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Case Number: 2 7 dash C R dash 2 3 dash 1 4 7 4 0
Case Title:State of Minnesota versus ABIYE GRIMA AWEKE
Case Type: Criminal Traffic Mandatory
Date Filed: July 14, 2023
Case Location:Hennepin County, Hennepin Criminal Downtown
Judicial Officer: Askalani, Shereen
Case Status:Under Court Jurisdiction
Party Information Warrants Charges Interim Conditions Case Events Hearings Dispositions Financial Information
Jurisdiction
State of Minnesota
Attorneys Active
  • STARKEY, PAIGE LEWIS - Lead Attorney
  • COLE, JUDITH L
  • GOLTZ, ERIN ANCHETA
  • SEVERSON, HALEY-ROSE CASSIDY
Attorneys Inactive
  • HATCH, DEANIE
  • LUTZ, ERIN MARIE
Defendant
AWEKE, ABIYE GRIMA
Date of birth, September 4 1982
List with 2 aliases
Aliases:
Also Known As AWEKE, ABIYE GIRMA
Also Known As FITA, ABIYA
Attorneys Active
  • NOLEN, LAURA ANN - Lead Attorney
  • SHERMAN, DARCY CAROLYN
Attorneys Inactive
  • ADAMS, BROOKE
  • CARPENTER, RAISSA
  • DESMIDT, DAVID G
  • GATTON, WILLIAM J
  • SHERMAN, DARCY CAROLYN
  • VORA, ZEEL MINESH
Case Information Warrants Charges Interim Conditions Case Events Hearings Dispositions Financial Information

Inactive Warrants

List with 2 inactive warrants

AWEKE, ABIYE GIRMA, Violation or Probation Warrant

Judicial Officer: Sullivan, Bridget
List with 2 warrant statuses
Warrant Status 1, Date, April 25 2025,
Warrant Status 1, Time, 01:52 PM,
Warrant Status 1, Status, Warrant Cleared by Wt Office
Warrant Status 2, Date, April 25 2025,
Warrant Status 2, Time, 12:27 PM,
Warrant Status 2, Status, Issued Active
Bond/Bail Options
Hold Without Bond

AWEKE, ABIYE GIRMA, Bench Warrant-fail to appear at a hearing

Judicial Officer: Askalani, Shereen
List with 2 warrant statuses
Warrant Status 1, Date, March 1 2024,
Warrant Status 1, Time, 06:31 AM,
Warrant Status 1, Status, Served
Warrant Status 2, Date, October 2 2023,
Warrant Status 2, Time, 07:00 AM,
Warrant Status 2, Status, Issued Active
Bond/Bail Options
Hold Without Bond
Case Information Party Information Charges Interim Conditions Case Events Hearings Dispositions Financial Information
List with 2 charges
Count 1
Possess Ammo/Any Firearm - Conviction or Adjudicated Delinquent for Crime of Violence
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT](2)
Additional Statutes: Minimum Sentences of Imprisonment-Firearm-Felon Convicted Crime of Violence ([REDACTED_JWT](b)); Possesses any type of firearm/ammo - Crime of Violence - ineligible under [REDACTED_JWT](2) ([REDACTED_JWT](b))
Disposition: Convicted
Disposition Date: March 25 2024
Level of Sentence: Convicted of a Felony
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: July 13 2023
Community Of Offense: Minneapolis
Law Enforcement Agency: Minneapolis Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney
Count 2
Give Peace Officer False Name/Birthdate/ID Card
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT]
Additional Statute: Give Peace Officer False Name/Birthdate/ID Card ([REDACTED_JWT])
Disposition: Dismissed
Disposition Date: March 25 2024
Level of Charge: Misdemeanor
Offense Date: July 13 2023
Community Of Offense: Minneapolis
Law Enforcement Agency: Minneapolis Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney
Case Information Party Information Warrants Interim Conditions Case Events Hearings Dispositions Financial Information

May 21 2025 Interim conditions for AWEKE, ABIYE GRIMA

Judicial Officer: Chou, Marta M.
  • Remain law-abiding
  • Supply DNA sample
  • Do not leave Minnesota without written court approval
  • No use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons
  • Do not ship/transport/possess or receive firearm or ammo
  • No alcohol/controlled substance use
  • Conditions, other
  • Sign all releases of information
  • Random testing
  • Release with Conditions
    0.00 U S dollars

