Category: Drug Crimes

Though Minnesota has harsh penalties for drug-based offenses, recent political trends indicate a nationwide shift toward decriminalization may be on the horizon.

Under the First Step Act which instigates prison reforms, nearly 2,400 crack cocaine offenders charged with federal crimes have received sentence reductions.

A recent decision by the Minnesota Supreme Court states the government must disclose non-identifying information regarding a police officer's source of information that leads to arrest.

Since the death of George Floyd, the Powderhorn Park community has seen a rise in drug crimes, prostitution, armed robbery, and property damage.

Minnesota law enforcement has issued warnings to the public about a new street drug called “fire” with deadly consequences for users and people who come in contact with the drug.

If you were recently arrested for possession of THC edibles in Minnesota, changes in the law may cause confusion in your case.

In Minnesota, the sale, distribution, and possession of illegal drugs is a felony offense, but possession does not always result in a criminal conviction. In some cases, charges can be dismissed when search and seizure laws are violated.

Drug-sniffing dogs have high error rates in detecting narcotics and their alerts may not establish probable cause for searches.

A Hybrid Court Program in Minnesota can get adults charged with drug possession and driving under the influence of alcohol out of jails and prisons and into a treatment and rehabilitation program.