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Not all drug charges are created equal. Some have much harsher penalties associated with them than others. One of these here in Illinois is controlled substance trafficking. Under Illinois law, the maximum and minimum prison sentences a person convicted of controlled substance trafficking faces are double those associated with a conviction on controlled substance possession, delivery or manufacturing for the…
Recently, a man from Missouri has found himself facing drug trafficking charges here in Illinois. Specifically, he has been charged with cannabis trafficking and methamphetamine trafficking. He has also had two charges of drug possession with the intent to deliver brought against him. The four charges he is facing are all Class 1 felony charges. The charges come in…
While all drug crimes are serious, drug trafficking carries much more severe penalties than simple possession. Seeking the counsel of a criminal defense attorney who deals with drug offenses on a regular basis can help ensure you thoroughly understand all of the aspects of your case. Drug trafficking crimes are some of those most serious and can have mandatory minimum…
Facing any drug charge can expose a person to some pretty significant potential consequences. However, there are some such charges where the penalties a person can face if convicted can be particularly hefty. Here in Illinois, one of these particularly penalty-hefty charges is cannabis trafficking. When can a person face an Illinois cannabis trafficking charge? Under state law, they can…
When many Illinois residents think of drug trafficking, they may think of the huge cartels with violent criminals transporting drugs to various states and countries. While that is a form of drug trafficking, most cases happen on a much smaller scale. Trafficking refers to any sale or import of drugs – even prescription drugs. The distribution of illegal drugs is…
Drug charges recently came out of a police investigation that was conducted in Elgin and Addison. Both local and federal authorities were part of this investigation. The investigation started when a tip was submitted to federal authorities. Among the methods used during the investigation was the conducting of surveillance on a residence in Elgin. According to authorities, as this investigation…
Police can use Global Positioning System trackers to keep an eye on a car’s movement. These wireless devices can automatically be set up to transmit the location of the vehicle to the authorities, whether it’s driving or just sitting in a parking lot. This is something that has been done in drug-related cases. So, do the police need to get…
Many drug trafficking charges stem from physical events where people are caught with drugs on them. Typically, trafficking is used when people are moving a substantial amount–the amount is different for different types of drugs, but the rule of thumb is that the amount is more than the person would have for himself or herself–and this often happens in a…
The definition of drug trafficking is the sale and distribution of illegal drugs. The difference between possession and trafficking usually has a lot to do with the amount of drugs that you have. Many times, the person accused of this crime will need a good attorney on his or her side who can ensure that the authorities aren’t just going…
For some people who are facing drug charges, such as drug trafficking charges, in Cook County or in the federal court system, the behind-the-scenes happenings are often a mystery. One example of something that you might wonder about is the different types of juries that might be part of your case. There are two types of juries — the grand…