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Current Balance as of November 20, 2025 is $128.00
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Case Information

Case Number: 2 7 dash C R dash 2 2 dash 2 0 2 3 9
Case Title:State of Minnesota versus Free Andre Benton
Case Type: Criminal Traffic Mandatory
Date Filed: October 10, 2022
Case Location:Hennepin County, Hennepin Criminal Downtown
Judicial Officer: Scoggin, Paul
Case Status:Under Court Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction
State of Minnesota
Attorneys Active
  • MANEWITZ, THOMAS FRANKLIN - Lead Attorney
  • BIEGING, KEVIN TIERNEY
  • COLE, JUDITH L
Defendant
Benton, Free Andre , Party has active warrant
Date of birth, February 23 1992
Minneapolis, MN 55412
Attorneys Active
  • WILSON, DEAUNDRES DIEZ - Lead Attorney
Attorneys Inactive
  • BISHOP, TANYA MARIE
  • BURTON, SHIRA REBECCA
  • CARPENTER, RAISSA
  • HAYES, MICHELLE MARGARET
  • SHERMAN, DARCY CAROLYN

Inactive Warrants

List with 2 inactive warrants

BENTON, FREE ANDRE, Jr., Violation or Probation Warrant

Judicial Officer: Lamas, Carolina A.
List with 2 warrant statuses
Warrant Status 1, Date, May 30 2025,
Warrant Status 1, Time, 09:49 AM,
Warrant Status 1, Status, Warrant Cleared by Wt Office
Warrant Status 2, Date, January 26 2024,
Warrant Status 2, Time, 01:27 PM,
Warrant Status 2, Status, Issued Active
Bond/Bail Options
Hold Without Bond

BENTON, FREE ANDRE, Jr., Bench Warrant

Judicial Officer: Vasaly, Mary R.
List with 2 warrant statuses
Warrant Status 1, Date, May 12 2023,
Warrant Status 1, Time, 11:56 AM,
Warrant Status 1, Status, Warrant Cleared by Wt Office
Warrant Status 2, Date, April 28 2023,
Warrant Status 2, Time, 02:58 PM,
Warrant Status 2, Status, Issued Active
Bond/Bail Options
Bond or Cash Bail
Warrant Bond Amount, 40,000.00 U S dollars
List with 4 charges
Count 1
Amended Charge, Stalking - Engages in Stalking
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT](a)
Date Amended: April 28 2023
Additional Statute: Stalking - Engages in Stalking ([REDACTED_JWT](a))
Disposition: Dismissed
Disposition Date: July 13 2023
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: July 21 2022
Community Of Offense: Brooklyn Park
Law Enforcement Agency: Brooklyn Park Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney
Prior Charge: Assault-3rd Degree-Substantial Bodily Harm
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT]
Additional Statutes: Minimum Fines-Assault, Crim Sex ([REDACTED_JWT]); Assault-3rd Degree-Substantial Bodily Harm ([REDACTED_JWT])
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: July 21 2022
Community Of Offense: Brooklyn Park
Law Enforcement Agency: Brooklyn Park Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney
Count 2
Amended Charge, Assault-3rd Degree-Substantial Bodily Harm
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT]
Date Amended: December 12 2022
Additional Statutes: Minimum Fines-Assault, Crim Sex ([REDACTED_JWT]); Assault-3rd Degree-Substantial Bodily Harm ([REDACTED_JWT])
Disposition: Convicted
Disposition Date: July 13 2023
Level of Sentence: Convicted of a Felony
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: July 21 2022
Community Of Offense: Brooklyn Park
Law Enforcement Agency: Brooklyn Park Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney
Prior Charge: Nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images - Intentionally disseminate image w/out consent
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT]
Additional Statute: Nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images - Violate subd 1 if certain factor(s) present ([REDACTED_JWT](b))
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: July 21 2022
Community Of Offense: Brooklyn Park
Law Enforcement Agency: Brooklyn Park Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney
Count 3
Domestic Assault - By Strangulation
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT]
Additional Statute: Domestic Assault - By Strangulation ([REDACTED_JWT])
Disposition: Dismissed
Disposition Date: July 13 2023
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: July 21 2022
Community Of Offense: Brooklyn Park
Law Enforcement Agency: Brooklyn Park Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney
Count 4
Nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images - Intentionally disseminate image w/out consent
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT]
Additional Statute: Nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images - Violate subd 1 if certain factor(s) present ([REDACTED_JWT](b))
Disposition: Dismissed
Disposition Date: July 13 2023
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: July 21 2022
Community Of Offense: Brooklyn Park
Law Enforcement Agency: Brooklyn Park Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney

