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Drug Possession

Defense tactics when facing drug charges

There are a handful of ways that you can defend yourself when facing drug charges in Illinois. Obviously, the tactic that you use depends on the situation, but a few examples are listed below, and it’s wise to understand how they work. Illegal Search First of all, even if you admit that drugs were found in your possession, you may be able to get the charges dropped if the search was illegal. For example, if...

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Drug Trafficking

Do the police have to get a warrant to track a car?

Police can use Global Positioning System trackers to keep an eye on a car’s movement. These wireless devices can automatically be set up to transmit the location of the vehicle to the authorities, whether it’s driving or just sitting in a parking lot. This is something that has been done in drug-related cases. So, do the police need to get a warrant to do it? They absolutely do. One of the biggest cases that set...

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Search and Seizure

Advice for talking to police officers

When police officers show up at your door in Chicago and politely ask if they can come inside or conduct a search, it’s very important to know how to talk to them. People sometimes make costly mistakes because they feel nervous or they aren’t used to talking to the police. Here are some tips that can help: — Don’t give your consent. You’re not obligated to let the police into your home, no matter what...

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