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Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Trials

As a trial lawyer, I never lose sight of the impact the result of a case will have on my client. That is equally true whether I am providing criminal defense representation or pursuing a personal injury or medical malpractice claim. I will do everything I can to achieve the best possible result for my client, and never hesitate to go to trial.

The following case summaries are examples of favorable outcomes I have achieved on behalf of clients. I practice in state and federal courts in Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota counties and other Minnesota communities. Every situation is unique and the following results do not guarantee similar outcomes in future cases.

If you would like an evaluation of a personal injury or criminal case, contact me and I will be happy to provide a Free Comprehensive Consultation and explain, based on my experience, what I feel I can do for you.

Minneapolis attorney Patrick L. Cotter

Recent Results

False Imprisonment Acquittal

Results

Sex Crime Defense

• My client was charged with 2nd and 5th degree criminal sexual assault. All charges were dismissed after jury selection.
• My client faced two counts of 2nd degree criminal sexual conduct involving child sexual abuse. A jury found him not guilty, acquitted of all charges.

Murder

• A charge of 2nd degree homicide was reduced to manslaughter.

Drug Crime Defense

• A court trial resulted in my client being found not guilty of drug possession.
• The 2nd degree drug charge case was settled in my client’s favor just as it was ready to give to the jury.
• A jury found my client not guilty, acquitting him of 5th degree drug charges.
• After jury selection,, the prosecutor agreed not to send client to prison and gave her a probationary sentence.
• A jury found my client not guilty, acquitting him of 3rd degree and 5th degree drug crimes, and of a charge of fleeing arrest.
• A Dakota County jury acquitted my client of 3rd degree and 5th degree drug charges.

Domestic violence and assault

• A Dakota County jury found my client not guilty of domestic assault.
• Charges of terroristic threats were dismissed after jury selection.
• A court trial concluded with my client being found not guilty of terroristic threats.
• A Dakota County jury found my client not guilty of a 2nd degree assault charge.
• My client was acquitted of domestic assault.

Other criminal defense cases

• Forgery charges were settled after jury selection.
• A charge of test refusal was dismissed during jury selection.
• Charges of aggravated forgery were dismissed prior to judgment.
• A Dakota County jury acquitted my client of 1st and 2nd degree burglary.

Personal injury and wrongful death

• Recovered $194,000 for client with 2nd degree burns.
• Confidential settlement of a case during mediation on behalf of client who lost a loved one to suicide in a hospital.
• Recovered $100,000 insurance policy limit on behalf of client who suffered a broken hip in an automobile accident.
• Recovered a total of $107,500 on behalf of a client who suffered disc herniation in her lower back and soft tissue injuries to her neck resulting from an automobile accident.

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