Felony Drug Possession Defense

Summary

In Minnesota, you can be charged with constructive possession if drugs are found in a vehicle youre in, even if theyre not on your person. Ask your public defender about the knowledge and dominion and control elements. To prove lack of knowledge, provide an alibi, show no fingerprints or DNA on the drugs, and demonstrate no motive or past history of drug use. Discuss these strategies with your public defender.

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Hi im being charged with a 3rd degree felony drug possession in Mn and im not exactly sure why i was wondering what i should do or what i should ask my public defender
Hello ****, here's what you can ask your public defender:
- Why am I being charged with 3rd degree felony drug possession?
- What evidence does the prosecution have against me?
- What are my legal options and potential defense strategies?
- What are the potential consequences if I am convicted?
Remember, it's crucial to understand the charges and your rights.
K heres my situation. i was a passenger catching a ride from my nephew we got pulled over for a tail light issue and the next thing i know is im being arrested because the vehicle was apparently stolen which i had no knowledge of and there was apparently drugs in the vehicle which i didnt know there was either why was i arrested?
In Minnesota, you can be charged for "constructive possession" of drugs if you're in a place where drugs are found, even if they're not on your person.
- Ask your attorney about the "knowledge" and "dominion and control" elements of constructive possession.
- Explore the possibility of a Fourth Amendment violation if there wasn't probable cause for the vehicle search.
So how do i prove that i had no knowledge?
In Minnesota, to prove lack of knowledge in a drug possession case, you could:
- Provide an alibi or evidence showing you had no access to the area where the drugs were found.
- Show lack of fingerprints or DNA on the drug packaging.
- Prove you had no motive or past history of drug use or possession.
Discuss these options with your public defender.