Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 14, 2025, David William Jack III, born on September 14, 2004, was charged with third-degree driving while impaired (DWI) in Polk County. The charge was pursuant to Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1(b), which states that a person who refuses to submit to a chemical test is guilty of third-degree DWI.
Under Minnesota law, third-degree DWI is classified as a gross misdemeanor. The penalties for this offense can include up to 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $3,000. Additionally, mandatory penalties described in section 169A.275 and long-term monitoring as per section 169A.277 may be applicable.
Refusal to submit to a chemical test is considered an aggravating factor under Minnesota DWI laws. Such refusals can lead to enhanced penalties, including longer license revocation periods and mandatory participation in alcohol education or treatment programs.
In Minnesota, drivers are required to comply with chemical testing when suspected of driving under the influence. Refusal to submit to such testing not only results in criminal charges but also administrative penalties, such as license revocation.
The case of Mr. Jack serves as a reminder of the legal obligations and potential consequences associated with impaired driving and refusal to submit to chemical testing in Minnesota.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me