Jason Schuett Arrested in Clearwater County for Contempt of Court and Fourth-Degree DWI

Clearwater County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Clearwater County have confirmed the arrest of Jason Schuett, 44, on February 4, 2025, for multiple offenses, including contempt of court, refusing a chemical test for DWI, and fourth-degree DWI.

Charge Details:

1. Contempt of Court – Willful Disobedience to Court Mandate (Minnesota Statute 588.20.2(4))
2. Traffic – DWI – Refuse to Submit to Chemical Test (Breath or Test Refusal or Failure) (Minnesota Statute 169A.20.2(1))
3. Traffic – DWI – Fourth-Degree Driving While Impaired (Minnesota Statute 169A.27.1)**

Legal Consequences:

• Contempt of Court – Willful Disobedience (Misdemeanor or Felony Depending on the Case):
  • Up to 6 months in jail,
  • Fines up to $1,000, and
  • Additional court penalties, including extended probation or license revocation [1].
• DWI – Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test (Gross Misdemeanor):
  • Up to 1 year in jail,
  • Fines up to $3,000,
  • Driver’s license revocation, and
  • Potential vehicle forfeiture for repeat offenders [2].
• Fourth-Degree DWI – First-Time Offense (Misdemeanor):
  • Up to 90 days in jail,
  • Fines up to $1,000, and
  • Possible alcohol treatment programs [3].

Schuett’s refusal to submit to a chemical test escalated the DWI charge to a gross misdemeanor, which carries harsher penalties than a standard first-time DWI offense. Additionally, his contempt of court charge suggests that he may have violated a prior legal order or failed to comply with court-mandated conditions.

Schuett remains in custody awaiting his District Court hearing, where a judge will determine potential sentencing and fines.

I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me.

Inmate Details:

• Name: Jason Schuett
• Gender: Male
• Age: 44
• Booking Date: February 4, 2025
• Jail: Clearwater County Jail
• Charges:
  • Contempt of Court – Willful Disobedience to Court Mandate (M/F {588.20.2(4)})
  • DWI – Refuse to Submit to Chemical Test (Breath or Test Refusal or Failure) (GM {169A.20.2(1)})
  • DWI – Fourth-Degree Driving While Impaired (M {169A.27.1})
• Bail Amount: $0.00
• Court Date: Pending
• Court Branch: District Court