all charges on the condition that Defendant comply with conditions of probation for a period of one year.

State v. L.M.A.

Date: May 6, 2009

County: Hennepin (2008)

Charges: 3 ^rd Degree DWI; 2 ^nd Degree Test Refusal

Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type: Omnibus Hearing
Outcome: Mr. Grostyan was successfully able to negotiate a plea to the 3 ^rd Degree DWI only. The 2 ^nd Degree Refusal charge was dismissed.

United States vs. B.J.N.

Date: October 7, 2008

County: Federal Charges (2008)

Charges: Conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture containing cocaine; 50 grams or more of a mixture containing a cocaine base

Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type: Sentencing
Outcome: The Government asked that B.J.N. be imprisoned for 34 years. Mr. Grostyan was able to argue for a departure from the Government's recommendation down to 11 years of incarceration for B.J.N.

C.J.R. v. Commissioner of Public Safety

Date: September 24, 2008

County: Hennepin (2008)

Charges: Driving While Under the Influence

Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type: Implied Consent Hearing
Outcome: Judge granted Mr. Grostyan's Motion to Order the State to produce the Source Code for the Intoxilyzer 5000; Revocation rescinded.

State v. G.L.B.

Date: August 28, 2008

County: Carver (2007)

Charges: 3 ^rd Degree DWI; Open Bottle; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type: Contest Ominbus Hearing
Outcome: Mr. Grostyan challenged the legality of the vehicle stop. The District Court granted the motion, and the charges were dismissed.

K.J.W. v. Commissioner of Public Safety

Date: June 26, 2008

County: Anoka (2007)

Charges: Test Refusal

Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type: Implied Consent Hearing
Outcome: Mr. Grostyan successfully argued that Petitioner's refusal to test was reasonable. License revocation rescinded.

R.L.C. v. Commissioner of Public Safety

Date: October 15, 2007

County: Wright (2007)

Charges: Driving While Under the Influence

Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type: Implied Consent Hearing
Outcome: Mr. Grostyan successfully negotiated for no license revocation after proving to the Attorney General's Office that Petitioner's conduct was not in violation of any applicable law.

D.H.V. v. Commissioner of Public Safety

Date: October 3, 2007

County: Hennepin (2007)

Charges: Driving While Under the Influence

Trial Attorney: Anthony M. Grostyan
Trial Type: Implied Consent Hearing

Outcome: After contested hearing, Judge granted Mr. Grostyan's motion to rescind license revocation on grounds that Petitioner's right to counsel was violated. State dismissed related criminal charges for same reason prior to hearing.