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Drug Charges - Frequently Asked Questions

#### What are potential consequences facing a person charged with a drug crime?

When charged with a drug crime, an individual may face a number of civil and criminal consequences including:

- Confinement in Prison
- Jail Time in a local workhouse or jail
- Probation
- Fines
- Court restrictions on conduct, associations, and behavior
- Court-ordered drug testing through blood or urine testing
- Compelled drug treatment and rehabilitation
- Seizure of assets, money, vehicles, and property
- Loss of federal benefits including student loan eligibility
- Immigration consequences for non-citizens

#### What should I do if I am arrested or questioned by police regarding a drug offense?

If you are the subject of a narcotics investigation or arrest, you should decline to speak to the police by asserting your Right to Remain Silent. You should also retain an attorney experienced with the criminal defense of drug crimes.

#### How can the Law Offices of Kassius O. Benson, P.A. effectively represent my interests if I am the subject of an investigation for a drug offense?

At the Law Offices of Kassius O. Benson, P.A., we effectively and aggressively represent individuals charged with drug offenses. While every case is different, you can expect that we will provide an effective defense by:

- Conducting legal research on the issues and developing a defense for your charge
- Investigating all aspects of the case and the circumstances leading to your arrest and charging
- Interviewing and planning for the testimony of all witnesses related to case
- Contacting law enforcement or the prosecutor in an attempt to prevent indictment or minimize the charges that are filed
- Bringing motions to eliminate or reduce the amount of bail needed
- Bringing motions to suppress, or exclude, evidence seized in the case based on illegal searches, illegal arrests, and illegal warrants
- Bringing motions to dismiss the case
- In proper circumstances, negotiating alternatives to jail time
- Preparing the case for jury trial

To learn more about how the Law Offices of Kassius O. Benson, P.A. can help you, call (612) 333-2755 or fill out the contact us form.

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The Law Offices of Kassius O. Benson, P.A., in Minneapolis, Minnesota, represents residents of the counties of Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Dakota, Wright, Scott, Carver, Stearns, and Isanti. Attorney Benson also handles cases in the cities of Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Bloomington, St. Louis Park, Roseville, Brooklyn Center, St. Paul, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Richfield, Edina, Hopkins, Golden Valley, Eden Prairie, St. Anthony, New Brighton, St. Cloud, Mankato, Winona, and Washington DC.

Law Offices of Kassius O. Benson, P.A.
2915 Wayzata Boulevard South, Suite 101
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Phone: (612) 333-2755 ▪ Fax: (612) 455-6661

2915 Wayzata Boulevard South, Suite 101
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Phone: (612) 333-2755
Fax: (612) 455-6661

The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.

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