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Aggravated meth delivery charges in Illinois

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 meth delivery if they deliver meth and certain special circumstances are present. Given the special...

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What is ‘delivery’ of an illegal drug?

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. Constructively transfer such possession. Attempt to transfer such possession. An important thing to note is...

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Charge levels in Illinois for selling marijuana

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 marijuana falls under the offense of delivery of cannabis. The way state law regarding this...

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Pair in Illinois charged with intent of distribution of drugs

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 or distribution of drugs should take precedence over all other matters. Such is the case...

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Heroin sale charges/penalties can vary based on many things

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 can assist heroin sale defendants in developing a defense strategy finely-tailored to their specific circumstances....

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Prescription drug take-back occurring in Chicago suburb

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 how such a supply of unused drugs could be a tempting target for individuals involved...

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Man in Illinois hopes for clemency for drug sentence

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 for much longer than they might have believed. For example, one man says he never...

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Man given over a decade in prison in crack cocaine sale case

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 over a decade behind bars. The man is 35 years old. Authorities alleged that, in...

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4 arrested in relation to alleged drug scheme

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 Illinois man, a 52-year-old Illinois woman, a 24-year-old man who used to live in Illinois...

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