When it comes to talk about the so-called statute of limitations, most discussion is centered on personal injury claims and other civil lawsuits. However, the statute of limitations also applies to criminal cases. This means there is a statute of limitations on drug...
Facing an arrest and prosecution for a misdemeanor drug charge can cause havoc in your life. If you’re asking can you buy a gun with a misdemeanor drug charge in Minnesota, it is still your right to purchase a firearm under state law. A conviction is a different...
Any drug charge needs to be taken seriously. Whether the charge a misdemeanor or a felony typically hinges on whether you were merely in possession of the drug or were selling it, the kind of drug involved, and the quantity of that drug. Just because you’re charged...
If someone is charged with drug trafficking, that individual has been involved in the illegal domestic and international trade of large quantities of drugs and other controlled substances. The involvement can be in any phase of the process, from drug production to the...
The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting unexpected and unprecedented hardship for people around the world. Some experts say it’s been especially challenging for people who currently abuse drugs and for those struggling with sobriety and recovery. The anxiety and stress of...
There is news everywhere about the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. As of January 2020, 11 states have made it legal to smoke or ingest marijuana for fun or use it for medicinal use: Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Alaska, Colorado, Illinois,...
Medical cannabis use is already allowed – but you can still get a DWI While recreational marijuana legalization has yet to be approved by Minnesota lawmakers, the move is gaining public approval across the country, including in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Gov. Tim Walz...
Drug offenses have seen a steady increase over the years, with the volume of drug cases sentenced in 2017 being 70.5% more than the volume in 2010. As these types of charges increase, more and more people are seeking the assistance of Minnesota drug defense lawyer...
Minnesota lawmakers last week voted down a proposal to legalize marijuana for recreational use, effectively shutting down the debate over whether pot should be decriminalized in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. But don’t count out legal cannabis just yet. With a growing...