Client was charged with two counts of class AA Felony Murder.  After a two week jury trial, a verdict of not guilty on all counts was given by the jury.  Jeff and Hernando raised self-defense “defense” on our client’s behalf.  During the trial, Jeff cross examined numerous experts, including a DNA expert, Fingerprint Expert, Firearm expert, State Medical Examiner and numerous law enforcement.  We used a crime scene expert to assist in Client’s defense.

Jeff’s client was charged with these sex offenses, which carried a maximum prison sentence of 40 years of prison and mandatory sex offender registration.  Jeff filed a series of pre-trial motion limiting the evidence the State could use against his client.  At a jury trial, the State attempted to present evidence that the Court ordered inadmissible.  Jeff brought a motion for mistrial that was granted.  Next, Jeff brought a motion for dismissal based upon the State’s action.  This motion was granted and all charges were dismissed.

Our client was facing everyone’s worse nightmare, the client was accused of incest with his child.  Jeff Nehring took this case to a jury trial.  Utilizing an effective cross examination of the witnesses, Jeff was able to have several charges dismissed by the Court prior to the case going to the jury.  The jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty on all remaining charges.

This was Jeff’s first jury trial.  Jeff’s client was accused of felony criminal trespass based upon the accusations of two eye witnesses.  Prior to the jury trial, Jeff used depositions to lock the witnesses down on their stories.  During the jury trial, Jeff successfully cross-examined each eye witness and show the jury that they had identified the wrong person.  The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.

A confidential informant (CI) had completed a controlled buy of imitation methamphetamine from Jeff’s client.  Jeff used depositions to gather information from the confidential informant and law enforcement.  Through a jury trial, Jeff was able to show the jury that the CI had framed his client.  The jury returned a not guilty verdict.

No case is too small. Jeff defended a client who was accused of driving under suspension by an off duty police officer. The off duty police officer testified at a jury trial that he witnessed the client drive when his license was suspended. Jeff was able to effectively cross exam the police officer and the jury returned with a not guilty verdict.

In a high profile case, a client was charged with engaging in sexual contact with a minor. Jeff used the deposition process to gather information from law enforcement that was favorable to his client. Jeff was able to show that there was no evidence supporting the accuser’s story and successfully advocated for the dismissal of the charge.

Jeff’s client was accused of shooting another person resulting in their death. This occurred while the parties were traveling together in a vehicle while using controlled substances. After the shooting, the client fled the scene and was arrested several days after the event. Charged with Murder, the client hired Jeff to represent him. Jeff used a self-defense strategy for the case. Through the use of depositions, motions and case preparation; Jeff was able to obtain a plea agreement that resulted in the murder charge being amended to manslaughter.

KX News reported “Fight Preceded Fatal Shooting in Dunn County” Jeff’s client was charged with Murder, Felony Theft and Theft Conspiracy. Jeff argued that his client acted reasonably and lawfully to protect himself from the imminent danger he faced. In support of his client’s defense, Jeff filed numerous motions and took depositions of law enforcement. Jeff was able to get the murder charge reduced to manslaughter. He received a 7.5 year sentence instead of life without the possibility of parole he was originally facing.

Jeff’s client was operating a vehicle and was pulled over. The client went through a series of field sobriety tests and ultimately submitted to an Intoxilyzer 8000 test. The test result was a .15 blood alcohol level. The client was charged with Driving Under the Influence. The stakes were high, the client was facing a termination of her employment if convicted. Jeff took this case to a jury trial. Relying upon his training, experience and trial skills, Jeff effectively crossed examined the arresting officer. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty and the DUI charge was dismissed.

A confidential informant (CI) had completed a controlled buy of imitation methamphetamine from Jeff’s client. Jeff used depositions to gather information from the confidential informant and law enforcement. Through a jury trial, Jeff was able to show the jury that the CI had framed his client. The jury returned a not guilty verdict.

In another high profile case, Jeff’s client was alleged to have solicited minors for sex and engaging in sex with a minor. The charge was a class A felony, that carried a potential 20 year prison sentence. Jeff utilized a very aggressive defense, which combined the use of motions to limit evidentiary issues and depositions to lock down the facts of the case. This case went to trial, however, prior to the case going to a jury, the State agreed to dismiss the charge. Jeff’s client plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge with no jail time to serve. He avoided sex offender.

