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Plea offers in cocaine cases

Authorities put a lot of effort into getting convictions in cocaine cases. One tactic prosecutors sometimes use to try to secure convictions in cases involving cocaine possession charges or other charges related to cocaine is to offer the defendant a plea deal containing promises to drop or reduce certain charges, make recommendations for lower sentencing or provide other leniency in exchange for a guilty plea. There are many factors it can be important to keep...

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When does a person “possess” a drug?

One thing that can be a central issue in a criminal case involving drug possession charges is whether or not the defendant “possessed” a drug. In Illinois, one of the things that prosecutors have to prove to show that a person did commit the crime of drug possession is that the person had control of an exclusive and immediate nature of a controlled substance. A prosecutor can meet this requirement by showing that the defendant...

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A strong defense is paramount when facing marijuana charges

Marijuana law is a rather confusing area of criminal law here in Illinois, in part because medical use of this drug has been legalized in the state. While some instances of marijuana possession are legal under state law, there are still a great many that are not. Under such circumstances, one could easily see instances arising in which individuals find themselves having criminal charges brought against them for conduct that they thought was legal in...

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2 men charged with possession of marijuana

Multiple agencies recently executed a search warrant in Algonquin and yielded marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Two men, ages 20 and 43, were arrested during the drug bust. They face punishment for unlawful possession of marijuana, among other charges. The Drug Enforcement Administration, Illinois State Police North Central Narcotics Task Force and McHenry County Sheriff’s Police Narcotics Task Force conducted the search on June 27. At the residence, they found 120 grams of marijuana valued at...

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Illinois man faces drug charges after high-speed chase

Drug-related crimes can be a damaging mark to have on your record. The blemish on your reputation can affect your job prospects and even result in strained relationships with friends and family. Even if you are not convicted, the charges can be emotionally draining to face. In one such case, a young man in Illinois is now facing charges of drug possession after being stopped by police in Wayne County. The 20-year-old driver, who hails...

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Chicago area rapper enters not guilty plea to marijuana charge

Chief Keef, a Chicago area rapper whose real name is Keith Cozart, reportedly pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges stemming from an arrest last month in Highland Park. According to officers, Cozart’s vehicle was stopped after they noticed its registration had expired. When he was pulled over, officers say, it became apparent that he had drugs in his car. Police said they could smell burnt marijuana in Cozart’s vehicle and that he failed a...

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Does meth really make crack cocaine ‘look like child’s play’?

In 2005, Newsweek called the “epidemic” of methamphetamine use “America’s new drug crisis.” A year earlier, a New York State Police captain described meth to the New York Times as making “crack look like child’s play.” A new report by the Open Society Foundations’ Global Drug Policy Program, however, exposes such remarks as mere hyperbole. In fact, after considering actual statistics and case studies, the researchers determined that meth simply doesn’t live up to the...

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Elmhurst family facing charges of drug possession

Five members of the same Illinois family are now facing drug charges after a search of an area house turned up prescription drugs, cannabis and cocaine. Police had been investigating the sale of illegal drugs, and as part of that investigation, got a search warrant for the house located in Elmhurst, Illinois. The search was executed on Jan. 23, and inside, authorities reportedly found various drugs and paraphernalia including Xanax, hydrocodone, cannabis, two ounces of...

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Chicago area man facing marijuana possession charge

Possessing illegal drugs in Illinois can result in serious criminal charges. A recent drug case is an example of the criminal charges individuals can face for being in possession of illegal drugs like marijuana.  A local man was recently arrested by Chicago police after they claim they found almost $1 million of marijuana in the man’s residence. The young man arrested in the case was charged with possession of marijuana and was later released. While...

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