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 […]
The Five Degrees of Drug Possession in Minnesota
Drug crimes are one of the most common crimes across the state, but the way they are penalized varies based on a number of different factors. The two biggest factors that impact your potential penalties are what drug you were in possession of, and how much of it you had. Below, we take a closer […]
Minnesota Plans To Reduce Many Future Drug Crime Sentences
The Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission approved a motion that would reduce prison sentencing guidelines for a variety of drug crime offenses. The approved measure would reduce prison sentences for individuals convicted of first- and second-degree drug possession. First-degree possession sentences would be nearly cut in half, and second-degree offenders could receive probation instead of the current […]
