The jail roster lists three traffic and motor vehicle-related charges against Nelson.<\/p>\n
One charge involves allegedly driving after revocation of a driver’s license.<\/p>\n
A second charge involves alleged intent to avoid a motor vehicle tax.<\/p>\n
The third involves allegedly failing to carry required proof of insurance while driving.<\/p>\n
No estimated release date was listed in the booking information provided.<\/p>\n
Three Charges Listed<\/h2>\n
The driving-after-revocation charge cites Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 2(a).<\/p>\n
The vehicle registration charge cites Minnesota Statute 168.35.<\/p>\n
The insurance-related charge cites Minnesota Statute 169.791, subdivision 2(a).<\/p>\n
The brief booking record does not describe the traffic stop.<\/p>\n
It also does not identify where the alleged violations occurred.<\/p>\n
No crash or reported injuries appear in the information provided.<\/p>\n Minnesota Statute 171.24<\/a> covers driving without a valid license.<\/p>\n Subdivision 2(a) generally makes driving after revocation a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n The law requires notice or reasonable knowledge that driving privileges were revoked.<\/p>\n Minnesota Statute 168.35<\/a> concerns attempts to avoid motor vehicle taxes.<\/p>\n The statute classifies that offense as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n It covers certain failures to register a vehicle when done to avoid taxes.<\/p>\n Minnesota Statute 169.791<\/a> requires drivers to produce proof of insurance when demanded.<\/p>\n A standard violation is a misdemeanor under the statute.<\/p>\n Certain repeat violations can result in a gross misdemeanor charge.<\/p>\n Minnesota sets general maximum penalties when another punishment is not specifically provided.<\/p>\n A misdemeanor can carry up to 90 days in jail.<\/p>\n It can also carry a fine of up to $1,000.<\/p>\n A gross misdemeanor can carry up to 364 days in jail.<\/p>\n The maximum general gross misdemeanor fine is $3,000.<\/p>\n Those limits appear in Minnesota Statute 609.03<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Becker County Jail<\/a> is located in Detroit Lakes.<\/p>\n Additional details may become available through criminal complaints or other court filings.<\/p>\n Public cases can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n A jail booking and criminal charges do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Nelson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n TRF News will report additional verified information when it becomes publicly available.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Michael David Nelson booking photo \u2014 Becker County Jail<\/figure>\nWhat Minnesota Law Says<\/h2>\n
Possible Penalties<\/h2>\n
Becker County Booking<\/h2>\n