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State of Minnesota v. Rodney Ernest
Date: 04-15-2022
Case Number:
Judge: Not Available
Court: District Court, Cook County, Minnesota
Plaintiff's Attorney: Cook County Minnesota County Attorney
Defendant's Attorney: Samuel Edmunds and Dea Cortney
Description:
Grand Marais, Minnesota criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant was charged with three counts of vehicular homicide.
Rodney Ernest, age 37, was involved in a remote part of Wisconsin that resulted in the death of Bill Evans, Jr. on November 7, 2020.
The State charged Ernest with vehicular homicide, leaving the scene of the accident, driving under the influence of alcohol and reckless driving.
Ernest was involved in a high speed chase earlier in the day.
Defendant took the stand and testified that he has a few beers early in the day but was not drunk.
The accident occurred in a remote area and Defendant has to walk 6 miles before he was picked up by a hunter who took him to the home of a friend. Defendant called his wife and told her to call 911.
Rodney Ernest, age 37, was involved in a remote part of Wisconsin that resulted in the death of Bill Evans, Jr. on November 7, 2020.
The State charged Ernest with vehicular homicide, leaving the scene of the accident, driving under the influence of alcohol and reckless driving.
Ernest was involved in a high speed chase earlier in the day.
Defendant took the stand and testified that he has a few beers early in the day but was not drunk.
The accident occurred in a remote area and Defendant has to walk 6 miles before he was picked up by a hunter who took him to the home of a friend. Defendant called his wife and told her to call 911.
Outcome:
Not guilty.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Minnesota v. Rodney Ernest?
The outcome was: Not guilty.
Which court heard State of Minnesota v. Rodney Ernest?
This case was heard in District Court, Cook County, Minnesota, MN. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of Minnesota v. Rodney Ernest?
Plaintiff's attorney: Cook County Minnesota County Attorney. Defendant's attorney: Samuel Edmunds and Dea Cortney.
When was State of Minnesota v. Rodney Ernest decided?
This case was decided on April 15, 2022.