A first-degree drug crime is a felony and the most serious level of offense in Minnesota. It encompasses various types of offenses including selling, possessing, and manufacturing controlled substances. Minnesota Statutes Section 152.021 imposes heavy penalties for this level of crime, with prison sentences going up to 40 years. If you’re accused of or charged…
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Second-degree drug crimes are a felony in Minnesota, punishable up to 40 years in prison and a half million dollars in fines. Under Minnesota Statutes section 152.022, selling or possessing a certain amount of a controlled substance may constitute a second-degree crime, which is the second most serious level of offense in the state. Minnesota’s…
Having or selling certain amounts of controlled substances can constitute a third-degree drug crime in Minnesota. Under Minnesota Statutes section 152.023, this is a felony punishable with up to 20 years’ imprisonment plus hefty fines. Minnesota has strict and wide-ranging laws against drugs. Many people have been charged with serious felonies just because controlled substances…
A fourth-degree drug crime is still a felony in Minnesota. Under Minnesota Statutes section 152.024, a person convicted of this crime could face a 15-year prison sentence plus fines. If you’re charged with or arrested for a felony drug offense, call our trusted defense attorney immediately. Minnesota state law is relatively broad in what it…
A fifth-degree drug crime is the least serious level of offense under Minnesota law, but it can still result in severe punishments such as prison time, fines, and a permanent criminal record. Many individuals have unfortunately faced this charge under the state’s broad-reaching drug laws. A person could be charged in situations involving prescription drugs…
Gun laws vary widely from state to state, and whether you’re a resident or a visitor, it’s important to understand these laws before carrying a firearm in a certain state. In Minnesota, open carrying of a firearm is legal as long as the person has a permit. However, there are exceptions and related regulations. The…
Driving while intoxicated or driving while impaired (DWI) in Minnesota has four degrees of severity, with the first degree being the most serious and the fourth being least serious. Though Minnesota considers fourth-degree DWI a misdemeanor offense, it still comes with criminal consequences that can greatly affect the life of a convicted driver. Here’s what…
Third-degree driving while impaired (DWI) is a gross misdemeanor in Minnesota. Though this is less severe than a felony DWI, it is more serious than a simple misdemeanor, with penalties that include jail time, fines, and license revocation. If you are charged with a third-degree DWI, contact an experienced defense attorney to protect your rights…
Second-degree driving while impaired (DWI) is the second most serious level of DWI in Minnesota. It is a gross misdemeanor with similar punishments as those of third-degree DWI. One significant difference, however, is that second-degree DWI has harsher minimum penalties: a convicted driver could get a longer mandatory jail sentence and have their vehicle forfeited….
First-degree driving while impaired (DWI) is the most serious level of DWI in Minnesota. It is a felony that comes with severe punishments including the possibility of years in prison, thousands of dollars in fines, vehicle forfeiture, driver’s license cancellation, and years of driving restrictions. These direct penalties can also have significant ripple effects such…
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