Criminal Law Masters of the Courtroom Attorney in Winona, Minnesota
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Usually in our small, fair county, Winona County and I’ll use a, well; I won’t use a recent case. If there’s a big case where 10 people are charged felonies they all come here. And, obviously, they don’t come at once but usually all 10 will filter in here to try to get us to represent them. So we do the highest profile cases you’d see in the newspaper and we do the smallest cases, the ones you don’t read about. And recently, one of the local tow truck drivers came in with his grandson and I think he had a reckless driving case. And I told Mr. Borkosky that I would take on the reckless driving case. I think we charged a nominal fee. But I told Mr. Borkosky that at the end of the trial, at the end of the case I insisted on being paid with a full tow truck uniform. And I assured him I would do a nice job for his grandson. And when I got the reckless driving case reduced to a 34 in a 30, Mr. Borkosky brought me the full towing uniform, pants, shirt, jacket, and hat. So we handle all case. I’ve tried cases for a half pig. At one point, I tried seven in a row for a guy without losing. And the first one was a half a pic, I think the third one was the other half, I don’t know if it was the same pig. I took his 30/30 on another case so high profile cases right down to the smallest case that you can imagine we handle them all.
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Winona, MN Criminal Defense Attorney J.P. Plachecki discusses the kinds of cases his firm has handled. In Winona County, which is typically characterized by its small size and equitable nature, a distinct pattern emerges. Notably, when substantial cases arise, especially those involving multiple individuals facing felony charges, they are often directed to this jurisdiction. It’s a gradual process, as the ten individuals filter in over time seeking legal representation. This practice encapsulates both the high-profile cases garnering newspaper attention and the lesser-known ones that evade public notice.
A recent incident exemplifies this spectrum. A local tow truck driver arrived with his grandson, who faced a reckless driving charge. Expressing his commitment, the attorney, Mr. Borkosky, took on the case for a nominal fee. An intriguing arrangement was made: the attorney insisted on receiving payment in the form of a complete tow truck uniform upon successfully concluding the trial. The promise was that a diligent effort would be put forth for the grandson’s defense. When the reckless driving case resulted in a reduction to 34 mph in a 30 mph zone, Mr. Borkosky honored the agreement, presenting the attorney with the full towing uniform, including pants, shirt, jacket, and hat.
Such scenarios underscore the firm’s versatility, as they handle cases across the spectrum. Their portfolio encompasses instances as varied as representing a half pig in a legal matter. Further demonstrating their prowess, a streak of seven consecutive cases resulted in victories for a client. The range extends from high-profile cases to the most modest ones imaginable, solidifying their reputation as legal practitioners capable of handling a broad array of legal challenges.
