January 2024
State of Minnesota v. RMD
Crow Wing County District Court
Charges:
RMD faced multiple serious charges, including:
- First-Degree Sale of Drugs: He was charged with selling 17 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine within a 90-day period, which is a felony offense.
- Possession of Firearms as a Felon: Duchene was charged with possessing ammunition or any firearm after being convicted or adjudicated delinquent for a crime of violence, which is also a felony.
- Second-Degree Possession of Drugs: He was charged with possessing 25 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine, another felony offense.
Outcome:
- The court granted a downward dispositional departure, sentencing RMD to 210 days in jail with credit for time served and five years of supervised probation instead of the presumptive 111 months in prison.
These charges were based on offenses that occurred in May of 2023 in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. RMD faced allegations of first-degree sale of controlled substances, possession of firearms as a felon, and second-degree possession of a significant quantity of methamphetamine.
Key Defense Strategies: Criminal Defense Attorney Mark D. Kelly argued for a downward dispositional departure, emphasizing RMD’s rehabilitation efforts, including his completion of the Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge treatment program and maintaining sobriety.
This case exemplifies Attorney Mark D. Kelly’s dedication to advocating for clients’ rehabilitation and his ability to achieve favorable outcomes through strategic legal arguments and a focus on personal transformation.