1. What is 5th Degree Controlled Substance – Possession?

There are 2 different ways to be charged with 5th degree controlled substance – Possession

(1) Schedule I – IV controlled substance – Minn. Stat. § 152.025 Subd. 2(1)

The possession of schedule I – IV controlled substances (with the exception of cannabis) is a 5th degree controlled substance crime.

(2) Fraud or deceit – Minn. Stat. § 154.025 Subd. 2(2)

Using fraud or deceit to either obtain or attempt to obtain controlled substances is a 5th degree controlled substance crime.

2. What’s at Stake?

There are many negative consequences that can come from a conviction for a controlled substance offense:

  1. ​Prison or Jail Sentence
  2. Forfeiture of Cars and Cash
  3. Court Fines
  4. Loss of Gun Rights
  5. Impact on Career
  6. Probation Violations

3. What are you up against?

If you look at the caption of the case, it says the “State of Minnesota v. [Your name]”. It’s not a fair fight. It’s one person versus the government. Learn about the various forces you are going against:

  1. ​​Prosecutors
  2. Police
  3. The Legislature

4. What’s going for you?

You don’t need to take your charges sitting down. ​Hire a skilled criminal defense attorney. Peter Lindstrom has been trained at the nation’s best seminar in defending drug crimes in Las Vegas, NV. Just an example of a few defenses in drug cases are:

  1. ​​​Proximity is not possession
  2. Not a sufficient weight
  3. Costco defense
  4. Entrapment
  5. 4th amendment violations
    1. warrantless car search​
    2. Defective search warrant
    3. Illegal stop of your car

Contact Subzero Criminal Defense and we can start working on your case as soon as today. (651-248-5142)