Category: Drug Crimes

The methamphetamine epidemic took Minnesota by storm more than a decade ago, and just when locals thought the problem was solved, it is back and possibly bigger than ever.

Minnesota has five degrees of drug crimes based on Minnesota Statutes 152. The degree of the offense is determined by drug type and drug quantity. Each charge is a felony.

Children and teenagers who participate in criminal activity can face serious penalties that impact the rest of their lives.

Diversion is an alternative sentencing program that permits qualified candidates to enter the program and, assuming the candidates complete the program, avoid serious criminal convictions and prison.

Some Minnesotans believe that possessing prescription drugs for which they do not have valid prescriptions is legal, but they may be charged with criminal offenses if they obtain or attempt to obtain drugs by fraudulent means, including forging prescriptions.

Synthetic drugs, also known as designer drugs, are chemically created and designed to mimic the effects of other well-known substances.

Rehab centers offer hope to addicts and help combat abuse of drugs and alcohol throughout Minnesota.

It is legal for individuals in Minnesota and 28 other states to consume cannabis products for medical reasons.

The most significant changes in over 30 years to drug sentencing in Minnesota have gone into effect and will be used to determine the sentences of future drug offenders.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), heroin use has increased significantly over the past ten years in the United States.