Matthew Thomas Lyrek, who was shot by a Wright County Sheriff’s deputy during an arrest attempt earlier this month, showed up in court Monday to face multiple charges including felony assault on a peace officer, the county confirmed. The incident, which unfolded on April 15 in Montrose, has Lyrek facing serious time behind bars if convicted. The charges include four counts of first-degree assault, which could mean 20 years in the slammer apiece, plus hefty fines, according to the Wright County Minnesota.

Laid out during the court proceedings were multiple felonies and misdemeanors, encompassing second degree assault with a dangerous weapon, obstruction of legal process, and illegal possession of ammunition due to a protective order against him, Lyrek's legal troubles could lead to decades in prison and thousands in fines, bail was set at a whopping $2 million with stringent conditions or $5 million without any strings attached as per the Wright County Minnesota. Among the stipulations, Lyrek must not possess any weapons, must undergo GPS monitoring, cooperate with pretrial services, obey the protective order, stay law-abiding, and show up for all court dates.

The courtroom drama isn't over for Lyrek just yet. He's due back for another round of legal jousting at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 13, as the case continues to unfold. The details of Lyrek's charges are online – for those looking to dig into the nitty-gritty, the county's website has the full charging document available.