Facing the Consequences of a Drug or Firearms Offense
Any drug or firearms charge can carry severe consequences for the offender. You could face jail time, but you may also face some collateral consequences as well. A criminal record can limit your ability to get a good job, rent or buy a home. You may also be placed on a violent offender registration list.
If you have recently been charged with a crime, work with an experienced attorney to protect your rights and help you minimize the consequences. Contact me — Charles M. Schiff, Attorney at Law. Located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, I have over 30 years of experience in the practice of law. I use this experience to help my clients get positive results in courts in the St. Cloud area and throughout central Minnesota.
Don't say anything. Don't sign anything, until you talk to me. — Charles M. Schiff
Representing Those Accused of Drug Offenses
I represent people charged with a range of drug offenses involving a wide range of drugs. My clients sometimes face charges related to marijuana, methamphetamine, prescription narcotics, cocaine and heroin. Depending on the quantity of the drug and the circumstances, they may face different charges in Minnesota state courts:
- Drug possession
- Possession of paraphernalia
- Possession with intent to sell
- Drug sales
Depending on the amount of drugs involved, you may be accused of a first-degree felony to a fifth-degree felony. Each one carries with it different potential consequences. To learn about the consequences you may face, talk to an attorney about your unique situation. Talking with an attorney can also help you determine whether the police violated search and seizure laws. It can help you fight vehicle forfeiture and avoid the potentially serious consequences of a conviction.
Defending Those Accused of Violent Crimes
Most people aren't aware of it, but drug crimes are considered "crimes of violence" in Minnesota. A conviction for a drug crime or another crime of violence may have a negative effect on your right to bear firearms in the future, including a lifetime ban from the possession and use of firearms. For many Minnesotans this means you lose the right to HUNT with a firearm.
As an experienced criminal defense lawyer, I know the law on drug and firearms offenses and can help you achieve the best possible results based on the facts of your case. I do this by acting aggressively, examining all the facts and laws that may affect your case, then fighting hard to make sure the judge or the jury hears your side of the matter.
Contact Chuck Schiff
If you have been accused of a drug offense, the best way to protect your rights is to talk with a lawyer. Contact my St. Cloud law office by calling 888-257-5163 or by completing my online contact form. Initial consultations are free and confidential.
