Minnesota Drug Case Lawyer

How Important is Intent When it Comes to Drug Crimes? You Need A Minnesota Drug Case Lawyer!

If you committed a crime, regardless of if you were under the influence, it is a prosecutor’s job to prove that you have the intent to commit a crime. However, what most people don’t know is there are three types of intent that a prosecutor can prove in order to get you convicted, these include:

  • Specific Intent – This type of intent implies that you committed the crime with the specific purpose of committing a crime. If you kicked in a door to a private residence, you probably weren’t there to help them fix a leaky sink.
  • General Intent – This is a broader form of intent that states that your actions weren’t accidental. You probably didn’t trip and hit someone, but rather you had the intention to hurt them. As this type of intent can be so broad, it can also be more difficult to argue in court for the prosecutor.
  • Strict Liability – This sort of intent, occasionally called tortious intent, simply implies that you were responsible, not necessarily that you had intent. While strict liability isn’t often used in criminal cases, it can be tacked on and used in civil cases, such as where the person you may have assaulted wants the medical bills for their injuries covered. You can’t be convicted on strict liability, but it can still be used to hurt you financially.

Do You Need A Minneapolis Drug Case Attorney?

Have you made some mistakes while under the influence of drugs in the Minneapolis area? Let us help you. Whether you committed a crime while under the influence or have been arrested for the possession of drugs in Minnesota, contact us today. Drug crimes are treated very seriously under Minnesota law, and if you don’t want to face what could be life-long consequences, let Judith Samson, Attorney at Law come to your defense as an experience drug case attorney.

Disclaimer: The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.

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