May 12 2025 Interim conditions for AWEKE, ABIYE GRIMA

Judicial Officer: Lefler, Herbert P.
Expiration Date: 05/21/2025
  • Hold Without Bail or Bond

April 28 2025 Interim conditions for AWEKE, ABIYE GRIMA

Judicial Officer: Eyler, Dean
Expiration Date: 05/12/2025
  • Hold Without Bail or Bond

March 1 2024 Interim conditions for AWEKE, ABIYE GRIMA

Judicial Officer: Kappelhoff, Mark
Expiration Date: 03/25/2024
  • Hold Without Bail or Bond

August 15 2023 Interim conditions for AWEKE, ABIYE GRIMA

Judicial Officer: Askalani, Shereen
Expiration Date: 03/01/2024
  • Make all future court appearances
  • Remain law-abiding
  • Post Bail or Bond with No Conditions
    50,000.00 U S dollars
  • Do not ship/transport/possess or receive firearm or ammo
  • Follow all instructions of probation
  • Conditions, other
  • Release with Conditions
    0.00 U S dollars
  • Complete PreSentence Investigation

July 17 2023 Interim conditions for AWEKE, ABIYE GRIMA

Judicial Officer: Askalani, Shereen
Expiration Date: 08/15/2023
  • Post Bail or Bond with Conditions
    40,000.00 U S dollars
  • Make all future court appearances
  • Remain law-abiding
  • Post Bail or Bond with No Conditions
    100,000.00 U S dollars
  • Do not ship/transport/possess or receive firearm or ammo
  • Contact with probation
  • Follow all instructions of probation
  • No alcohol/controlled substance use
  • Provide List of Prescribed Medications to Probation Officer
  • Random testing
  • Conditions, other

July 14 2023 Interim conditions for AWEKE, ABIYE GRIMA

Judicial Officer: Meyer, Kerry
Expiration Date: 07/17/2023
  • Post Bail or Bond with Conditions
    100,000.00 U S dollars
  • No use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons
  • Make all future court appearances
  • Remain law-abiding
Case Information Party Information Warrants Charges Case Events Hearings Dispositions Financial Information
November 5, 2025
Notice of Hearing
Index #46
November 5, 2025
Notice of Hearing
Index #45

1 page
November 5, 2025
Hearing Held In-Person
September 4, 2025
Notice of Hearing
Index #44

1 page
September 4, 2025
Notice of Hearing
Index #43

1 page
September 4, 2025
Hearing Held In-Person
August 11, 2025
Notice of Hearing
Index #42

1 page
July 15, 2025
Notice of Hearing
Index #41

1 page
July 15, 2025
Hearing Held Hybrid
July 14, 2025
Request for Remote or In-Person Appearance
Party: Defendant AWEKE, ABIYE GRIMA
Index #40
May 21, 2025
Hearing Held Hybrid
May 12, 2025
Hearing Held Hybrid
Remote Party: Defendant AWEKE, ABIYE GRIMA
April 28, 2025
Order Granting Public Defender
Judicial Officer: Eyler, Dean
Index #38
April 28, 2025
Other Document
Judicial Officer: Eyler, Dean
Index #37

1 page
April 28, 2025
Order-Chemical Dependency Evaluation
Judicial Officer: Eyler, Dean
Index #36
April 28, 2025
Hearing Held In-Person
April 25, 2025
Warrant Cleared by Wt Office
April 25, 2025
Probation Violation Warrant
Judicial Officer: Sullivan, Bridget
Index #34

2 pages
April 25, 2025
Warrant Issued
Index #33
April 25, 2025
Probation Violation Report
Index #32
April 25, 2025
Proposed Probation Violation Summons or Warrant
Index #31
June 12, 2024
Correspondence
Index #30

3 pages
March 29, 2024
Sentencing Worksheet
Index #29
March 27, 2024
Chemical Dependency Evaluation Report
Index #28
March 25, 2024
Sentencing Order
Judicial Officer: Askalani, Shereen
Index #27

4 pages
March 25, 2024
Order-Other
Judicial Officer: Askalani, Shereen
Index #26

3 pages
March 25, 2024
Departure Report
Judicial Officer: Askalani, Shereen
Index #25