June 2 2025 Interim conditions for Benton, Free Andre

Judicial Officer: Moreno, Daniel C.
  • Hold Without Bail or Bond

October 11 2022 Interim conditions for Benton, Free Andre

Judicial Officer: Norris, Lyonel
Expiration Date: 06/02/2025
  • Post Bail or Bond with Conditions
    15,000.00 U S dollars
  • No contact with victim(s)
  • Make all future court appearances
  • Remain law-abiding
  • Post Bail or Bond with No Conditions
    40,000.00 U S dollars
  • Stay a reasonable distance away from victim's residence
  • Do not ship/transport/possess or receive firearm or ammo
  • Contact with probation
  • Follow all instructions of probation
  • Do not leave Minnesota without written court approval

October 10 2022 Interim conditions for Benton, Free Andre

Judicial Officer: Robben, Patrick D.
Expiration Date: 10/11/2022
  • Post Bail or Bond with Conditions
    40,000.00 U S dollars
  • No contact with victim(s)
  • No alcohol/controlled substance use
  • No use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons
  • Make all future court appearances
  • Remain law-abiding
November 4, 2025
Bail to stand as previously ordered
November 4, 2025
Hearing Held In-Person
September 28, 2025
Update sent to Collections
September 25, 2025
Update sent to Collections
September 25, 2025
Copy Request
Index #67
July 28, 2025
Bail to stand as previously ordered
July 28, 2025
Hearing Held In-Person
June 30, 2025
Bail to stand as previously ordered
June 30, 2025
Hearing Held In-Person
June 23, 2025
Copy Request
Index #66
June 2, 2025
Update sent to Collections
June 2, 2025
Order Granting Public Defender
Judicial Officer: Moreno, Daniel C.
Index #65
June 2, 2025
Hearing Held In-Person
June 2, 2025
Probation Violation Report
Index #64
May 30, 2025
Warrant Cleared by Wt Office
September 20, 2024
Probation Violation Report
Index #63
August 7, 2024
Update sent to Collections
July 3, 2024
Update sent to Collections
June 18, 2024
Update sent to Collections
April 8, 2024
Sent to Collections
January 26, 2024
Hearing Held In-Person
January 26, 2024
Probation Violation Warrant
Judicial Officer: Lamas, Carolina A.
Index #62

2 pages
January 26, 2024
Warrant Issued
Index #61
January 26, 2024
Probation Violation Report
Index #60
January 26, 2024
Proposed Probation Violation Summons or Warrant
Index #59
January 11, 2024
Notice of Hearing
Index #58

1 page
January 11, 2024
Order Granting Public Defender
Judicial Officer: Burns, Michael E
Index #57
January 11, 2024
Hearing Held In-Person
December 28, 2023
Order to Appear
Judicial Officer: Meyer, Kerry
Index #56

2 pages
December 28, 2023
Proposed Order or Document
Index #55

2 pages
December 28, 2023
Order to Appear
Judicial Officer: Meyer, Kerry
Index #54

2 pages
December 28, 2023
Probation Violation Summons
Index #53

1 page
December 28, 2023
Probation Violation Report
Index #52
December 28, 2023
Proposed Probation Violation Summons or Warrant
Index #51
July 31, 2023
Returned Mail
Index #50

1 page
July 24, 2023
Returned Mail
Index #49

1 page
July 14, 2023
Sentencing Worksheet
Index #48
July 13, 2023
Non-Cash Bond Discharged
Index #47
July 13, 2023
Restitution Form or Certificate
Index #46

1 page
July 13, 2023
Application - Agreement for Deferred Payment
Index #45
July 13, 2023
Affidavit or Proof Regarding Firearms
Index #44
July 13, 2023
Firearms Order
Judicial Officer: Meyer, Kerry
Index #43

2 pages
July 13, 2023
Sentencing Order
Judicial Officer: Meyer, Kerry
Index #42

3 pages
July 13, 2023
Order-Other
Judicial Officer: Meyer, Kerry
Index #41
July 13, 2023
Hearing Held In-Person
July 13, 2023
Notice to Remove Judicial Officer
Judicial Officer: Garcia, Tamara G.
Party: Attorney CARPENTER, RAISSA
Index #40

1 page
July 11, 2023
Presentence Investigation Report
Index #39
June 6, 2023
Returned Mail
Index #38

1 page
May 26, 2023
Notice of Hearing
Index #37

1 page
May 26, 2023
Petition to Enter Guilty Plea
Judicial Officer: Meyer, Kerry
Index #36

5 pages
May 26, 2023
Order-Presentence Investigation
Judicial Officer: Meyer, Kerry
Index #35
May 26, 2023
Probation Referral Notification
Index #34

1 page
May 26, 2023
Waiver of Jury Trial
Judicial Officer: Meyer, Kerry
Index #33
May 26, 2023
Hearing Held Remote
May 25, 2023
Returned Mail
Index #32

