Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

drug offence

i have been convicted of 1 4th degree controled substance and was put on probation for 15 years than 3years later i got a charge of 5th degree controled substance and got 5 more years plus 6 mounths in jail and probation violation. know to my question probation did a search at my house one morning and found a spoon and syringe with traces of cocaine in it. i had no idea that the man i was with earlier that morning even used let alone used and left his stuff in my bedroom they took a drug test and there was no cocaine in my system for i have never used needles or cocaine is there any way i can fight this charge of possession in the 5th degree if i cant what kind of time would i be looking at


Asked on 2/01/07, 4:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Jesperson Minnesota Lawyers - Jesperson Law Offices

Re: drug offence

Thank you for your question about a 5th degree controlled substance charge.

Yes, you can fight the 5th degree charge, and from the history you have described, it is clear that you ought to do so.

I would to consider many more facts to offer you any guidance. You may feel free to contact my office if you have further questions. In the meantime, you should also apply for the public defender. If you do not qualify for the PD, then you should retain a private lawyer.

My contact information is below if you have further questions.

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Answered on 2/02/07, 11:31 am


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