1st Degree:

  • Imprisonment for up to 30 years and up to $1,000,000 fine.

2nd Degree:

  • Imprisonment for up to 25 years and up to $500,000 fine.

3rd Degree:

  • Imprisonment for up to 20 years and up to $250,000 fine.

4th Degree:

  • Imprisonment for up to 15 years and up to $100,000 fine.

5th Degree:

  • Imprisonment for up to 5 years and up to $10,000 fine.

 

Minnesota Drug Crime Defense Attorney

Drug crime charges are serious and can result in consequences including hefty fines and jail time. If you have been charged with a drug crime in Minnesota, it is essential that you retain an attorney to fight on your behalf.

In Minnesota, drug crimes include possession, distribution/sale and manufacturing. While some drug crimes may be misdemeanors, most Minnesota drug crimes are charged at the felony level. Many of these offenses require lengthy jail or prison sentences and should not be taken lightly. Additionally, a drug crime conviction may make it difficult to obtain housing or employment upon release. To ensure that you have the best defense against these damaging charges, it is important that you retain an experienced drug crime defense attorney.

Defense against drug crime charges

Criminal defense attorney John E. Roach will prepare a defense against your charges based on your individual situation. No matter the details, John will formulate the best defense against the drug crime charges you are facing. John will analyze the evidence against you and challenge any improperly obtained evidence. Additionally, he will challenge police action violating your due process rights and ensure that any evidence obtained through constitutional violation is suppressed. Call John E. Roach at 651-468-2103 for a free consultation.