Drug Crimes Defense in Minneapolis & Maplewood, MN and the greater Minnesota area

Trusted Legal Help from a Skilled Minnesota Drug Defense Attorney

If you’ve been charged with a drug crime in Minnesota, it’s critical to act quickly. Whether you were arrested for marijuana possession, caught with prescription medication, or are facing serious felony charges like trafficking or manufacturing, Peter J. Martin, a knowledgeable Minneapolis drug defense lawyer, is ready to fight for your rights.


With extensive experience handling misdemeanor and felony drug charges throughout the state, our law firm understands the nuances of Minnesota drug laws and how to challenge weak evidence, illegal searches, and overreaching prosecutors.

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Penalties you could be facing

Depending on the charge, you could be looking at a variety of consequences. Here’s a list of drug charges and the potential consequences for each of them:

Federal drug charges: Long-term federal imprisonment, steep fines or asset forfeiture

Possession with intent to distribute: Long-term imprisonment, fines or a felony record

Drug manufacturing: Property seizure, steep fines or long-term imprisonment

Prescription drug crime: Jail time, loss of medical license or fines

Simple possession: Fines, probation or short-term imprisonment

Drug trafficking: Large fines or mandatory minimum sentencing

Drug possession in a school zone: Fines and imprisonment

Drug overdose liability: Manslaughter or homicide charges

Drug paraphernalia: Misdemeanor or felony charge

Peter J. Martin will sit down with you to learn more about your situation and explain your options. From there, we’ll build a robust defense for your case in Minneapolis or Maplewood, MN.