Drug Offenses

Minnesota’s drug laws are stringent and can be harsh, encompassing a wide range of offenses with varying degrees of severity. Drug offenses can range from simple possession to more serious charges involving distribution or manufacturing. Our experienced drug defense attorneys take a personalized approach, carefully examining the details of your case to craft a defense strategy that fits your unique circumstances. We work to challenge evidence, question the legality of searches, and seek the best possible outcome for your situation. We have the experience and in-depth knowledge of Minnesota’s drug statutes to guide you to the best outcome whether that is by challenging police actions to get a case dismissed, successfully bringing a case to trial, or a successful damage control when a “not guilty” verdict is unlikely. We stay abreast of any legal changes to ensure the most effective defense for our clients.

We know that facing drug charges can be overwhelming. Our team provides compassionate and supportive legal guidance, ensuring you are informed and empowered throughout the legal process, and that you will be involved in the strategy and plan for the successful resolution of your case. If you or a loved one is facing drug charges in Minnesota, it’s crucial to have experienced and dedicated legal representation. We offer strategic and compassionate guidance to individuals caught in the complexities of a drug prosecution.

Building a Drug Offense Defensive Strategy

We take a strategic and aggressive approach to drug offense defense, leveraging our legal expertise to challenge evidence, question procedures, and build a robust defense on your behalf. While fighting out your case we create effective fall-back positions that maximize the leverage we can bring, especially when the threat of a lengthy prison sentence is a consideration that requires an alternative to an everything or nothing approach.

As criminal defense specialists we know that in almost every drug charge, there is a search. The search will be one of the most important aspects of your drug offense defense. The constitutionality of the search hinges on the specific facts of the search in your case. A search analysis is an essential component of your defense, and we take the time to do the research necessary to find any unconstitutional or illegal actions taken by the police that would require the judge to throw out the evidence gained from that search. This illegally gathered evidence is often called the “fruit of the poisonous tree” and cannot be used against you at trial.

We dig down deep in the circumstances that led to the discovery of the drugs that are being used to prosecute you. We find that in many drug cases, the police have utilized an informant to gain evidence that is used to get a search warrant. Some cases require the disclosure of an informant and not all informants are the same under the law. Some informants are more reliable and some are less reliable. We strive to eliminate the damage an unreliable witness can do to our client’s defense. Not every search warrant is valid, and we look for facts that would render any search warrant invalid.

In some cases, drugs are discovered while conducting a search for something unrelated to drugs, and other times evidence of a drug offense is discovered in plain view. Drug cases are typically successfully defended by a careful analysis of the facts leading to the discovery of the drugs, and then a successful challenge to the constitutionality of the methods used to obtain the evidence of a drug crime. Once again, it is important to have a comprehensive approach in a drug case to assure the best possible outcome for our clients.

Sentencing Strategy in Drug Offense Cases

Not all drug cases can be won, but in all drug cases that can’t be won, how you prepare for the sentencing phase may make the difference between a permanent felony drug conviction on your record, or in some cases, even a dismissal at the end of a probationary period. Knowing the best approach, whether that is challenging every aspect of the case, or making sure you have a great sentencing strategy, and even both, is what puts our firm in the position to get you the best outcome. Our goal is to get your life back to normal as quickly and efficiently as possible by adopting a comprehensive approach to resolving your case to your advantage.

In certain cases, advocating for treatment over incarceration can be a viable strategy. Our attorneys explore alternative sentencing options, such as drug courts or rehabilitation programs to address the underlying issues contributing to the drug offense. We have a great track record of using rehabilitation as a defense strategy that in some cases can still lead to dismissal even when the likelihood of success at trail is risky or unlikely. We want the best outcome for you and can successfully utilize rehabilitation when appropriate.

Why choose the Wolfgram Law Firm?

We have successfully defended clients against a variety of drug offenses, securing favorable outcomes and minimizing the impact of charges on the lives of our clients. We are known for establishing defenses that haven’t been considered before. We are also known for clients that invest in the outcome in their case. Sometimes the most successful strategy that can lead to a dismissal is to combine the threat of identified legal challenges with rehabilitation before a judge has even ordered it. We have saved our clients from countless convictions and hundreds of years of prison time in over 25 years of guiding our clients to the right outcome based on the specific facts and circumstances of their case.

The consequences of a drug conviction can be severe, affecting your freedom, employment, and future opportunities. If you are charged with a drug offense, do not risk a bad defense that leaves your future paying the price. Make sure you have a good defense with good lawyers and let our experienced defense attorneys fight for your rights, and work towards the best possible outcome for your case. Your future will not be left to chance, it will be planned and protected by our most effective defense strategy.