Client
I hired John Arechigo as I was facing a C Felony terrorizing with a dangerous weapon and an A misdemeanor concealed weapons charge in North Dakota. This being the 1st time I have ever been in trouble I didn't know how the outcome was going to be or how the process worked. I was facing a minimum 2 year prison sentence for the felony with a maximum of 5 years. I was also sitting in jail on a $500,000 bond. The 1st conversation with John I felt like I was in good hands, he was very upfront, honest, and willing to help. As the process went along he was extremely helpful and very good at explaining the processes and what happens step by step as I was new to all of this. John never sugar coated anything and did not make promises of false hope. John was very easy to talk with, very realistic, and very hardworking - exceptionally well prepared for everything. John made me feel that I was always a priority as I knew he was busy with other cases as well. John was always available when I needed to get in touch about my case. After 5 months of hearings, motions, and trial prep John got positive results for me without going to trial: 1st, John was able to get the misdemeanor concealed weapons charged dismissed by the judge. 2nd, John was able to get the felony terrorizing with a dangerous weapon charge reduced to a misdemeanor terrorizing charge with the dangerous weapon clause dropped from the charge. My punishment was 31 days time served, 329 days suspended, 1 year probation which included (24/7 program and no firearms for the 1 year) and a $2000 fine. Overall I feel the outcome was better than I hoped for. I would highly recommend John! Toby