Drug Sales and Distribution

Drugs are available on almost every street in Chicago. Even though these drugs are readily available for anyone to purchase, it is still possible to face criminal charges related to illegal drugs. For some people, their desire to hold a stash of drugs so they don't...

Marijuana might be legal for recreational purposes in Colorado, but it certainly is not in Illinois. One tobacco shop owner recently got in trouble with the law for allegedly violating our state's marijuana regulations. Undercover police have accused him and another...

The Illinois Controlled Substances Act provides a legal basis for law enforcement officers to charge people with criminal charges if they are found in possession of heroin, selling heroin, or trafficking heroin. The penalties for convictions on heroin charges are...

Many people don't think that it should be a crime to smoke marijuana. While there are some places that are decriminalizing this drug, Illinois hasn't yet followed suit. It is vital that everyone who is interested in marijuana understand how serious the consequences...

When a person is put on probation or let out of prison on parole, there are several rules he or she has to follow. One of those rules is that they not participate in any illegal activities. One man who was on parole is now being held without bond on charges stemming...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...