Drug Charges

Drug crimes in North Dakota range from misdemeanor possession of marijuana to felony-level trafficking of controlled substances like methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, or cocaine. Whether the charge involves personal use, intent to distribute, or drug manufacturing, the consequences can be severe and life-changing.

Under North Dakota Century Code § 19-03.1, it is illegal to knowingly possess, manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance. Drug charges are aggressively prosecuted across Bismarck, Minot, Williston, and Dickinson, and law enforcement routinely uses confidential informants, search warrants, and undercover operations to build their cases.

North Dakota classifies drugs into schedules (I through V), and penalties vary based on the substance, quantity, prior criminal history, and whether the offense occurred near a school or involved a minor.

At Heartland Law Office, we defend all types of drug charges — from first-time possession to complex conspiracy or trafficking cases. We analyze search and seizure issues, challenge lab results, question police conduct, and fight for suppression of illegally obtained evidence to protect your freedom and future.

Facing drug charges in North Dakota? Don’t risk your future. Call Heartland Law Office today for a confidential consultation in Bismarck, Minot, Williston, or Dickinson.