Fillmore County District Court

On December 4, Cody Darrin Peterson, 25, of Rushford, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat.  Peterson is charged with three felonies; 2nd Degree Assault (Dangerous Weapon), Terroristic Threats (Reckless Disregard Risk), and Dangerous Weapons (Reckless Discharge of Firearm Within a Municipality).  The first count carries a maximum criminal penalty of seven year in prison, a $14,000 fine, or both.  The second count carries a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.  The third count carries a maximum criminal penalty of two years in prison, a $5,000 fine, or both.  On or about December 1, within the city of Rushford, the defendant, amidst a domestic dispute and heavily under the influence of alcohol (0.22), allegedly discharged a firearm in a residence.