Category Archives: Drug Crimes
Can I Be Arrested for Cannabis Possession in Minnesota Even Though it is Legal?
As of August 2023, Minnesota has fully legalized cannabis throughout the state, which allows possession, use, and home cultivation for anyone who is 21 or…
A St. Paul Drug Crimes Attorney Looks at Possession Defenses
The ongoing opioid epidemic has changed the way jurors and policymakers view narcotics and other illegal drugs. Many prescription drugs, such as Fentanyl, are much…
How Does a St. Paul Drug Crime Defense Lawyer Respond to Drug-Free Zone Enhancements?
Minnesota has some of the most complex drug laws in the country. Most jurisdictions simply tie penalties to the nature of the substance and the…
Drugged Driving Charges in St. Paul, Minnesota
Drugged driving concerns may be the reason that the marijuana legalization push has stalled. According to one study, the drugged driving rate increased by 94…
A St. Paul Drug Crimes Attorney Talks About Possession Charges
Harsh drug possession penalties might be one of the last vestiges of the 1980s war on drugs, which probably began with the heartbreaking 1986 drug…
Penalty Enhancements and St. Paul Drug Crime Lawyers
The so-called War on Drugs was reaching a fevered pitch when Elvis met Nixon in the White House. The resulting photo, which shows a rather…
Defending Stoned Drivers in DWI Cases
In 2013, Colorado became the first state to legalize marijuana, and many other states followed suit. But the push for legalization has lost some momentum…
Can Drug Crime Lawyers in St. Paul Beat Drug Possession Charges?
A sound approach to drug possession defenses is essential, because these cases are quite common. In fact, over 85 percent of all criminal drug matters are possession…
Five Drug-Free Zone Enhancements and Drug Crime Lawyers in St. Paul
The penalties for sale or possession of cocaine or methamphetamines are already very high. A small amount of either one could mean a lengthy prison…
Top Five Search Warrant Exceptions in Drug Cases
The Constitution’s Fourth Amendment prohibits all unreasonable searches and seizures. If officers have warrants based on probable cause, Ramsey County courts automatically conclude the search…
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