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MN Drug Sales and Trafficking: What’s the Difference?

Drug crimes are taken very seriously in Minnesota. There are many different types of drug crimes, even for those that sound similar in nature. For instance, people are often confused about the differences that exist between selling drugs and trafficking them.

These two separate drug charges do have some commonalities, but they carry some major differences too – which is why you’ll see different penalties for each of them. Here’s what you need to know about the differences

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When Is Drug Possession a Felony in Minnesota?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Crimes

If you’re facing drug possession charges in our state, then you’re facing penalties that can change the course of your life forever. In fact, the charges and penalties for drug possession here in Minnesota are quite harsh, so even small amounts of controlled substances can put you in serious legal jeopardy and have you facing serious penalties such as lengthy prison sentences or stiff fines.

In Minnesota, possession of drugs in most cases is a felony offense. Here’s

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Minnesota Drug Crimes: Planning Can Send You To Jail

Published By: Chris Keyser

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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