The booking record lists two offenses involving controlled substances and driving while impaired.<\/p>\n
One count is classified as felony fifth-degree drug possession.<\/p>\n
The second is a gross misdemeanor DWI allegation involving a Schedule I or II controlled substance.<\/p>\n
Both counts appear under case number 26016760.<\/p>\n
The supplied record does not identify the substance involved or describe the circumstances surrounding Wilson’s arrest.<\/p>\n
Felony Drug Possession Allegation<\/h2>\n
The felony charge involves fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance under Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 2(a)(1).<\/p>\n
The statute addresses possession of certain Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substances.<\/p>\n
It also covers certain drug residue found in paraphernalia.<\/p>\n
The supplied booking entry does not identify the amount or type of substance allegedly involved.<\/p>\n
No laboratory results, search details, or police narrative were provided.<\/p>\n
Under Minnesota Statute 152.025<\/a>, fifth-degree drug possession can carry felony penalties.<\/p>\n Some qualifying small-quantity possession offenses may instead receive gross misdemeanor treatment under the statute.<\/p>\n Wilson’s supplied booking entry specifically classifies his listed possession count as a felony.<\/p>\n The second listed offense involves operating a motor vehicle with a qualifying controlled substance or its metabolite in the body.<\/p>\n The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(7).<\/p>\n The provision applies to specified Schedule I or II controlled substances and excludes certain cannabis-related substances.<\/p>\n The booking record classifies Wilson’s DWI count as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n However, it does not identify the controlled substance allegedly detected.<\/p>\n The record also does not provide testing results or the location of the alleged driving incident.<\/p>\n Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a> for the applicable DWI provisions.<\/p>\n A felony conviction under the cited drug possession provision can carry up to five years in prison.<\/p>\n The maximum fine for that felony offense is $10,000.<\/p>\n A gross misdemeanor conviction can generally carry up to 364 days in jail.<\/p>\n The maximum gross misdemeanor fine is generally $3,000.<\/p>\n These penalties are possible legal consequences, not sentences imposed against Wilson.<\/p>\n Any final sentence would depend on the charges proven and applicable sentencing rules.<\/p>\n The jail entry lists a bail or fine amount of $0.00.<\/p>\n That figure does not confirm whether Wilson qualifies for release without payment.<\/p>\n District Court is identified as the court branch associated with the case.<\/p>\n No scheduled hearing date appears in the supplied booking information.<\/p>\n The October 15 custody date does not establish whether Wilson remains incarcerated.<\/p>\n A booking record also does not establish that the listed allegations resulted in convictions.<\/p>\n Wilson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n The Beltrami County Jail is located in Bemidji, Minnesota.<\/p>\n Readers can find county information through the official Beltrami County website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Public court records may also be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Additional court records would be needed to confirm hearing dates, release conditions, or the final outcome.<\/p>\nGross Misdemeanor Drug-Related DWI Count<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Possible Penalties Under Minnesota Law<\/h2>\n
Bail and Court Information<\/h2>\n
Beltrami County Jail and Public Records<\/h2>\n