August 2010
- Case Type: Appeal of Federal Prison Sentence
Court: Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
Outcome: Coley Grostyan successfully argued that the government had breached the plea agreement in an appeal of Client’s sentence. Client’s federal prison sentence was reduced significantly due to Attorney Grostyan’s persuasive legal writing skills.
- Charges: Various Animal Neglect Charges
Court: Washington County
Hearing Type: Trial
Outcome: All charges were DISMISSED after Coley Grostyan filed evidence motions at trial. Client has a right to have the case sealed from the public.
July 2010
- Charges: Felony Arson
Court: Goodhue County
Hearing Type: Pretrial hearing
Outcome: Coley Grostyan was able to negotiate a stay of adjudication for the felony Arson charge. The charge will be DISMISSED after two years of probation. Because of the agreement Coley argued for, the Client avoided any jail and can expunge his record after completion of probation.