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.
There are many controversial aspects of civil forfeiture in Minnesota. In addition to padding the budgets of law enforcement agencies and prosecuting attorneys, asset seizure may impose unfair penalties beyond sentencing for criminal behavior.
Medications that are on a Minnesota controlled substance list must be transported in their original container with the attached prescription to avoid possible arrest.
The war on drugs and the opioid epidemic in America has prompted President Trump to crack down on drug dealers and traffickers with harsher penalties, including the death penalty.
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic drug with a high risk for addiction. More potent than heroin, it can cause respiratory distress and death when taken in high doses or when combined with other substances, especially alcohol.
Alpha-PVP, also known as flakka or gravel, has been compared to synthetic bath salts for its mixture of chemicals that provides an amphetamine-like effect.
