Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 2, 2025, Melissa Kay Holweger, born on February 2, 1977, was booked for third-degree driving while impaired (DWI) in Minnesota. According to Minnesota Statute 169A.26, a third-degree DWI is classified as a gross misdemeanor and applies when a person violates section 169A.20, subdivision 1 (driving while impaired crime), with one aggravating factor present at the time of the violation.
An aggravating factor can include a prior impaired driving incident within ten years, an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or more, or having a child under the age of 16 in the vehicle at the time of the offense. The specific aggravating factor in Holweger’s case has not been disclosed.
Under Minnesota law, a gross misdemeanor is a serious offense that carries significant penalties, including potential jail time, fines, and long-term monitoring. The mandatory penalties described in section 169A.275 and the long-term monitoring described in section 169A.277 may be applicable in such cases.
Driving while impaired is a serious offense in Minnesota, with strict laws and penalties in place to deter such behavior and ensure public safety. Individuals charged with DWI offenses are subject to legal proceedings that can result in severe consequences, including loss of driving privileges, fines, and incarceration.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me