Beltrami County, MN – Bobby Hunter was arrested on February 9, 2025, and booked into the Beltrami County Jail on third-degree DWI charges. He is currently being held without bail, awaiting a hearing in District Court.
Charge Details
Traffic – DWI – Third-Degree Driving While Impaired; 1 Aggravating Factor (Minnesota Statute 169A.26.1(a)) – Gross Misdemeanor
Understanding the Charge
A third-degree DWI in Minnesota is classified as a gross misdemeanor and occurs when a driver is arrested for DWI with one aggravating factor, which can include:
- A prior DWI conviction within the past 10 years
- A blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.16 or higher
- The presence of a child under 16 in the vehicle at the time of the offense
Potential Penalties for Third-Degree DWI
If convicted, Hunter could face:
- Up to one year in jail
- Fines up to $3,000
- License suspension or revocation
- Mandatory alcohol assessment and treatment programs
Hunter remains in custody, and his court date has not yet been scheduled. Further updates may be provided as legal proceedings continue.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News