Case Type: Criminal – Traffic Offense
Case: State of Minnesota v. JAJ
Jurisdiction: State of Minnesota, Dakota County, First Judicial District
Disposition Date: December 2024
Charges:
- Traffic – Careless Driving – Operate any vehicle carelessly on street or highway
- DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence (Dismissed)
- DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol (Dismissed)
- Traffic Regulation – Failure to Use Designated Lane (Dismissed)
Outcome:
- JAJ was convicted of Careless Driving, a misdemeanor offense.
- The court imposed a stay of imposition of sentence pursuant to Minn. Stat. 609.135.
- JAJ was placed on supervised probation for one year, monitored by Dakota County Community Corrections.
- JAJ completed a 1-day DWI/Alcohol education skills class and a MADD Victim Impact Panel.
- JAJ was required to remain law-abiding, with no further alcohol-related offenses or driving without a valid license and insurance.
The case was resolved favorably with the dismissal of more severe charges, highlighting effective legal representation and advocacy by Attorney Mark D. Kelly.