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A jury found our client not guilty of First Degree Reckless Homicide following a week-long trial. The case involved a shooting in the Town of Weston, and the defense successfully argued that our client acted to protect his family in a dangerous and volatile situation.

Nelson Defense Group featured in an A&E true-crime docu-series premiere covering a high-profile case where their client was charged with stabbing multiple people during a river outing. The defense argued self-protection, while the prosecution claimed intentional violence. The case was heavily documented on video, highlighting conflicting perspectives on the incident.

A jury took less than two hours to return a not guilty verdict in a case involving multiple charges stemming from a tragic 2013 vehicle accident in Pierce County. The client had faced serious charges, including homicide by negligent operation and reckless driving causing injury.

At a 2023 trial, the defense team effectively challenged medical testimony by cross-examining treating doctors, revealing disagreements on causes of the children’s injuries. Defense experts presented alternative explanations, such as birth complications or vitamin deficiencies, for the fractures and conditions in question.

A jury found our client not guilty of party to the crime of felony murder in a 2014 Superior shooting case. Prosecutors alleged a planned robbery, but the defense successfully argued there was no conspiracy and no knowledge of a weapon. The jury reached its decision after two hours of deliberation.

A jury found our client not guilty of vehicular homicide.

In October 2014, Nelson Defense Group participated in a comprehensive three-day seminar in Delavan, Wisconsin, hosted by the National College for DUI Defense. Thirty-five public defenders statewide enhanced their skills in defending DUI cases, focusing on blood and breath testing and trial techniques. The event featured expert-led lectures and practical breakout sessions, with Nelson Defense Group’s Aaron Nelson among the distinguished faculty.

A juvenile case involving a teenager charged with a fatal shooting of a family member.

Attorney Jessa Nicholson Goetz and her trial partner, Aaron Nelson, discuss the growing public distrust in the justice system. Aaron highlights that many still trust the system, just not in their cases. They explore how criminal cases unfold and where the system succeeds and falls short. Jessa and Aaron are key members of the Wisconsin Elite Defense Group.

A client represented by Nelson Defense Group was found not guilty by a jury on all charges connected to the tragic death of one of his infant twins. The defense demonstrated that the injuries cited by the prosecution were more consistent with a medical condition rather than abuse.

Nick and Jessa welcome defense attorney Aaron Nelson to discuss the Philando Castile officer-involved shooting.