Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

Drug charge question

If you are caught selling something (intending it to be sold as drugs), such as powdered sugar as coke, can you get a charge?


Asked on 11/27/06, 2:26 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

Re: Drug charge question

Yes. You may be charged with a felony under Minnesota Statutes Sec. 152.097 for selling or delivering a simulated controlled substance. It is punishable by up to 3 years in prison.

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Answered on 11/27/06, 2:33 pm
Thomas C. Gallagher Gallagher Criminal Defense

Re: Drug charge question

Yes. See Minnesota Statutes Section 152.097, making sale of a simulated "controlled substance" a felony crime.

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Answered on 11/27/06, 3:13 pm


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