1 page
May 17, 2023
Notice of Hearing
Index #31

1 page
May 15, 2023
Law Enforcement Notice of Release and Appearance
Index #30

1 page
May 12, 2023
Non-Cash Bond Posted
Index #29

2 pages
May 12, 2023
Warrant Cleared by Wt Office
April 28, 2023
Order Revoking Interim Conditions of Release
Judicial Officer: Vasaly, Mary R.
Index #28

2 pages
April 28, 2023
Warrant Issued
Index #27
April 28, 2023
Conditional Release Violation Report
Index #26
April 28, 2023
Proposed Order or Document
Index #25

2 pages
April 4, 2023
Notice of Remote Hearing with Instructions
Index #24
April 4, 2023
Request for Continuance
Party: Jurisdiction State of Minnesota
Index #23
March 15, 2023
Returned Mail
Index #22

1 page
March 1, 2023
Amended Criminal Complaint
Judicial Officer: Poston, Janet N.
Index #21

8 pages
February 28, 2023
Notice of Remote Hearing with Instructions
Index #20
February 28, 2023
Request for Continuance
Party: Defendant Benton, Free Andre
Index #19
February 28, 2023
Hearing Held In-Person
February 17, 2023
Witness List
Index #18

1 page
February 13, 2023
Notice of Hearing
Index #17

1 page
February 13, 2023
Hearing Held In-Person
January 18, 2023
Request for Continuance
Party: Attorney BISHOP, TANYA MARIE
Index #16
December 12, 2022
Notice of Hearing
Index #15

1 page
December 12, 2022
Notice of Remote Hearing with Instructions
Index #14

2 pages
December 12, 2022
Hearing Held In-Person
December 12, 2022
Waiver
Party: Defendant Benton, Free Andre
Index #13
December 12, 2022
Demand for Jury Trial
Index #12
November 8, 2022
Notice of Hearing
Index #11

1 page
November 8, 2022
Hearing Held In-Person
October 18, 2022
Pre-Plea Worksheet
Index #10
October 17, 2022
Demand or Request for Discovery
Index #9

8 pages
October 12, 2022
Law Enforcement Notice of Release and Appearance
Index #8

1 page
October 12, 2022
Non-Cash Bond Posted
Index #7

2 pages
October 11, 2022
Order for Conditional Release
Judicial Officer: Norris, Lyonel
Index #6
October 11, 2022
Identity Verified
October 11, 2022
Statement of Rights
Index #5
October 11, 2022
Order Granting Public Defender
Judicial Officer: Norris, Lyonel
Index #4
October 11, 2022
Hearing Held In-Person
October 10, 2022
Pretrial Release Evaluation Form
Index #3
October 10, 2022
Application for Public Defender
Index #2
October 10, 2022
E-filed Comp-Order for Detention
Index #1

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July 13 2023 Court Decision - Sentenced

Judicial Officer: Meyer, Kerry

List with 1 charge

Count 2
Amended Charge, Assault-3rd Degree-Substantial Bodily Harm
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT]
Date Amended: December 12 2022
Additional Statutes: Minimum Fines-Assault, Crim Sex ([REDACTED_JWT]); Assault-3rd Degree-Substantial Bodily Harm ([REDACTED_JWT])
Disposition: Convicted
Level of Sentence: Convicted of a Felony
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: July 21 2022
Community Of Offense: Brooklyn Park
Law Enforcement Agency: Brooklyn Park Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney
 

Commit to Commissioner of Corrections - Adult:

MN Correctional Facility - St. Cloud 21 Mo
Stay for 3 Yr

Condition - Adult:

1. Remain law-abiding, 07/13/2023
2. No contact with victim(s), 07/13/2023
3. Stay a reasonable distance away from victim's residence, Stay away from a three-block radius of any such person and where they live, work, or go to school., 07/13/2023
4. No alcohol/controlled substance use, including marijuana - with the exception of prescribed medications., 07/13/2023
5. Random testing, Testing as Probation determines. If there is a positive test or a refusal to submit to testing, Probation may require you to enter treatment and/or complete a substance use disorder assessment (with Probation as collateral) and follow all recommendations for the highest level of care authorized., 07/13/2023
6. Cognitive skill training, Including further related evaluation and programs., 07/13/2023
7. Domestic abuse counseling/treatment, Including further related evaluation and programs., 07/13/2023
8. Restitution reserved, 07/13/2023
9. Obtain employment, Make good-faith efforts to obtain/maintain employment and/or pursue educational program as directed by Probation., 07/13/2023
10. Supply DNA sample, 07/13/2023
11. Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition or explosives, Lifetime ban., 07/13/2023
12. Comply with Firearms Transfer Order, 07/13/2023
13. Follow all instructions of probation, 07/13/2023
14. Contact your probation officer as directed., Roxana Trevino - [REDACTED_PHONE], 07/13/2023

