The Best Defense Is a Strong Offense.
Federal drug charges, especially those involving delivery of controlled substances and drug conspiracy, are some of the most aggressively prosecuted offenses in the United States. If you're under investigation or have been indicted in federal court, you are facing a powerful government effort with vast resources—and the penalties can be devastating.
At Chris Redmann Law, PLLC we are a criminal defense firm focused on defending individuals accused of federal and state drug offenses across North Dakota, including in Bismarck, Dickinson, Williston, Fargo, Grand Forks, and Minot. We don’t just handle drug cases — we make them our priority.
Be represented by a lawyer who has been a police officer, prosecutor, and now defense attorney. Our leverage and insight is your leverage and insight.
Federal Drug Delivery & Conspiracy Charges:
What's at Stake
Federal prosecutors often bring charges under 21 U.S.C. § 841 (distribution or delivery) and 21 U.S.C. § 846 (conspiracy to distribute controlled substances). These cases commonly involve:
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Methamphetamine
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Fentanyl
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Cocaine
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Heroin
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Prescription opioids
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Marijuana (in large quantities)
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If convicted under the federal sentencing guidelines, you face:
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Mandatory minimum sentences
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Federal prison time
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Substantial fines
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Asset forfeiture
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Lifetime felony records
And when conspiracy charges are involved, a person can be held responsible for the acts of others—even with minimal involvement—if the government claims they were part of the plan.
That’s why you need a defense attorney who understands the complexity of federal drug law and how to dismantle the government’s case from the ground up.
Strategic Defense Focus:
Suppression, Discrediting, and Mitigation
Federal drug cases are built on surveillance, wiretaps, controlled buys, and the testimony of confidential informants or cooperating co-defendants. Our defense strategies are focused on:
1. Suppressing Illegally Obtained Evidence
We aggressively challenge:
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Warrantless searches
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Overbroad or defective warrants
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GPS and phone tracking violations
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K-9 searches without probable cause
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Fourth Amendment violations
If law enforcement overstepped their bounds, we’ll fight to have the evidence thrown out—which can result in case dismissals or major charge reductions
2. Discrediting Informants
Federal cases often rely on informants with credibility problems—people who are facing their own charges and are motivated by reduced sentences.
We dig deep into:
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Informant criminal history
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Prior inconsistent statements
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Improper cooperation agreements
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Lack of corroboration
When juries or judges see that an informant can’t be trusted, the government's case can collapse.
3. Negotiating for the Best Outcome
Not every case goes to trial. We leverage our reputation and relationships to negotiate:
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Reduced charges
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Dismissals of enhancements
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Sentence reductions under U.S.S.G. § 5K1.1 or Rule 35
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Pretrial diversion or drug court options when available
We never recommend a plea unless it protects your long-term freedom — and we always prepare as if your case is going to trial.
Whole-Person Representation:
Fighting Charges and Treating Addiction
We recognize that many of our clients come to us not just with legal problems — but with life struggles rooted in addiction. That’s why we offer a whole-person defense model that combines aggressive legal representation with access to addiction treatment and recovery support.
We partner with licensed addiction counselors, mental health professionals, and treatment programs across North Dakota to help clients:
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Enter treatment voluntarily before sentencing
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Show commitment to recovery during negotiations
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Provide mitigating evidence to reduce sentencing exposure
Judges and prosecutors often look more favorably on defendants who are actively working to change their lives — and we help make that possible.