The Law Offices of Kassius O. Benson, P.A. successfully represents countless individuals charged with drug crimes and narcotic offenses throughout the state of Minnesota and Washington, D.C. Kassius O. Benson has extensive experience and demonstrated success challenging every stage of narcotic charges including pre-indictment representation, motions practice, suppression hearings and jury trials.

Kassius O. Bensons represents individuals charged with:

• Conspiracy to Distribute Narcotics
• Conspiracy to Manufacture and Delivery Methamphetamine
• Possession of Narcotics
• Controlled Substance Crimes in the First Degree, Second Degree, Third Degree, Fourth Degree, and Fifth Degree
• Possession With Intent to Distribute Narcotics
• Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs
• Illegal Possession of Steroids

Kassius O. Benson successfully represents individuals charged with possession or distribution of the following drugs and narcotics:

• Methamphetamine
• Cocaine
• Crack Cocaine
• Marijuana
• Ecstasy
• Heroin
• Prescription Medication including Vicodin, Oxycotin, Percocet
• Steroids

Kassius O. Benson also represents individuals in relation to asset, property, and vehicle forfeiture matters. Those individuals have often had property such as houses, businesses, vehicles, and money seized in relation to a narcotics investigation. Mr. Benson has successfully litigated and negotiated the return of personal property in those instances.

If you are charged with drug possession or drug distribution, don’t hesitate to contact the Law Offices of Kassius O. Benson, P.A. at (612) 333-2755.

At the Law Offices of Kassius O. Benson, P.A., we defend clients in federal and state courts against charges involving all types of violent crime, including:

Kassius O. Benson has defended clients on every type of violent crime. He has had significant and successful experience as a trial lawyer in Minnesota and Washington, D.C. Mr. Benson has been lead counsel in multiple homicide trials, and he has tried over 100 jury trials. Kassius O. Benson has successfully defended every type of violent crime.

Protecting Your Rights

You have the right to challenge the police activity involving your arrest. Attorney Kassius O. Benson is an experience criminal defense attorney who works to protect the rights of clients. There are instances when the violation of a client's rights will directly affect the outcome of the case. When Attorney Benson discovers these violations, he will file necessary motions in order to safeguard these rights. These actions may include a:

• motion to suppress evidence seized after an illegal traffic stop, execution of an invalid warrant, and unconstitutional seizure.
• a motion to disclose the identities of police informants who are often the basis for the warrant.
• motion to suppress statements that violated your Miranda rights.

The Unfortunate Truth about Weapons Charges

When you are charged with a violent or drug crime involving a gun, you may face mandatory minimum jail sentences. If the court convicts you, it may have no discretion but to sentence you to some time in jail. Sometimes, however, an overzealous prosecutor may add a weapons charge even if the weapon was not yours or was found in a search, but not involved in the crime. Attorney Benson will work to minimize weapons charges when the search or stop that turned them up was unconstitutional or ownership cannot be established. He knows when the police and prosecutors violate your rights or are acting overzealously.

If charged with a violent crime, request an attorney when you are arrested. Do not talk to the police. They are trying to build a case against you. Call us 24 hours a day at (612) 333-2755. If you are helping a friend or family member in custody, tell them to not to talk to the police and call us.

If you are charged with a violent crime, don’t hesitate to call the Law Offices of Kassius O. Benson, P.A. at (612) 333-2755 or fill out the contact us form.

Under Minnesota law, individuals arrested for DWI face both criminal and civil consequences. Criminal consequences may include jail time, probation conditions, serious fines, and enhanced sentences. Civil penalties may involve loss of driving license privileges and forfeiture of your vehicle. It is important to have an attorney who is experienced with both the criminal and civil consequences involved in a DWI arrest.

The Law Offices of Kassius O. Benson, P.A. provide experienced representation of individuals charged with DWI throughout the state of Minnesota including the counties of Hennepin, Anoka, Ramsey, Saint Louis, Scott, Carver, Stearns, and Wright.

Kassius O. Benson represents individual charged with:

• Felony, Gross Misdemeanor, and Misdemeanor DWI
• Refusal to Submit to Testing
• Alcohol Concentration Over 0.08
• Alcohol Concentration Over 0.20
• Implied Consent Violations

Protecting Your Rights

Depending on the circumstances, DWI charges can be reduced, or even dismissed. This is especially true when the stop, search, or arrest violated a right to which an individual is guaranteed. Attorney Benson has the training and experience necessary to identify when the circumstances suggest that the initial stop was not for a valid reason, the field sobriety tests were administered inappropriately, or the breathalyzer or other test was administered incorrectly. When circumstances like these or other important factors arise, Kassius O. Benson can help you protect your rights.

If you have a DWI or alcohol-related driving charge, an experienced attorney can effectively guide you through the court process. 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.

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.

If you have been contacted by the police or have any reason to believe that you will be facing criminal charges in Minnesota, you should immediately contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer. The Law Offices of Kassius O. Benson, P.A. stand ready to represent your interests. On some occasions, the best opportunity to prevail in a criminal prosecution is before formal charging. Criminal defense lawyer Kassius O. Benson has successfully represented numerous individuals who were under criminal investigation in Minnesota and Washington, D.C. regarding potential charges of:

• Conspiracy to Distribute Narcotics including Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Marijuana
• Possession of Narcotics and Controlled Substances
• Conspiracy to Manufacture and Deliver Methamphetamine
• Possession With Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Marijuana
• Possession or Sale of Controlled Substance Crimes in the First Degree, Second Degree, Third Degree, Fourth Degree, and Fifth Degree
• Illegal Possession or Sale of Prescription Drugs and Steroids

At the Law Offices of Kassius O. Benson, P.A., we know that steps can be taken to effectively represent someone pre-charging. These steps include:

• Assessing the Strengths and Weaknesses of the Potential Charges
• Attempting to Convince Prosecutor Not to File Charges
• Exploring Options o Minimize or Mitigate Potential Charges
• Planning Options and Arguments for Securing Bail and Pretrial Release
• Beginning Early Investigation Prior to Charging

If you have been contacted by police and believe you are the target of a criminal investigation, don't hesitate to contact the Law Offices of Kassius O. Benson, P.A. at (612) 333-2755.