Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Pennington County Jail Inmate, Dianne Matson Charged with Fourth-Degree DWI
Inmate Information:
- Name: Dianne Matson
- Custody Date: January 3, 2025
- Physical Description:
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches
- Weight: 140 pounds
- Hair Color: Gray
- Eye Color: Blue
- Bail Amount: $0.00
- Holding Facility: Pennington County Jail
- Court Information:
- Court Branch: District Court
- Case Number: 25000016
- Charge: Traffic – DWI – Fourth-Degree Driving While Impaired
- Severity: Misdemeanor
Charge Details:
Under Minnesota Statute 169A.27, fourth-degree driving while impaired (DWI) is classified as a misdemeanor. This charge applies when an individual violates section 169A.20, subdivision 1 (driving while impaired crime), without any aggravating factors present. A fourth-degree DWI is typically charged when it is the individual’s first DWI offense within ten years, and their blood alcohol concentration is below 0.20.
Penalties for a fourth-degree DWI in Minnesota can include up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. However, for first-time offenders, it is unlikely that a conviction will result in jail time.
Next Steps:
As of the latest available information, a court date for Matson has not been scheduled. The case will proceed in the District Court, where the charges will be addressed according to Minnesota state law.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me