Any form of drug conviction in Illinois can have a serious impact on your life and your future. For example, if you are a student who gets convicted of selling drugs, you cannot receive any student loans, grants or other aid for two years. If it happens a second time, the ban becomes permanent. Even simply having illegal drugs in your possession can have severeContinue reading
Category: Drug Crimes
Category: Drug Crimes
How Does a Court View Drug Possession Compared to Trafficking?
When it comes to drug charges, the details matter. Whether you or someone you know is facing charges of drug possession, drug trafficking or drug distribution, the consequences of a conviction on one or all of these charges can be severe and life altering. The sentence imposed by a judge is largely dependent upon the type of drug charges which a defendant might be facing. ForContinue reading
What happens if you are caught in possession of drugs?
The use of recreational marijuana has become a subject of much debate, especially since some states have chosen to legalize it. But if you reside in a state where possession is still a punishable offense, the charge is something that can follow you forever. How severe can the sentence for possession be? Although the severity can depend on what state you are in, some chargesContinue reading
Five strategies for a good drug crimes defense
If you are facing drug charges, the law provides that you may represent yourself or defer your case to a public defender who may be provided to you by the court to represent your interests. You may want someone who is known to specialize in the type of charges you are facing, especially when it comes to drug charges. Here are 5 strategies a defenseContinue reading
HB-1 redefines marijuana regulation in Illinois
While lawmakers across the nation continue to weigh the merits and caveats regarding legalization of recreational marijuana outside of Colorado and Washington, recently proposed legislation introduced to the state of Illinois, known as HB-1, seeks to regulate access to the drug among prescription patients as a controlled substance, and redefine penalties for drug use throughout the state for illicit and legal users alike. According toContinue reading
Multiple people charged in Illinois drug bust
When a drug presence is suspected in an area, authorities will often go to great lengths to track it down and apprehend those involved. This can result in lengthy investigations, raids and multiple arrests. However, it is not always easy to be certain who is responsible in cases of drug trafficking and possession, or who is simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. As aContinue reading
Illinois couple arrested for conspiring with son in drug business
Drug charges can seriously affect your reputation, not to mention putting you at risk of conviction and a permanent mark on your record. Whether you are suspected of possession, distribution, manufacture or even prescription fraud, it is not a matter to be taken lightly. These charges can also affect your family, as they may also be investigated for any involvement in the alleged crimes. In Illinois,Continue reading
Illinois driver faces drug charges after being found with a pipe
Any form of criminal charge can be a difficult thing to come to terms with, particularly if you have been falsely accused. Even without a conviction, the worry and the effect on your personal and professional life can be a severe emotional strain. However, residents of Illinois should bear in mind that an important aspect of criminal defense is that you are innocent until proven guilty. EvenContinue reading
Three Illinois men charged with felony drug crimes
Possession of illegal substances in Illinois is punishable by jail time and fines. When charges for distribution are introduced, the potential sentence for the crimes escalates quickly. Whether it is for marijuana, prescription drugs or heroin, Illinois law enforcement is looking to put those they associate with using and distributing drugs behind bars. For this reason, Chicago residents facing felony drug charges need to pursue a solidContinue reading
Authorities carry out multiple drug raids in central Illinois
The Multi-County Narcotics Enforcement Group recently carried out a series of raids at several locations in central Illinois. Authorities believe that the designer drug MDMA has been making a comeback, and that belief was bolstered when sizeable quantities of the drug were seized last week. Also found were significant quantities of marijuana and cocaine, along with more than $13,000 in cash. In the course of these investigations,Continue reading