How to Beat a Drug Case in Minnesota?
RAM Law PLLC, uses aggressive strategies and tactics to beat a drug case in Minnesota. Due to the possession and constructive possession laws in Minnesota, beating a drug charge in Minnesota is not always easy, although it can be done. There are often multiple avenues to pursue to beat the State of Minnesota’s case against our clients.
How to Keep the State’s Evidence Out?
Evidence obtained by violating a defendant’s constitutional rights can often be kept out of the case—meaning the evidence cannot be used to convict the person of a drug crime in Minnesota. RAM Law PLLC will conduct a complete investigation to suppress evidence if law enforcement violated the person’s constitutional rights while obtaining evidence of a drug crime. Often times this happens during the initial investigation which may include an illegal search, seizure, or by obtaining an unlawful confession.
Were My Rights Violated when I was Searched or Seized?
The 4th Amendment of the Minnesota Constitution and United States Constitution protects people from illegal searches and seizures. This usually means the police must have a warrant to search a person or place, this is known as the warrant requirement. However, there are many exceptions to the warrant requirement that have been developed through case law. Absent an exception to the warrant requirement, a search or seizure requires a warrant supported by probable cause. If the government illegally searched or seized you or something you own or possess, including your home or your car, the evidence found as a result of the unlawful search generally cannot be used against you in court to obtain a drug conviction against you—no evidence, no case!
Were My Rights Violated When I was Questioned?
Many people have heard of the Miranda Warning, informing the person of their right to remain silent and not answer questions, that must be stated to the accused if the person was under arrest or told they are not free to leave. According to the Minnesota Constitution and United States Constitution, any statements to police without being notified about their right to remain silent must be suppressed—meaning the statements cannot be used against them.
Was I wrongfully Identified?
Both the Minnesota Constitution and United States Constitution do not allow any unreliable identification of the accused. This concept applies to drug cases in Minnesota as well as other possession crimes such as felon in possession of a firearm. A shrewd Minnesota criminal defense attorney likely may be able to prevent the prosecution from identifying you in court if able to prove the initial identification was not trust worthy. This can happen by showing the witness an unreliable or unclear photo or video, improper methods of showing mugshots, or line ups or suspects—no face, no case!
How to be Found Not Guilty of Possession or Sale of Drugs?
In Minnesota, many judges do not like to suppress illegally obtained evidence in drug cases. This is where a jury trial comes into play. When the judge gets the facts or the law wrong, there are many trial tactics that can be used to get that acquittal verdict.
What Defenses Can I Use at Trial?
One defense used during a drug case trial include alternate perpetrator or mistaken identity, where the police arrested and charged the wrong person for possession or sale of drugs. Another defense used at a drug trial is known as entrapment—where the police encouraged, sought out, or enticed you to commit a crime such as finding drugs for them when you are not a drug dealer. In some cases, the substance possessed or sold is not actually illegal. This can be proven by specific and scientific drug testing procedures. The attorneys at RAM Law PLLC are experienced in challenging scientific lab results that often prove nothing other than you are not guilty!
Contact the Attorneys at RAM Law PLLC for Experienced Defense
The criminal defense attorneys at RAM Law PLLC represent clients in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina, Roseville, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, Inver Grove Heights, Lake Elmo, Woodbury, Wayzata, Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Richfield, Cottage Grove, St. Paul Park, Hastings, Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, St. Cloud, Rochester, Buffalo, Shakopee, Red Wing, Faribault, Chaska, Stillwater, Brooklyn Park, Mankato, and Bloomington, Minnesota. The lawyers at RAM Law PLLC are happy to provide you with a free consultation to teach you how to beat your drug case. Call (651) 468-2108 to schedule a free and discreet consultation for your Minnesota drug case.