DRUG CASES

Minnesota Drug Defense Lawyer

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​The consequences of a Minnesota drug conviction are harsh and can give you problems long after your criminal case is over. If you are convicted of a felony offense, you lose the right to possess a firearm for life. If you are convicted of a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor, you lose the right to possess a firearm for three years.

 

​A drug conviction on your record can make if difficult to find a job, secure housing, maintain a professional license, and can be used against you in family court. Before you plead guilty to a Minnesota drug offense, contact Lighthouse Defense to discuss your case. ​Eric Doolittle has handled hundreds of controlled substance cases in Minnesota, including multiple felony jury trials. He understands drug crimes and how to place you in the strongest possible legal position.

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Minnesota Drug Law

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What you are charged with depends on the type and amount of controlled substance, whether the conduct involved possession, sale, or manufacture, and whether the accused has any prior drug related convictions. Minnesota drug laws are complex. In Minnesota, you can be charged with a drug sale even if you gave away or shared a controlled substance. There are many ways to defend a controlled substance charge, including:

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• Challenging the stop of a motor vehicle 

• Illegal search and seizure of your person

• Was the scope of a search illegally expanded?

• Did police follow all the correct procedures?

• Entrapment

• Was evidence mishandled?

• Chain of custody issues

• Was an informant used? Are they reliable?

• Was there probable cause to issue a search warrant?

• Was it someone else's drugs?

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Contact a Minnesota Drug Lawyer

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Every Minnesota drug case is different, with a unique set of facts. Whether you are looking for someone to stand up for your rights and fight the state's case, or protect your future by mitigating the damage, call Eric Doolittle and the legal team at Lighthouse Defense today for a free and confidential case evaluation.