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  • Minnesota Drug Sentencing Guidelines: Factors Affecting Sentencing for Drug Offenses
    Minnesota Drug Sentencing Guidelines: Factors Affecting Sentencing for Drug Offenses

    Minnesota drug sentencing guidelines can be complex, with many factors affecting the outcome of a case. Understanding these factors and working with an experienced criminal defense attorney can make a ...

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  • You Got Caught with Drugs, Now What?
    You Got Caught with Drugs, Now What?

    For those who are charged with a drug possession crime, their lives may change tremendously. The price to pay can be high, and oftentimes, it’s more than just the monetary amount. A conviction can ...

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  • Can You Be Convicted of a Drug Crime by Association?
    Can You Be Convicted of a Drug Crime by Association?

    In Minnesota, a person could be charged with drug possession —even if he/she doesn’t have physical possession of the substance. The state courts can still convict someone of this drug crime by ...

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  • Drug Courts in Minnesota
    Drug Courts in Minnesota

    Drug possession in Minnesota is associated with harsh penalties. A conviction for a small amount of various types of controlled substances is punishable by a maximum five-year prison term and fines ...

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  • Drug Trafficking in Minnesota
    Drug Trafficking in Minnesota

    Drug trafficking is a statewide and international illegal trade which involves the cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and sale of controlled substances. It is estimated that the drug industry ...

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  • Minnesota Marijuana Laws
    Minnesota Marijuana Laws

    The legalization of cannabis has swept the country over the past decade. So far, ten states have legalized recreational use of marijuana, while 33 states made it legal to use the plant for medical ...

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