Prescription medication is made available via a medical referral. People see a doctor about their symptoms. The doctor prescribes medication. The patient picks that medication up from a local pharmacy. They can then possess and use the medication in accordance with...
When most people hear the words “felony” or "misdemeanor,” they probably think of a crime show on TV or a movie about detectives trying to find bad guys and then lawyers going after them in court. While some of what we see on TV is close to reality, most of it is not....
It may come as no surprise that a conviction for drug charges carries serious penalties that could affect various aspects of your life. However, if police arrest you on suspicion of involvement in drug-related activity, you might not be fully aware of the factors that...
There could be a variety of scenarios in which something that starts out as a heated verbal dispute could grow out of hand and turn physical in nature. While the idea of being involved in a physical altercation can be stressful enough as is, you might not always find...
Like every other state, Minnesota severely punishes drug possession, trafficking and similar crimes. While the state has legalized certain cannabis products (and seems likely to fully legalize recreational marijuana soon), every other controlled substance and...
Getting into an altercation with another person is never enjoyable. While some people may have a verbal spat and go their separate ways without further incident, there are times when individuals can get into physical altercations. Law enforcement takes the latter...
Minnesota drug possession laws, like other others across the country, ensure steep penalties if a person is convicted of drug-related charges. Fortunately, even if a person is accused of such crime, a conviction is never guaranteed. In fact, accused parties have the...