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Minnesota Drug Crimes: Planning Can Send You To Jail

Sometimes, planning a crime is just as bad in the eyes of the law as committing it, as one Minnesota woman recently found out.

A Minnesota woman was sentenced to seven years behind bars for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in the state. The court states that she planned with others to distribute the drug. She pleaded guilty in the face of the evidence against her.

Drug crimes are taken very seriously in Minnesota, as evidenced by the

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Did You Know There Are Drug Crimes in MN That Don’t Involve Drugs?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Paraphernalia

Crimes have a way of catching up to you, as one Minnesota woman recently found out.

A woman was arrested in Wisconsin for, among other things, drug paraphernalia charges.

When police arrested her, they also discovered that she was wanted in Minnesota for murder charges related to the death of her 1-year-old daughter.

While not every drug paraphernalia suspect will face murder charges, this case does show one very important thing: even charges for a crime that you

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California Meth Seized by Minnesota Law Enforcement

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Possession | Drug Trafficking

Minnesota, like many states, takes drug trafficking incredibly seriously – and the law reflects that.

In fact, a few years ago Minnesota made some changes to existing laws regarding controlled substances. Now, those found guilty of trafficking controlled substances face severe penalties.

Three accused people are about to experience the harshness of Minnesota drug trafficking laws.

After a six-month investigation, Minnesota law enforcement made three arrests in connection with methamphetamine trafficking that stretched all the way

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Drug Offenses: Your Guide to Minnesota Presumptive Sentencing

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Crimes

In Minnesota, as well as the rest of the United States, sentencing guidelines for those convicted of crimes are based on a belief that more serious crimes should be punished more harshly. Also, repeat offenders should face more serious consequences.

Presumptive sentences are based on the severity of the crime perpetrated and the offender’s record. Of course, this is a simplified explanation — especially in Minnesota.

Minnesota has enacted new drug sentencing laws. They changed the game

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How a Stay-at-Home-Violation Could Lead to a Minnesota Drug Crime Charge

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: COVID-19/Coronavirus | Drug Crimes

With a stay-at-home order firmly in place in Minnesota through a governor’s order, Minnesotans are expected to stay at home.

These days, going out for a drive in your car can lead to more than you bargained for – as one Minnesota couple now charged with felony drug crimes for possession of methamphetamines has found out.

Ignoring the parameters of this order can land you in hot water with police, who can pull you over and search your

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Face Minnesota Drug Charges in Treatment Court If You Suffer Addiction

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Possession | Drug Trafficking

Anybody can become addicted to drugs, whether it’s opioids, meth, or heroin, and as we all well know, any kind of drug or alcohol addiction can impact your judgment. The real problem arises when these issues result in criminal behavior and unwise decisions.

If you find yourself in such a situation, you might be able to pay your penance and turn your life around without serving years in jail.

In Minnesota, you might have the option to

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You Failed a Minnesota Drug Screening – Will You Be Charged?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Test Failure

It’s possible to come up positive for various illicit substances during a drug screening even if you haven’t committed a drug crime.

If you’ve taken a drug test recently and failed, or if you’re worried about failing one in the future, you may face a variety of consequences. The good thing is that the consequences of failing a drug test are usually clearly defined.

This is because, according to Minnesota law, employers are required to post their