This case illustrates Jeff’s tenacity representing his clients. Jeff filed a motion to suppress all evidence seized in a police raid on his client’s residence. This motion was initially denied by the Court. Jeff tried this case in a 3 day jury trial. The jury found Jeff’s client guilty on three of the charges, and not guilty on one charge. Jeff appealed the denial of the motion to suppress evidence to the North Dakota Supreme Court. The Supreme Court overturned the district court’s denial of the motion to suppress evidence and ordered it remanded. At the second motion to suppress evidence hearing, Jeff prevailed, and all evidence was excluded. This resulted in the remaining charges being dismissed. It was a long road, but in the end the client was vindicated and all charges dismissed.

Jeff’s client had just got done at the livestock auction and had a little bit to drink with the staff. He was pulled over on his way home. He was charged with refusal of the chemical test. At trial, Jeff successfully argued to the jury that his client was not impaired and had not refused by.

Jeff had three separate jury trials on this case. The client shot into a door-lock to gain access to the residence, which was captured on video. He was facing a 4 year and 2 year minimum mandatory sentences for using a firearm. At the first jury trial, Jeff was able to exclude the lead detective as a witness and one of the alleged victims. As a result, the State agreed to dismiss all but one charge, and have the client plead guilty to a misdemeanor with no jail time to serve. The Court would not accept this plea agreement. At a second jury trial, Jeff argued several points of law and the jury was called off. At the conclusion of a 4 day jury trial, the jury returned not guilty verdicts on burglary and tampering with evidence. The jury returned a verdict for the lesser included charge of Reckless Endangerment, a class A misdemeanor. Although the jury found the client guilty of terrorizing, it specifically found that the 2 year minimum mandatory sentence did not.

The client was accused of choking another person and blocking their ability to breath. At trial, Jeff cross examined the accuser, eyewitnesses and law enforcement. Using cross examination techniques that have been learned and utilized throughout his career, Jeff was able to obtain a not guilty verdict from the jury.

This was a dispute between two farmers. Jeff’s client was alleged to have threatened his neighbor with a gun. The client was charged with Menancing. At the jury trial, Jeff was able to effectively cross exam the accuser and used his prior statements to impeach his credibility. The jury weighed the testimony between Jeff’s client and the accuser. After doing so, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.

Jeff’s client was accused of possessing drug paraphernalia that the State was alleging would be used to manufacture methamphetamine. At trial, Jeff used cross examination to show the jury that there was insufficient evidence to determine what his client intended to do with the items. The jury determined that there was insufficient evidence to conclude that the items would be used to manufacture methamphetamine. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.

This was a dispute between two farmers. Jeff’s client was alleged to have threatened his neighbor with a gun. The client was charged with Menancing. At the jury trial, Jeff was able to effectively cross exam the accuser and used his prior statements to impeach his credibility. The jury weighed the testimony between Jeff’s client and the accuser. After doing so, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.

Jeff’s client was accused of possessing drug paraphernalia that the State was alleging would be used to manufacture methamphetamine. At trial, Jeff used cross examination to show the jury that there was insufficient evidence to determine what his client intended to do with the items. The jury determined that there was insufficient evidence to conclude that the items would be used to manufacture methamphetamine. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.

Another tough case, the client was charged with having sex with his minor daughter. If found guilty, the Court could sentence Jeff’s client to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The stakes do not get higher. Jeff employed a vigorous defense, which included taking depositions, using a polygraph service, jury questionnaires and using motions to limit evidence. Just prior to the start of the jury trial, Jeff was able to secure a resolution where the felony GSI charge was amended to a misdemeanor. Jeff’s client was able to avoid a felony conviction, sex offender registration and

Jeff’s client was accused of trying to enter a residence and when law enforcement arrived, he was accused of using a knife to assault law enforcement. At the jury trial, Jeff was able to effectively cross exam the arresting officer to show that there was insufficient evidence to show that his client was trying to stab the police officer. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty on the assault with a deadly.

The client was charged with forcible rape of his ex-girlfriend. Through a process of discovery review, case preparation and negotiations, Jeff was able to secure a resolution where the felony GSI charge was amended to a misdemeanor. Jeff’s client was able to avoid a felony conviction, sex offender registration and jailtime.

