Name: Nicholas Hagman Custody Date: February 12, 2025 Current Status: Hold Facility: Pennington County Jail Bail/Fine Amount: $0.00 Court: District Court Court Date: TBD
Charges & Case Details
| Case # | Charge Code | Charge Description | Severity | Bail Amount | Court Date | Court Branch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25000354 | 152.021.1(1) | Drugs β 1st Degree β Sale β 17 Grams or More of Cocaine or Methamphetamine within 90 Days | Felony | β | TBD | District Court |
| 25000354 | 152.022.1(2)(i) | Drugs β 2nd Degree β Sale of 3 Grams or More of Cocaine or Methamphetamine within 90 Days and Possession of a Firearm | Felony | β | TBD | District Court |
Charge Breakdown
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First-Degree Drug Sale (Felony)
- This charge applies when a person is accused of selling 17 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine within a 90-day period.
- This is among the most serious drug charges in Minnesota and can result in lengthy prison sentences, heavy fines, and long-term supervised release.
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Second-Degree Drug Sale (Felony)
- This charge applies when a person is accused of selling at least 3 grams of cocaine or methamphetamine within 90 days and is found in possession of a firearm.
- Possessing a firearm while committing a drug offense often leads to enhanced sentencing.
Legal Consequences & Possible Sentences
Potential Penalties for First-Degree Drug Sale (Minnesota Statute 152.021)
- Mandatory minimum sentence: 4 years in prison (without parole)
- Maximum sentence: 30 years in prison
- Fines: Up to $1 million
Potential Penalties for Second-Degree Drug Sale (Minnesota Statute 152.022)
- Mandatory minimum sentence: 3 years in prison
- Maximum sentence: 25 years in prison
- Fines: Up to $500,000
Since both charges are felonies, Hagman could face a combined maximum sentence of up to 55 years in prison if convicted.
Court Proceedings & Next Steps
Court Hearing Date: Pending
Jurisdiction: District Court β Pennington County
Next Steps in the Legal Process:
- Arraignment: Hagman will appear in court to hear the charges and enter a plea.
- Bail Hearing: While bail is currently set at $0, a judge may decide whether to set a bond amount.
- Pre-Trial Hearings: Legal arguments and motions will take place before a trial.
- Trial or Plea Agreement: Depending on the evidence, Hagman may face trial or negotiate a plea deal.
- Sentencing: If convicted, the judge will determine the length of prison time, fines, and supervised release conditions.
Case Updates & Additional Information
- No bail amount has been set.
- The case remains active in the Pennington County legal system.
- A conviction on both counts would likely result in a lengthy prison sentence.
- Authorities may be investigating potential connections to a larger drug operation.
Stay tuned for further updates as more details become available regarding Hagmanβs legal proceedings.
Iβm Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me