Feb: 02, 2016

Drug Sentencing Reforms Begin This Summer

On the first day of August each year, the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission publishes revised guidelines for felony sentencing.

Apr: 04, 2015

How effective are Minnesota’s drug courts?

A Minnesota man was arrested on drug charges and ordered to participate in drug court.

Mar: 09, 2015

When Minnesota field tests identify other substances as illegal drugs

In November, a Minnesota man was pulled over for leaving a grocery store parking lot without turning on his headlights.

Feb: 19, 2015

Speedy Trial Demand Should Have Been Made For Drug Possession Charge

Police mistakenly arrested a man for drug possession. Joseph Burrell was charged with two counts of drug possession, which is a felony.

Dec: 23, 2014

Minnesota Medical Marijuana Law Raises Ethics Questions

Marijuana is legal is some states for Medical use only. In other states, including Colorado, it is legal for Medical and recreational use.

Oct: 25, 2014

Drug arrests and civil forfeiture: A violation of rights

In March, a Philadelphia man answered his door to find law enforcement holding a warrant for the arrest of his 22-year-old son. According to WPTZ.com, the young man was charged with selling $40 worth of heroin out of his parents’ home. Six weeks later, authorities returned and seized the couple’s home, leaving them and their children out on the street. According to law enforcement, the home is part of a pending investigation – the young man has not been convicted of the crime.

Sep: 01, 2014

Minneapolis Criminal Defense Attorney says high court requires warrant to search cell Phones

The United States Supreme Court recently held that warrantless searches and seizures of a cell phone during an arrest are unconstitutional. In Riley v. California, the defendant was arrested after a traffic stop. The police found loaded guns in his car and then took his phone and searched through it.

Jul: 28, 2014

Federal Drug Indictment for FedEx

FedEx has just been hit with a federal drug indictment for allegedly illegally transporting prescription medications. FedEx has denied the charges. If convicted, the corporation could face a fine of $160 billion dollars. The federal drug indictment charges stemmed from internet pharmacies selling illegal pills.

Jun: 18, 2014

Some forms of medical marijuana OK, Minnesota lawmakers say

A 27-year-old North St. Paul mother and her 6-year-old daughter have a condition known as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, according to The Huffington Post. Like many others with EDS, the woman said she experiences pain so severe that it keeps her from being able to play with her daughter. Smoking medical marijuana, she said, dulls the pain enough to enable her and her child to comfortably enjoy their time together.

Feb: 22, 2014

Mahtomedi woman facing prescription drug theft charges

Drug addiction is a serious problem that affects millions of people in the United States. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, it is estimated that 52 million people have used prescription drugs, without a medical reason to do so, at some point during their life.

Category: Drug Crimes