Bert Hertzog case continued to June 1

The jury trial for Bert Hertzog of Winsted has been continued to June 1. Wright County Assistant County Attorney Brian Lutes confirmed that Hertzog’s attorney requested the continuance recently, which will effectively bump the trial three months. The trial, which was originally scheduled for March 2, is meant to address fraud charges filed against Bert Hertzog, 55, of Winsted. In addition, unrelated charges of attempting to ‘escape’ taxes pertaining to the ownership of a Mercedes were continued as well.Other Hertzog stories:
Jury trial set for Bert Hertzog March 2 (Sept. 17, 2008), click here.
Pretrial hearing set for Bert Hertzog (Aug. 5, 2008), click here.
Hertzog’s court case bumped/more details on alleged ‘escaping’ tax charge (Aug. 4, 08), click here.
Bert Hertzog charged with attempting to ‘escape’ taxation (June 27, 08) , click here.
Hertzog’s attorney challenges search warrant (April 29, 08), click here.
Bert Hertzog hires ‘Super Lawyer’ (March 17, 08), click here.
Hertzog to challenge search warrant (Feb. 08), click here.
Winsted man faces charges of giving false inspections (July 2007), click here.
WCCO’s report of the initial charges (July 2007), click here.

Hertzog has been charged with two counts – one gross misdemeanor intent to “escape taxation” and a misdemeanor vehicle registration infraction related to the Mercedes. Other unrelated charges are pending of Hertzog allegedly issuing fake inspection stickers to commercial vehicles even though he wasn’t licensed to do so. For the latter, he is charged with theft-by-swindle (a felony), aggravated forgery, (a felony) and inspecting vehicles without certification.