Judge Melissia R. Mogen Gives Young Defendant a Second Chance With Expungement Option

In this real courtroom session, Judge Melissia R. Mogen presides over two very different cases involving domestic conduct, bail jumping, and a serious repeat OWI charge.

In the first case, Marcus Maxwell pleads guilty to disorderly conduct with a domestic abuse enhancer and misdemeanor bail jumping. The judge imposes one year of probation with strict sobriety, therapy, and no-contact conditions. In a rare moment of compassion, Judge Mogen grants eligibility for expungement upon successful completion of probation, giving the young defendant a chance to rebuild his future.

In the second case, Eric Gustafson waives his preliminary hearing on a serious OWI fifth or sixth offense that carries a mandatory minimum prison sentence. The judge reviews a motion to modify bond so the defendant can seek Veterans treatment and ultimately reduces bond to $2,000 instead of the requested $1,000.

Key moments include:

Guilty plea entered in a domestic-related case.

Judge explaining expungement and long-term consequences.

Strict probation conditions: sobriety, therapy, and no contact.

Waiver of preliminary hearing in a serious repeat OWI case.

Bond modification discussion tied to treatment and flight risk.

Judicial balancing of compassion, safety, and accountability.

This video provides a real-world look at how judges weigh rehabilitation, public safety, and legal consequences inside the courtroom.

⚖️ For educational and informational purposes only.
🎥 Audio from a public court proceeding.

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