Drug Offenses

Top Chicago, IL Drug Possession Lawyers Near You

October 1, 2024
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Are you or someone you know in need of a Chicago drug possession lawyer? Hiring an experienced Chicago drug lawyer to fight for you on your day in court is essential to your freedom. Drug laws are complex, which is why you immediately need to find the right Chicago drug possession attorney to begin mounting […]

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Top Rolling Meadows, IL Drug Possession Lawyers Near You

August 2, 2024
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Have you been arrested on drug possession charges in the Rolling Meadows, IL area? Facing these charges alone can be frightening and intimidating. You need a drug defense lawyer who will do everything in their power to fight for your rights on your day in court. To help you find the right drug possession lawyers, […]

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What is the law in Illinois on possession of cannabis?

August 26, 2022
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NOTE: This page includes updated content to explain how cannabis possession crimes changed following passage of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. After January 1, 2020, Illinois made it lawful to possess and use cannabis for recreational purposes. But in certain cases, the possession of cannabis remains unlawful and can result in criminal charges. Even […]

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How Does Illinois Address Possession of a Controlled Substance?

July 29, 2022
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The unlawful possession of illegal drugs is an exceedingly common charge in Illinois. Referred to legally as controlled substances, possession crimes involving these drugs can be extremely serious for an alleged offender. A guilty verdict can result in stringent penalties under Illinois law, up to and including jail or prison time and hefty criminal fines. […]

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Conviction for felony offense involving a motor vehicle will suspend your Illinois driver’s license

April 19, 2022
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NOTE: The article below was modified to explain how the License to Work Act (Public Act 101-623) changed Illinois law concerning driver’s license suspension. After an effective date of July 1, 2020, the License to Work act effectively eliminated driver’s license suspension for non-moving violations, including many felony offenses that did not involve a motor […]

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What is the law in Illinois on possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver?

August 26, 2021
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NOTE: This article includes new materials to illuminate how the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (Public Act 101-0027) changed Illinois law on January 1, 2020. Since that time, it is legal to possess and use cannabis for recreational purposes in Illinois. Though possession of cannabis with intent to deliver remains a criminal offense. Illinois courts […]

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Truth-in-sentencing: defendants must serve more than 50% of the sentence imposed

July 1, 2021
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NOTE: The article below includes updated material to explore how Public Act 101-440 impacted truth-in-sentencing laws in Illinois. After an effective date of January 1, 2020, this Act opened a new avenue to sentence credit for eligible inmates. Defendants in felony cases are subject to special rules for their criminal sentence. Compared to misdemeanor sentencing, […]

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720 ILCS 570/401: Drug Trafficking & Distribution Offenses Under the Illinois Criminal Code

June 5, 2020
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Drug trafficking involves the transportation of illegal drugs and other controlled substances into the State of Illinois. Given the potential dangers involved with this type of enterprise, the Illinois Criminal Code imposes severe punishment for drug trafficking crimes. To understand the boundaries of it will be helpful to first review the Illinois laws against and […]

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720 ILCS 570/401: How Does Illinois Address Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver?

November 14, 2019
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The Illinois Controlled Substances Act establishes the state laws against and penalties for various drug crimes. Under this act, illegal drugs – referred to legally as controlled substances – are divided into different schedules based on medical use and addictiveness. In addition to rules against possession of a controlled substance, this act also prohibits the […]

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What are the Illinois Laws Against Possession of Controlled Substances?

August 29, 2019

In the interest of public health and safety, the State of Illinois prohibits most people from possessing controlled substances, such as heroin, cocaine, and other illegal drugs. Under the Illinois Controlled Substances Act (the Act), which is codified as 720 ILCS 570/1 et seq., any person who possesses a controlled substance without authorization is subject […]

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