Arrested for a Drug Crime in Minnesota?

Minnesota Drug Crimes Lawyer & Criminal Defense Attorney

Generally, drug crimes include the possession, manufacturing or selling of drugs. Common illegal drugs include Marijuana, Heroin, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, LSD, Ecstasy and prescription drugs such as Vicodin, Valium, Celexa, Ritalin, anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications.

Common Drug Crimes include:

  • Possession, distribution, manufacturing or sale of narcotics
  • Drug trafficking and transportation
  • Prescription fraud
  • Conspiracy to traffic drugs
  • Marijuana sale, possession or manufacturing
  • Crack cocaine sale, possession or manufacturing
  • Cocaine sale, possession or manufacturing
  • Methamphetamine sale, possession or manufacturing
  • Heroin sale, possession or manufacturing

What are Simulated Controlled Substances?

Simulated Controlled Substances are legal substances represented as illegal drugs. In Minnesota, it’s a crime to sell, possess or manufacture a legal substance if you represent to someone that it’s an illegal drug. One common example of this is pretending that oregano is actually marijuana with the intent to sell.

Minnesota Drug Crimes Penalties

If convicted of certain drug crimes, a defendant can face up to 40 years imprisonment and/or a $1 million dollar fine.

Minnesota’s Drug and Controlled Substance Statutes contain several types of drug offenses (click on the links to view the applicable statute):

  1. First-Degree Controlled Substance (maximum of 30 years imprisonment and/or a $1,000,000 fine)
  2. Second-Degree Controlled Substance (maximum of 25 years imprisonment and/or a $500,000 fine)
  3. Third-Degree Controlled Substance (maximum of 20 years imprisonment and/or a $250,000 fine)
  4. Fourth-Degree Controlled Substance (maximum of 15 years imprisonment and/or a $100,000 fine)
  5. Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance (maximum of 5 years imprisonment and/or a $100,000 fine)
  6. Importing Controlled Substances (maximum of 35 imprisonment and/or a $1,250,000 fine)
  7. Possession of Substances with Intent to Manufacture Methamphetamine (maximum of 10 years imprisonment and/or a $20,000 fine)
  8. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (maximum of a $300 fine)
  9. Simulated Controlled Substances (maximum of 3 years imprisonment and/or a $20,000 fine)
  10. Anhydrous Ammonia Prohibited Conduct (maximum of 5 years imprisonment and/or a $50,000 fine)
  11. Methamphetamine Crime Involving Children and Vulnerable Adults (maximum of 5 years imprisonment and/or a $10,000 fine)

NOTE: Several of the above drug and controlled substances maximum penalties can increase for repeat offense convictions.

About Our Defense Services

Our law firm understands that drug crimes can dramatically affect your life. Being convicted of a drug crime can negatively affect your ability to obtain employment, housing and carry firearms. we understand that a drug crime charge is not always justified and that you often have a reasonable explanation. We actively interview witnesses, complete fact investigation and analyze evidence rather than relying on the prosecution’s assertions and allegations.

Contact Minnesota Drug Crimes Lawyer Christopher Keyser directly at (612) 338-5007 for a free and confidential case evaluation. You can also send us a direct email by filling out the “Free Consultation” box to the left of this page. You important and valued call will be answered 24 hours a day.

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Keyser Criminal Defense represent clients throughout Minnesota, including the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester, Mankato, St. Cloud, Moorhead, Apple Valley, Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Roseville and Woodbury.