Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 27, 2024, Carl Gordon Fjeld, born November 7, 1964, was charged with third-degree driving while impaired (DWI) in Minnesota. This charge is classified as a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute §169A.26, which stipulates that a person is guilty of third-degree DWI if one aggravating factor is present during the violation.
An aggravating factor can include a prior impaired driving incident within the past ten years, an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or more, or having a child under 16 years of age in the vehicle at the time of the offense.
The penalties for a third-degree DWI in Minnesota may include up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $3,000, and mandatory penalties as described in Minnesota Statute §169A.275.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me