Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 2, 2025, authorities arrested 40-year-old Derek Lee Boman, born September 9, 1984, on charges of first-degree driving while impaired (DWI). This felony charge stems from Minnesota Statute 169A.24.1, which applies to individuals with three or more qualified prior impaired driving incidents within the past ten years.
Under Minnesota law, a first-degree DWI is a felony offense, carrying potential penalties of up to seven years in prison, fines reaching $14,000, or both. The statute aims to address repeated impaired driving offenses by imposing stricter consequences on habitual offenders.
The circumstances surrounding Boman’s arrest highlight the serious legal repercussions of repeated impaired driving offenses. Individuals with multiple DWI convictions are subject to escalating penalties, emphasizing the importance of adhering to traffic laws and prioritizing public safety.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
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In Minnesota, a first-degree DWI is classified as a felony, which can result in significant prison time and substantial fines.
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The state imposes mandatory penalties for felony DWI convictions, including possible incarceration and long-term monitoring.