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You’ve been arrested with drugs. More importantly, you’ve been arrested with a lot of drugs and you have no idea what to do next. This guide outlines crucial actions you should take if you are caught with a large amount of drugs and face charges of intent to distribute. What to Do If You’re Caught with a Large Amount of…
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 run out can sometimes lead to criminal charges that accuse them of selling or…
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 man of selling pot out of his store. The smoke shop owner, a 24-year-old man, was arrested charged with…
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 serious, even in the case of a possession charge. What are the penalties for some heroin possession convictions? Being in…
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 are for people who are charged with selling marijuana in Illinois. Criminal charges for selling marijuana can…
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 from a traffic stop due to speeding. The…
Drug-related crimes should not be taken lightly by those who are faced with them. For decades, authorities have come down especially hard on suspected drug offenders, pursuing multiple charges and harsh sentences. If convicted, a person’s family, future job opportunities and freedom could all be in jeopardy. Even seemingly minor offenses or non-violent offenders could end up sentenced to prison…
Drug dealing is an incredibly serious type of conduct to be accused of. If a person is found guilty of having made drug sales, they can be given rather massive prison sentences. This is illustrated in a recent drug dealing case from a neighboring state, Indiana. It appears that the man who was convicted in this case will be spending…
Sometimes, state and federal authorities combine their efforts when it comes to drug crime enforcement. This can be seen in a recent case that involves individuals from Illinois. Law enforcement agencies at both the state and federal level worked together on a joint investigation, and this investigation led to four individuals being arrested and charged. The four are: a 56-year-old…
Sometimes, drug-related investigative operations by authorities result in large numbers of individuals having charges brought against them. This can be seen in a police investigation that recently occurred in Chicago. The investigation was of alleged drug activity in the city’s West Side. According to authorities, a drug distribution operation involving crack cocaine and heroin was being run in this area.…