Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)— Authorities in Beltrami County arrested Brian Anoka, 5’6″ tall and weighing 200 pounds, on February 25, 2025, for refusing to submit to a chemical test following a DWI-related traffic stop.
Anoka has been charged under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.2(1) for DWI – Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test, a gross misdemeanor. Minnesota’s implied consent law requires drivers suspected of being impaired to comply with chemical testing, and refusal can lead to license revocation and additional legal consequences.
Legal Consequences of DWI Test Refusal
- Gross misdemeanor penalties can include up to one year in jail, a $3,000 fine, and extended license suspension.
- Refusing a chemical test results in an automatic driver’s license revocation, and in some cases, vehicle forfeiture.
- A conviction could lead to probation, mandatory alcohol education programs, ignition interlock device requirements, and court-mandated substance abuse treatment.
Current Case Status
Anoka is being held without bail ($0.00) at Beltrami County Jail, with his court date in District Court pending. Additional case details regarding his legal proceedings and potential sentencing will be determined in the coming days.
Authorities continue to enforce strict DWI laws in Minnesota, urging motorists to comply with law enforcement directives to avoid escalated legal consequences.
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I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News