State of Minnesota v. Mohamed Abdulgani Ahmed

Summary

The Minnesota Supreme Court held that the prosecutor’s closing‑argument statement that the State need not prove the defendant knew the conspiracy involved more than fifty grams was erroneous and plain error. Because the error was prejudicial and affected Ahmed’s substantial rights, the Court reversed the conspiracy conviction, vacated the first‑degree sale and second‑degree possession convictions, and remanded for a new trial on those charges.