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Grant and Leilani were wonderful to work with. Always available by email or phone when needed. They made a difficult time much easier for our family. Thank you. 5.0 stars Posted by AnonymousNovember 5, 2021
Violation of Right to Contact Family Member Results in OWI Charge Being Dismissed
Humboldt County, Iowa- A GRL Law client was charged with OWI 1st offense. GRL attorney Grant Gangestad filed a motion to suppress evidence in the OWI prosecution based upon the officer’s violation of the client’s statutory right to contact a family member. After reviewing the video, the prosecutor agreed to stipulate to suppression of the breath test result and amend the charge to a public intoxication and reckless driving. Client avoided jail time, a license revocation, SR-22 insurance, an ignition interlock device requirement, and thousands of dollars in fines.
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With Covid in play we never got to meet him until the trial but he and his staff was always in contact with us either via email or by phone. We didn’t know what to expect but Grant always answered our questions. outcome was great we won! 5.0 stars Posted by EdOctober 26, 2021
Assault Charges Dismissed
Polk County, Iowa- A female GRL Law client was charged with assault and obstructing emergency communication for allegedly shoving a male acquaintance and throwing his phone into some bushes so he could not dial 911. After further review and consideration by the County Attorney’s office, the charges were dismissed at the State’s expense.
Iowa State Fair Public Intoxication Charge Dismissed
Polk County, Iowa- A client who was attempting to enter the Grandstand at the Iowa State Fair was arrested for public intoxication by undercover officers. The client was calm and polite, but did not provide the officers with any additional information other than what was required of him. After successful negotiation with the prosecutor, the county attorney agreed to dismiss the public intoxication charge against Mr. Gangestad’s client.
Great representation
Grant was very professional, patient and a good listener. He made a plan and did everything he promised. 5.0 stars Posted by AnonymousOctober 7, 2021
Responsive and professional
Aggressively pursued and obtained a great outcome for my case. Would recommend to anyone needing legal assistance. 5.0 stars Posted by AnonymousOctober 7, 2021
Diligent Pretrial Investigation Proves Client’s Innocence
Polk County, Iowa- A GRL Law client was charged with Theft 4th degree of building materials from a construction site. The alleged complaining witness was only identified in the reports by a first name. GRL Law attorney Grant Gangestad was able to track down the witnesses in this case and was able to prove that the client did not in fact take the materials complained of. The prosecutor dismissed the charges as a result.
Incomplete PBT Logs Lead to Suppression of Test Result
Polk County, Iowa- A GRL Law client was stopped for alleged erratic driving. Officers requested that he complete field sobriety tests, but the client politely refused the tests. The client then submitted to a PBT and was taken to the station for further testing. The client supplied a breath test which was over the legal limit. Mr. Gangestad filed a motion to suppress the breath test result because the preliminary breath test (PBT) calibration logs did not comply with the Iowa Code and therefore invalidated the PBT result. This prompted the county attorney to suppress the chemical test result and […]
Motion to Suppress Evidence of Traffic Stop Results in Amendment of Felony Charge
Webster County, Iowa- A GRL Law client was charged with OWI 3rd offense, a lifetime 5th OWI offense. GRL attorney Grant Gangestad filed a motion to suppress evidence in the OWI prosecution based upon an illegal and unconstitutional traffic stop of the client’s vehicle. After reviewing the video, the prosecutor agreed to amend the charge to a 1st offense. Client avoided prison time and thousands of dollars in fines.
