I recently completed a first-time 5th degree felony drug possession case. Thanks to Minnesota Statutes 152.18 there’s a good chance that my client will never have a felony drug conviction on his criminal record. So what is 152.18 and how does it prevent a conviction? Stay of Adjudication for First-Time Felony Drug Offenders Minnesota Statutes […]

5th Degree Possession of Drugs Charge and Penalties Fifth degree possession of drugs is the least severe felony drug possession crime in Minnesota. It carries a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine. You can be convicted of 5th degree drug possession not only by possessing controlled substances, but […]