If you get a ride in someone else’s vehicle, you assume that anything that you didn’t bring into the vehicle is the driver’s property. However, if police pull you over, they won’t have as clear of an idea whose stuff belongs to who, and if they find drugs, it can really complicate the traffic stop. […]
Understanding Physical And Constructive Possession In Minnesota
They say that possession is nine tenths of the law, but what does it really mean to be in possession of illegal drugs in Minnesota? You probably understand what possession looks like when police find something in your pocket, but what if drugs are found off of your persons? Can police still make a case […]
Four Common Drug Possession Defenses
Drug possession charges can have serious and long-lasting consequences, so it’s imperative that you contest any charges instead of just pleading guilty and hoping for the best. It can also be quite difficult to put together a convincing defense in the event that drugs are found in your possession, but that’s where an experienced criminal […]
Fifth Degree Drug Possession In Minnesota
Drug charges are separated into five different degrees in Minnesota, with fifth-degree charges being the least serious of the bunch. That being said, don’t think you’re fine just pleading guilty and asking for leniency in the event that you end up facing fifth-degree drug charges, because the penalties and repercussions are still severe. In today’s […]
Drug Possession Charges Without Actually Possessing The Drug
Despite the charge, it’s worth noting that in Minnesota, you do not actually need to be found with a drug on your person in order to be hit with drug possession charges. Most people are charged with drug possession because police find them in possession of the drug, but that’s not always the case, and […]
