Sentencings: DUI Leads to Penalties for St. Michael Area Residents

The following defendants were sentenced after being convicted for crimes in and around the St. Michael area. Information is provided by Wright County District Court and the Wright County Attorney's Office.

Leonard Ray Brozynski, 50, Otsego, sentenced on March 9 for Gross Misdemeanor Second Degree DWI to 365 days jail, $3,000 fine; 275 days, $2,500 stayed for three years on conditions of probation, serve 90 days jail, pay $500 fine plus surcharges, have no use or possession of alcohol or non-prescription drugs, submit to random testing, attend awareness panel for impaired drivers, attend a support group, stay out of establishments where alcohol is primary means of business, complete intensive supervision program and follow all recommendations, undergo chemical dependency treatment and follow all recommendations, have no same or similar violations.  Sentenced by Judge Sokolowski.

David Scott Johnson, 57, of Sauk Rapids, sentenced on March 5 for Felony Possession of Burglary or Theft Tools to a stay of imposition for three years on conditions of probation, serve 60 days jail, undergo a chemical dependency assessment and follow all recommendations, have no use or possession of alcohol or non-prescription drugs, submit to random testing, provide DNA sample, obtain permission before leaving the state, have no use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, pay restitution, remain medically compliant, have no same or similar violations.  Sentenced by Judge Halsey.

Amber Lynn Zoellmer, 31, of Albertville, sentenced on March 9 for Gross Misdemeanor Third Degree DWI to 365 days jail, $300 fine; 355 days stayed for two years on conditions of probation, serve 10 days jail, pay $300 fine plus surcharges, attend awareness panel for impaired drivers, have no use or possession of alcohol or non-prescription drugs, submit to random testing, attend a support group, serve 20 days on electronic home monitoring, undergo a chemical dependency assessment and follow all recommendations, have no same or similar violations.  Sentenced by Judge Tenney.