Drug trafficking charges are serious and carry severe penalties. Defendants can face expensive fines or long prison sentences if convicted. If law enforcement uses entrapment to induce someone to commit a crime, it can be used as a defense in criminal law. What is...
If you or someone you know recently experienced a vehicle search in Minnesota, the ordeal probably raised many questions and concerns. You might be wondering if the search was lawful. Here are some things you should know about search and seizure laws in Minnesota....
Minnesota takes DWI very seriously, A conviction carries punishments and long-term effects you do not want, from serving time in jail to losing your license to forfeiting your vehicle. Whether you have a previous conviction or this is your first DWI arrest, you can...
Minnesota drug crime charges fall under five distinct categories. Convictions within these categories range from misdemeanors to felonies and carry various penalties depending on the drugs and circumstances they involve. The following are highlights of the complex...
We all know possessing drugs is a crime. What many do not understand is that drug paraphernalia can also generate charges. According to federal law, you may not give someone tools that enable taking drugs, even free of charge. Refrain from handing someone an item that...
The state of Minnesota has harsh penalties for prescription drug charges. However, many people do not know the laws surrounding the handling and use of prescription drugs. You may think drug charges only apply to illegal substances, but this is not the case. What are...
Controlled substances, like alcohol, can impair a person's judgment and impair him or her physically. Stats show that cocaine ranks second among the most illegally trafficked substances worldwide, and anyone in Burnsville, Minnesota, caught with it can face various...
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