Beltrami County, MN – Peter Schultz, a 6’0”, 220-pound individual, was arrested on February 23, 2025, and booked into Beltrami County Jail on DWI-related charges, including refusing to submit to a chemical test and third-degree DWI.
According to court records, Schultz is facing the following gross misdemeanor (GM) charges under Minnesota law:
- Minnesota Statute 169A.20.2(1) – DWI – Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test (Breath or Blood Test Refusal/Faulty Test). This charge applies when a driver refuses to comply with Minnesota’s implied consent law, which requires chemical testing upon suspicion of DWI.
- Minnesota Statute 169A.26.1(b) – Third-Degree DWI (Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test). This charge is elevated due to the refusal, making it a more serious offense than a standard first-time DWI.
Legal Implications of DWI Refusal and Third-Degree DWI in Minnesota
- Gross misdemeanor penalties can include up to one year in jail, a $3,000 fine, and extended license suspension.
- Refusing a chemical test results in an automatic driver’s license revocation, and in some cases, vehicle forfeiture.
- A conviction could lead to probation, mandatory DWI education programs, ignition interlock device requirements, and court-mandated alcohol treatment.
Current Case Status
Schultz is being held without bail ($0.00) at Beltrami County Jail, and his court date in District Court is pending. Additional details regarding his legal proceedings and possible sentencing outcomes will be made available as his case moves forward.
Minnesota law enforcement takes DWI and test refusal cases seriously, emphasizing that all drivers suspected of impaired driving must comply with testing requirements to avoid enhanced penalties.
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I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me