Jeff’s client had harvested a moose in North Dakota. The North Dakota Game and Fish charged him with taking the moose outside the appropriate season. Jeff took this case to a jury trial, where his client was able to tell his side of the story. After hearing both the cross examination of the Game Warren and the client’s testimony, the jury found him not guilty.

Jeff’s client was accused of forcibly raping a female friend. In this case, Jeff was able to take the deposition of the accuser and highlight many inconsistencies in her story to law enforcement. In order to successfully use depositions to bring forth facts favorable to his client, Jeff had carefully went through all the evidence and was prepared. Like so many other serious allegations, the client was facing twenty year prison sentence. Although ready for trial, the client agreed to a resolution which resulted in a plea to an amended charge of criminal trespass. This resolution resulted in the client avoiding sex offender registration and jailtime.

In this case, Jeff’s client was arrested and charged with a class A Felony of Manufacture, Deliver or Possession with Intent to Deliver. The class A Felony was a potential penalty of 20 years in prison. After reviewing the evidence, Jeff determined that the police had conducted an illegal search. He filed a motion to suppress evidence requesting all evidence seized as a result of the illegal search should be suppressed. The Court agreed and all evidence was suppressed. The result was this case was.

Jeff’s client was alleged to have threatened another person with a shotgun. Through careful case preparation and hard work, Jeff was able to get the State to dismiss the charge prior to the jury trial.

The client was alleged to have delivered a controlled substance to a confidential informant. During this case, Jeff filed a motion to suppress evidence which was denied by the Court. Despite this setback, Jeff continued to prepare for trial and put his client in a position to win at trial. The State ultimately agreed to dismiss this case rather then go to a jury trial.

Jeff’s client was arrested and charged with Manufacture, Deliver or Possession with Intent to Deliver, a class B Felony with a potential 10 year prison sentence. This case was dismissed after Jeff was able to go through the State’s discovery and advocate his client’s innocence. The State agreed to dismiss this case without a trial.

A police officer alleged that Jeff’s client had assaulted him. This was not the case. Jeff reviewed all the State’s evidence, the statements of the police officer and witnesses. Prior to a jury trial, Jeff met with the prosecutor. In that meeting, Jeff presented his client’s case. After hearing the presentation, the State agreed to dismiss the charge.

This case is another example of thorough case preparation and developing a case strategy. Jeff’s client was accused of terrorizing. He put together a case presentation for the prosecutor, which pointed out the weaknesses of the State’s case. Based upon this meeting, the State agreed to dismiss the case.

It as a nightmare situation for a mother, she was criminally charged with child abuse. It was a very stressful time. The client hired Jeff and he immediately went to work on the case. He reviewed the evidence and put together a presentation for the State. Jeff was able to show the prosecutor that it’s case would not hold up to review by a jury. The prosecutor agreed to dismiss the case less than two months after Jeff was hired.

Jeff’s client was accused of firing his pistol in close proximity to another person, who was standing outside a bar. Jeff diligently went through the facts and prepared this case for trial. Just prior to the jury trial, the State filed a motion to dismiss this charge. The case was dismissed.

A house was completely destroyed by fire. Jeff’s client was accused of setting the fire. Jeff was able to negotiate a pre- trial diversion agreement for the client. In a pre-trial diversion, the client does not plead guilty to the charge and the criminal charge will be dismissed if the client complies with the terms. The client successfully completed his pre-trial diversion, and this resulted in his case being dismissed.

Jeff’s client was facing a serious charge that could result in ten years of prison. Jeff filed a motion to suppress evidence arguing that his client’s vehicle was illegally stopped and searched. The Court agreed and granted the motion to suppress all the evidence illegally seized. As a result, this case was dismissed.

Jeff’s client was accused of shooting two men, resulting in the death of one person and the wounding of another. In addition, he pointed his gun at several other individuals. Through Jeff’s representation, the case was resolved by a plea agreement. The murder charge was reduced to manslaughter and the attempted murder charge was reduced to reckless endangerment. The client was originally facing a prison sentence of life without the possibility of parole. The plea agreement gave the client his life back, he received a 12 year sentence and was eligible for parole after serving 7 years.

The client originally had a public defender attorney representing him in this case. After a month, the client hired Jeff to represent him. In going through the case, Jeff was able to develop a case theory that ultimately resulted in the State filing a motion to dismiss the charge against his client.