Local Confinement:

Agency: Hennepin County Workhouse - Adult Corrections
Term: 180 Days
Time To Serve: 180 Days
Duration: 07/27/2023 12:00 PM
Credit For Time Served: 12 Days
Furlough: Other (Defendant is approved for EHM after 90 actual days. Defendant is approved for immediate HUBER work/school release and can work over 60 hours per week. Furloughs for treatment are approved immediately.)
Serve As:
Work Release (If Eligible)
Comment: Report to the ACF by noon on July 27, 2023.

Monitoring - Adult:

Type: Supervised probation
Agency: Hennepin County Community Corrections - Adult Field Services
Term of 3 Yr
07/13/2023 - 07/13/2026
Status: Active 07/13/2023

Fees: (Grand Total: $128.00)

Fine Totals: $50.00
Fine: $50.00
 
Law Library Fees: $3.00
Victim Assist-Sheriff: $50.00
Crim/Traffic Surcharge (once per case): $75.00
Public Defender Co-Payment: $75.00 (Waived)

Level of Sentence:

Convicted of a Felony

July 13 2023 Disposition

Judicial Officer: Meyer, Kerry

List with 4 charges

Count 2
Amended Charge, Assault-3rd Degree-Substantial Bodily Harm
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT]
Date Amended: December 12 2022
Additional Statutes: Minimum Fines-Assault, Crim Sex ([REDACTED_JWT]); Assault-3rd Degree-Substantial Bodily Harm ([REDACTED_JWT])
Disposition: Convicted
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: July 21 2022
Community Of Offense: Brooklyn Park
Law Enforcement Agency: Brooklyn Park Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney
Count 4
Nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images - Intentionally disseminate image w/out consent
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT]
Additional Statute: Nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images - Violate subd 1 if certain factor(s) present ([REDACTED_JWT](b))
Disposition: Dismissed
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: July 21 2022
Community Of Offense: Brooklyn Park
Law Enforcement Agency: Brooklyn Park Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney
Count 1
Amended Charge, Stalking - Engages in Stalking
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT](a)
Date Amended: April 28 2023
Additional Statute: Stalking - Engages in Stalking ([REDACTED_JWT](a))
Disposition: Dismissed
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: July 21 2022
Community Of Offense: Brooklyn Park
Law Enforcement Agency: Brooklyn Park Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney
Count 3
Domestic Assault - By Strangulation
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT]
Additional Statute: Domestic Assault - By Strangulation ([REDACTED_JWT])
Disposition: Dismissed
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: July 21 2022
Community Of Offense: Brooklyn Park
Law Enforcement Agency: Brooklyn Park Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney

May 26 2023 Amended Plea

Judicial Officer: Meyer, Kerry
Amended Reason: Plea agreement

List with 1 charge

Count 2
Amended Charge, Assault-3rd Degree-Substantial Bodily Harm
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT]
Date Amended: December 12 2022
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: July 21 2022
Guilty

December 12 2022 Plea

Judicial Officer: Scoggin, Paul

List with 3 charges

Count 1
Assault-3rd Degree-Substantial Bodily Harm
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT]
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: July 21 2022
Not guilty
Count 2
Amended Charge, Assault-3rd Degree-Substantial Bodily Harm
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT]
Date Amended: December 12 2022
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: July 21 2022
Not guilty
Count 4
Nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images - Intentionally disseminate image w/out consent
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT]
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: July 21 2022
Not guilty

Appearance Bond

Benton, Free Andre
List with 2 statuses for Appearance Bond
Number 1, Status Discharged, July 13 2023
Number 2, Status Posted, May 12 2023
 
Bond Amount 40,000.00 U S dollars

Appearance Bond

Benton, Free Andre
List with 2 statuses for Appearance Bond
Number 1, Status Discharged, July 13 2023
Number 2, Status Posted, October 12 2022
 
Bond Amount 15,000.00 U S dollars

Defendant - Benton, Free Andre

Fines and Fees, 203.00 U S dollars
Restitution, 0.00 U S dollars
Total Payments and Credits, -75.00 U S dollars
Current Balance as of November 20 2025, 128.00 U S dollars

Transaction Details

List with 2 transactions
Transaction 1 Date, July 13 2023
Transaction 1 Type, Credit Waived
Transaction 1 Amount, -75.00 U S dollars
Transaction 2 Date, July 13 2023
Transaction 2 Type, Charge
Transaction 2 Amount, 203.00 U S dollars
Search executed on 11/20/2025 10:47 AM