Recent Case Results
Mr. Cornwell’s goal is to get the best possible result for you, whether that means an acquittal, dismissal, or successfully negotiated agreement. Be advised that every case is different and, although we cannot guarantee any particular outcome to your case, here are some examples of Mr. Cornwell’s work in the courtroom:
State Court
Case Name: State v. M.G.
Charges: Second Degree DWI
Outcome: REDUCED TO 3RD DEGREE/CAR RETURNED
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Case Name: D.B. v. $4,240.00 in U.S. Currency
Charges: Forfeiture Matter
Outcome: PREVAIL ON FORFEITURE – MONEY RETURNED
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Case Name: State v. T.B.
Charges: 5th Degree Possession of Controlled Substance
Outcome: UNLAWFUL SEARCH – CHARGE DISMISSED
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Case Name: State v. J.M.
Charges: 3rd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Outcome: DISMISSED
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Case Name: State v. R.G.
Charges: Attempted Murder
Outcome: NOT GUILTY
Case Name: State v. P.N.
Charges: 1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Outcome: DISMISSED
Case Name: State v. G.N.
Charges: 2nd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Outcome: DISMISSED
Case Name: State v. J.W.
Charges: 2nd Degree Assault
Outcome: DISMISSED
Case Name: State v. T.H.
Charges: 1st Degree DWI
Outcome: REDUCED to Gross Misdemeanor DWI, credit for time served
Case Name: State v. C.R.
Chares: 5th Degree Possession of Controlled Substance
Outcome: DISMISSED
Case Name: State v. E.P.
Charges: Felony Domestic Assault
Outcome: NOT GUILTY
Case Name: State v. D.W.
Charges: Threats of Violence/Reckless Discharge of a Firearm
Outcome: NOT GUILTY
Case Name: State v. R.W.
Charges: Felony Domestic Assault
Outcome: NOT GUILTY
Case Name: State v. K.E.
Charges: Felony Domestic Assault
Outcome: NOT GUILTY
Case Name: State v. G.T.
Charges: 3rd Degree Possession of Controlled Substance
Outcome: REDUCED to petty misdemeanor receiving stolen property
Federal Court (District of Minnesota)
Case Name: U.S. v. J.R.
Charges: Theft of Mail
Outcome: 3 years of probation
Case Name: U.S. v. D.M.
Charges: Theft of Mail
Outcome: 3 years of probation
Case Name: U.S. v. T.W.
Charges: Wire Fraud
Outcome: 3 years of probation
Case Name: U.S. v. M.R.
Charges: Theft of Public Money
Outcome: 3 years of probation
Case Name: U.S. v. M.B.
Charges: Distribution of Child Pornography
Outcome: Downward variance to 68-month sentence with 210-240 month guideline recommendation
Case Name: U.S. v. D.R.
Charges: Felon in Possession of Firearm
Outcome: On appeal to 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, a sentence of 188 months imposed under the Armed Career Criminal Act vacated and reduced to 51 months