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Being charged with any type of crime can be a frightening and uncertain experience. However, when the accusations involve drug sales or distribution, the stakes are even higher. Prosecutors have been much more aggressive with all types of drug crimes in the past few years, but even more so with those accused of selling drugs. When your freedom is at…
Cocaine related offenses can be very serious and often mean mandatory minimum sentences in the event of a conviction. These charges can also be prosecuted at both the state and federal level, meaning you need a strong criminal defense strategy to protect your rights and freedom. When you are facing criminal charges related to cocaine or other drug offenses, we…
When authorities accuse a person of having illegally sold marijuana, a question the person might have is: if I am charged, will I be facing misdemeanor or felony charges? The answer to this question will be different for different situations. For one, it can depend on the amount of marijuana a person is accused of selling. Under Illinois law, selling…
Generally, here in Illinois, being accused of having delivered cannabis to another exposes a person to heftier potential penalties than they would face for possessing cannabis. One exception to this though is if the alleged delivery was a casual delivery. State law dictates that, for penalty purposes, a casual delivery of cannabis is to be treated the same as cannabis possession rather than…
Under Illinois law, there are many different types of illegal drug conduct. One such type is delivery of an illegal drug. Today, we will discuss what exactly constitutes illegal drug delivery here in Illinois. According to Illinois law, a person “delivers” an illegal drug if they do one of the following three things: Actually transfer possession of an illegal drug.…
For certain criminal charges here in Illinois, there is both a regular form of the charge and an “aggravated” form of the charge. Delivery of methamphetamine is such a charge. Under what circumstances could a person accused of delivering methamphetamine face the aggravated form of the charge rather than the regular form? According to Illinois law, a person commits aggravated…
As we discussed in a post a couple of weeks ago, a person can end up with a major prison sentence if they are convicted on a federal drug charge. The serious nature of federal drug crime charges is a very important thing to be aware of. It is also important though for a person to not let such awareness lead…
Being accused of selling heroin has the potential to forever alter a person’s life. The penalties and reputation damage a person can be dealt if found guilty of such illegal drug conduct can be incredibly severe. Thus, promptly contacting a defense attorney with experience in drug crime cases is something individuals accused of selling heroin should strongly consider. Such attorneys…
For those in Illinois who are facing serious criminal charges in relation to the possession or distribution of drugs, the actions taken after arrest are of the utmost importance. The days that follow such an arrest can be hectic, especially for those who have to await release from jail. However, addressing one’s legal needs in relation to charges of possession…
There are a variety of different tactics authorities use in their efforts to address the problem of prescription drug abuse. Some of these tactics are aimed at cutting down on potential supply options for individuals who are seeking to illegally sell prescription drugs. Sometimes, a person will have left-over drugs in their home from a past prescription. One could see…