Minneapolis Drug Crimes Lawyer Judith Samson While states like Colorado have already made recreational use of marijuana legal for their residents, other states are still evolving in their regulation of cannabis. Minnesota’s has only made cannabis legal for medical use. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, only patients who are legal residents and have… Read more »
Receiving Stolen Property in Minnesota
Charged With Receiving Stolen Property? Call Judith Samson Today! If you have been accused of receiving stolen property, you may be unsure about what that means. It doesn’t sound serious, but the truth is that it can be, especially in Minnesota. So, What Does It Really Mean? If you are charged with receiving stolen property,… Read more »
Suppressing Evidence as a Defense to Drug Charges
Minneapolis Criminal Defense Lawyer Drug charges are tricky business. They have the tendency to pop up in your life when you least expect them. It could be police kicking in your door for a low-end distribution bust or even something as commonplace as a traffic stop can turn into a drug arrest if they find… Read more »
The Elements That Make Burglary and How to Fight Them
Minneapolis Burglary Defense Lawyer Theft is a broad term, and as such, the law has seen the need to separate it in specific parts. Burglary is one such part, defined as entering someone else’s property without permission and with the intent to steal. However, like any crime, in order to convict on a burglary charge,… Read more »
When Possession Becomes Intent to Distribute
Minneapolis Criminal Defense Lawyer Minnesota takes drug crimes very seriously, and while recent years have seen the state loosen the restriction on the possession of some substances, the law is still the law. No matter what substance you have on you, if you have enough of it, an already pretty bad possession charge can become… Read more »
What to Do When Busted For Receiving Drugs in the Mail
You can get anything on the internet if you know where to look. From banned books to illegal weapons, they can be bought online. Unsurprisingly, you can also buy drugs online and a surprising amount of people already engage in the activity. This is an even more growing trend as marijuana becomes legal for recreation… Read more »
Little Alan’s Law: New DWI Law Takes Effect August 1, 2018
DWI: it’s always been a serious offense. In the state of Minnesota, it now holds more serious consequences than before. According to “Little Alan’s Law,” which went into effect on August 1, 2018, drivers who receive a DWI charge in the state of Minnesota will now face additional charges no matter what type of vehicle… Read more »
Defending People Accused of Cocaine Crimes in Minnesota
If you consider the types of crimes you could be accused of, cocaine possession and cocaine trafficking are not ones that Minnesota judges would look kindly on. We say this because the U.S. is committed to its War on Drugs as much now as it ever was. Unfortunately, people living in Minnesota can come up… Read more »
What Happens If You are the Defendant in a High-Profile Crime?
Over the last few decades, the public’s interest in crime as a form of entertainment has drastically increased. Where once the news would courteously keep most of the sordid and unpleasant details out of their print, the draw toward sensational journalism and the public’s interest in gore, tragedy, and trauma has led to a drastic… Read more »
Driving While Intoxicated in Minnesota
Getting charged with driving under the influence (DUI) or drunk driving can haunt you the rest of your days. Minnesota Is Very Serious about Drunk Driving.. According to the Centers for Disease Control, Minnesota has been handling it’s drunk driving problem relatively well (“Sobering Facts: Drunk Driving in Minnesota” (pdf)). An average of only 162… Read more »
