Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Beltrami County Inmate Shane Sando Faces Multiple DWI Charges
Inmate Information:
- Name: Shane Sando
- Race: White
- Sex: Male
- Age: 37
- Height: 5’11”
- Weight: 215 lbs
- Hair Color: Brown
- Eye Color: Blue
- Bail/Fine Amount: $0.00
- Custody Date: December 2, 2024
- Facility: Beltrami County Jail
- Court Branch: District Court
Charges:
- Case Number: 24-025750
- Charge: Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Controlled Substance
- Statute: 169A.20.1(2)
- Severity: Gross Misdemeanor
- Court Branch: District Court
- Case Number: 24-025750
- Charge: Traffic – DWI – Second-Degree Driving While Impaired; 2 or more Aggravating Factors
- Statute: 169A.25.1(a)
- Severity: Gross Misdemeanor
- Court Branch: District Court
Legal Context:
In Minnesota, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance is a violation of statute 169A.20.1(2), classified as a gross misdemeanor. Penalties for such offenses can include fines up to $3,000, jail time up to one year, and driver’s license revocation.
Second-degree DWI charges, as per statute 169A.25.1(a), apply when two or more aggravating factors are present, such as prior DWI offenses or high blood alcohol concentration. This is also a gross misdemeanor, carrying similar penalties, including possible vehicle forfeiture and mandatory chemical dependency assessments.
Next Steps:
As of December 19, 2024, Sando remains in custody at the Beltrami County Jail with no bail set. A court date in the District Court is pending. Individuals charged with such offenses are advised to seek legal counsel to navigate the complexities of DWI laws and potential defenses.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me