2 pages
March 25, 2024
Hearing Held In-Person
March 25, 2024
Hold for Commit/Transport Order
Judicial Officer: Askalani, Shereen
March 21, 2024
Presentence Investigation Report
Index #24
March 1, 2024
Order-Presentence Investigation
Judicial Officer: Kappelhoff, Mark
Index #23
March 1, 2024
Hearing Held In-Person
March 1, 2024
Probation Referral Notification
Index #22

1 page
March 1, 2024
Order-Presentence Investigation
Judicial Officer: Askalani, Shereen
Index #21
March 1, 2024
Warrant Served
October 2, 2023
Hearing Held In-Person
October 2, 2023
Warrant Issued
Index #20
October 2, 2023
Fail to Appear at a hearing
September 26, 2023
Notice of Hearing
Index #19

1 page
September 17, 2023
Pretrial Agency Report
Index #18
August 15, 2023
Order for Conditional Release
Judicial Officer: Askalani, Shereen
Index #17

1 page
August 15, 2023
Probation Referral Notification
Index #16

1 page
August 15, 2023
Order-Presentence Investigation
Judicial Officer: Askalani, Shereen
Index #15
August 15, 2023
Petition to Enter Guilty Plea
Judicial Officer: Askalani, Shereen
Index #14

5 pages
August 15, 2023
Hearing Held In-Person
August 9, 2023
Motion
Party: Attorney GATTON, WILLIAM J
Index #13

1 page
August 7, 2023
Request for Disclosure
Index #12

1 page
August 7, 2023
Request for Hearing
Index #11

1 page
August 7, 2023
Motion to Dismiss
Index #10

1 page
July 25, 2023
Certificate of Representation
Index #9

1 page
July 21, 2023
Pre-Plea Worksheet
Index #8
July 19, 2023
Demand or Request for Discovery
Index #7

8 pages
July 17, 2023
Order for Conditional Release
Judicial Officer: Askalani, Shereen
Index #6

1 page
July 17, 2023
Order Granting Public Defender
Judicial Officer: Askalani, Shereen
Index #5
July 17, 2023
Identity Verified
July 17, 2023
Statement of Rights
Index #4
July 17, 2023
Hearing Held In-Person
July 14, 2023
Application for Public Defender
Index #3
July 14, 2023
Pretrial Release Evaluation Form
Index #2
July 14, 2023
E-filed Comp-Order for Detention
Index #1

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March 25 2024 Court Decision - Sentenced

Judicial Officer: Askalani, Shereen

List with 1 charge

Count 1
Possess Ammo/Any Firearm - Conviction or Adjudicated Delinquent for Crime of Violence
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT](2)
Additional Statutes: Minimum Sentences of Imprisonment-Firearm-Felon Convicted Crime of Violence ([REDACTED_JWT](b)); Possesses any type of firearm/ammo - Crime of Violence - ineligible under [REDACTED_JWT](2) ([REDACTED_JWT](b))
Disposition: Convicted
Level of Sentence: Convicted of a Felony
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: July 13 2023
Community Of Offense: Minneapolis
Law Enforcement Agency: Minneapolis Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney
 

Commit to Commissioner of Corrections - Adult:

MN Correctional Facility - St. Cloud 60 Mo
Stay for 4 Yr
Departure: Downward Dispositional

Local Confinement:

Agency: Hennepin County Workhouse - Adult Corrections
Term: 364 Days
Time To Serve: 364 Days
Duration: 03/25/2024 11:30 AM
Credit For Time Served: 74 Days
Serve As:
Work Release (If Eligible)
Comment: Approved for Work/School Release (Huber) .- Not Approved for EHM. Complete Telesis program while at Work house.

