Thief River Falls Jail Entry Lists 3 DWI Allegations

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Dennys Giovanni Rivera Carbonell, 52, is named in a Pennington County jail entry listing three alcohol-related driving offenses.

The allegations include third-degree driving while impaired, driving under the influence of alcohol, and operating a vehicle with excessive alcohol concentration.

The entry identifies the inmate type as PCSO, indicating the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.

One listed offense is a gross misdemeanor, while two others are classified as misdemeanors.

Three DWI-Related Offenses Listed

The first listed allegation involves third-degree driving while impaired with one aggravating factor.

That offense falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1(a).

The jail record classifies it as a gross misdemeanor.

The second allegation involves operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

That offense is listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1).

The third allegation involves operating a vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.

That allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(5).

Both additional DWI entries are marked as misdemeanors.

What Makes Third-Degree DWI More Serious?

Minnesota law separates impaired driving offenses into several levels based on specific circumstances.

Third-degree DWI can apply when an impaired driving violation involves one aggravating factor.

Such factors may include a previous qualified impaired driving incident within 10 years.

Another possible factor involves an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher.

Having a child under 16 inside the vehicle can also qualify under certain conditions.

These are general legal examples, not confirmed circumstances in Rivera Carbonell’s case.

The submitted record does not identify which aggravating factor was allegedly present.

Additional information is available under Minnesota Statute 169A.26.

Alcohol Concentration Allegation

One listed allegation involves an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher within two hours of driving.

Minnesota law generally prohibits operating a motor vehicle at or above that concentration.

The provided entry does not include Rivera Carbonell’s alleged alcohol concentration or testing results.

It also does not identify where the alleged driving incident occurred.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.20 for further information.

Possible Penalties Under Minnesota Law

Third-degree DWI is classified as a gross misdemeanor.

A conviction can carry a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail.

The maximum fine for a gross misdemeanor is $3,000.

Additional consequences may include driver’s license restrictions and other penalties.

These are possible legal penalties, not a sentence imposed against Rivera Carbonell.

Pennington County Jail and Court Information

The submitted record identifies Rivera Carbonell as 52 years old.

His height is listed as 5 feet, 11 inches, and his weight as 205 pounds.

The entry also lists gray hair and brown eyes.

No custody date, bond amount, or scheduled court appearance was included.

His current custody status has not been independently confirmed.

Readers can check the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office custody roster for updated information.

Public court records are available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The listed allegations do not establish a criminal conviction.

Rivera Carbonell is presumed innocent of any pending charges unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.