Petition To Enter Guilty Plea
Petition To Enter Guilty Plea
Defendant.
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I wish to enter a plea of guilty in the above-entitled case and I hereby state to the Court
the following:
1. I am the Defendant in this case, my full name is Matthew John Grossell, and my
2. I am charged with the offenses of, Count 1: 4th Degree DWI in violation of Minn.
Stat. §169A.27, subdivision 1, Count 2: DWI Operate Motor Vehicle Alcohol Concentration
0.08 within 2 hours in violation of Minn. Stat. §169A.20, subdivision 1(5) and Count 3: DWI
Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol in violation of Minn. Stat. §169A.20,
subdivision 1(1),
3. I hereby plead guilty to Count 3, the offense of 4th Degree DWI in violation of
County of Clearwater, State of Minnesota, I was operating a motor vehicle after consuming
alcohol and that consumption of alcohol impaired my ability to operate my motor vehicle.
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offense to which I am pleading guilty is a jail sentence of 90 days and a fine of up to $1,000.00.
7. I have fully discussed the charges, my constitutional rights, and this Petition with
8. I understand that I also have the following constitutional rights which I knowingly
9. That I am entering my plea of guilty freely and voluntarily and without any
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10. On plea to Count 3: 4th Degree DWI, with all other charges dismissed, I will
receive a Stay of Execution of Sentence, with 89 days stayed (with credit for 1 day served) be on
(Completed and verification provided to the State) and follow the recommendations (currently
Impact Panel (Completed and verification provided to the State), have no same or similar, remain
law abiding, no driving without a valid license and insurance, no drinking and driving and
subject to random searches and testing upon suspicion of consumption and pay a fine of $400.00,
subsequent impaired driving offense, I could be subject to the following increased penalties,
INCREASED PENALTIES:
Second offense in 10 years: Minimum 30 days jail executed with at least 48 hours
consecutive, or 8 hours of community service in lieu of each day in jail.
Third offense in 10 years: Minimum 90 days jail executed with at least 30 days
consecutive, or 6 days in jail and a DWI program of intensive supervision (e.g., Safe Streets).
Fourth offense in 10 years: Minimum 180 days jail executed with at least 30 days
consecutive before EHM, or 6 days in jail and a DWI program of intensive supervision.
Fifth offense in 10 years: Minimum of 1 year in jail executed with at least 60 days
consecutive before EHM, or 6 days in jail and a DWI program of intensive supervision, both with
balance of the year on EHM.
IMPOUNDMENT OF PLATES:
The Commissioner of Public Safety shall issue a registration plate impoundment order
when:
1)
impoundment violation (with one prior; license disqualification or cancellation; .20 alcohol
concentration; or child under 16 in vehicle at time of offense); or
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VEHICLE FORFEITURE:
12. I understand that if the Court does not approve this agreement I have the right to
13. I am not under the influence of alcohol or any drug or medication, and I am not
suffering from any mental disability or handicap in communication that makes it difficult for me
14. I understand that if this plea of guilty is accepted, I have the right to be present at
15. I hereby knowingly and voluntarily give up my right to be present upon entry of
my plea and sentencing and request that the court sentence me in my absence, but according to
Dated: ______________________
____________________________________
Matthew Thomas Grossell
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I, Alexander W. Rogosheske, state that I am the attorney for the Defendant in the above-
entitled action; that I personally explained the contents of the above petition to the Defendant.
Dated: _____________________
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Alexander W. Rogosheske
APPROVED BY:
Dated: ______________________
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Kathryn Lorsbach
Clearwater County Attorney
BY THE COURT:
Dated:_____________________ ____________________________________
JUDGE OF DISTRICT COURT