Monitoring - Adult:

Type: Supervised probation
Agency: Hennepin County Community Corrections - Adult Field Services
Term of 4 Yr
03/25/2024 - 03/25/2028
Status: Active 03/25/2024

Condition - Adult:

1. Remain law-abiding, 03/25/2024
2. Give a DNA sample when directed., 03/25/2024
3. Obtain Permission from Agent before leaving the State, 03/25/2024
4. Do not ship/transport/possess or receive firearm or ammo, - This is a Lifetime Prohibition., 03/25/2024
5. Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency, 03/25/2024
6. Provide List of Prescribed Medications to Probation Officer, 03/25/2024
7. No alcohol/controlled substance use, With the exception of prescribed medications., 03/25/2024
8. Random testing, - If there is a Positive test, a Refusal to submit to testing, or Tampering of any kind with the sample or the test, then Probation may require you to enter Treatment and/or Complete a Comprehensive Assessment with Probation as collateral and follow all Recommendations, 03/25/2024
9. Complete Comprehensive Assessment, - Complete Assessment with Probation Officer collateral and follow all Recommendations as Directed by Probation including further related evaluations and programing and aftercare, 03/25/2024
10. Cognitive skill training, - Including any further related evaluation,programming or aftercare as directed by Probation, 03/25/2024
11. Obtain employment, - Or Pursue a course of Study or Vocational Training as Directed by Probation, 03/25/2024
12. Maintain employment, - Or Pursue a course of Study or Vocational Training as Directed by Probation, 03/25/2024
13. Conditions, other, - Complete the Telesis Program while at the ACF, 03/25/2024
14. Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, 03/25/2024
15. Follow all instructions of probation, 03/25/2024
16. Follow all State and Federal criminal laws., 03/25/2024
17. Contact your probation officer as directed., 03/25/2024
18. Tell your probation officer within 72 hours if you have, contact with law enforcement., 03/25/2024
19. Tell your probation officer within 72 hours if you are, charged with any new crime., 03/25/2024
20. Tell your probation officer within 72 hours if you change, your address, employment, or telephone number., 03/25/2024
21. Cooperate with the search of your person, residence,, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by your probation officer., 03/25/2024
22. Sign releases of information as directed., 03/25/2024
23. Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition or explosives, 03/25/2024

Fees: (Grand Total: $0.00)

Fine Totals: $0.00
Fine: $50.00
Adjustment: $50.00 (Stay until 03/25/2028)
 
Law Library Fees: $3.00 (Waived)
Crim/Traffic Surcharge (once per case): $75.00 (Waived)

Level of Sentence:

Convicted of a Felony

March 25 2024 Disposition

Judicial Officer: Askalani, Shereen

List with 2 charges

Count 1
Possess Ammo/Any Firearm - Conviction or Adjudicated Delinquent for Crime of Violence
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT](2)
Additional Statutes: Minimum Sentences of Imprisonment-Firearm-Felon Convicted Crime of Violence ([REDACTED_JWT](b)); Possesses any type of firearm/ammo - Crime of Violence - ineligible under [REDACTED_JWT](2) ([REDACTED_JWT](b))
Disposition: Convicted
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: July 13 2023
Community Of Offense: Minneapolis
Law Enforcement Agency: Minneapolis Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney
Count 2
Give Peace Officer False Name/Birthdate/ID Card
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT]
Additional Statute: Give Peace Officer False Name/Birthdate/ID Card ([REDACTED_JWT])
Disposition: Dismissed
Level of Charge: Misdemeanor
Offense Date: July 13 2023
Community Of Offense: Minneapolis
Law Enforcement Agency: Minneapolis Police Department
Prosecuting Agency: Hennepin County Attorney

August 15 2023 Plea

Judicial Officer: Askalani, Shereen

List with 1 charge

Count 1
Possess Ammo/Any Firearm - Conviction or Adjudicated Delinquent for Crime of Violence
Statute: [REDACTED_JWT](2)
Level of Charge: Felony
Offense Date: July 13 2023
Guilty
Case Information Party Information Warrants Charges Interim Conditions Case Events Hearings Financial Information

Defendant - AWEKE, ABIYE GRIMA

Fines and Fees, 78.00 U S dollars
Restitution, 0.00 U S dollars
Total Payments and Credits, -78.00 U S dollars
Current Balance as of November 20 2025, 0.00 U S dollars

Transaction Details

List with 2 transactions
Transaction 1 Date, March 26 2024
Transaction 1 Type, Credit Waived
Transaction 1 Amount, -78.00 U S dollars
Transaction 2 Date, March 26 2024
Transaction 2 Type, Charge
Transaction 2 Amount, 78.00 U S dollars
Case Information Party Information Warrants Charges Interim Conditions Case Events Hearings Dispositions
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