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Illinois traffic stop leads to drug trafficking charges

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 relation to an incident that occurred on Oct. 8. That day, the Missouri man was...

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Drug trafficking definition and penalties

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 a crime — a felony, to be exact. It’s a much more serious situation than...

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What is controlled substance trafficking in Illinois?

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 amount of drugs in question. Because of this, individuals convicted of controlled substance trafficking can...

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4 Illinois men accused of being part of drug transaction

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 was being conducted, a drug transaction occurred in Addison and police witnessed this transaction. Authorities...

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Illinois man accepts plea in drug manufacturing case

A 28-year-old Tremont, Illinois, man pleaded guilty on Monday to aggravated manufacturing of meth in residence where a minor younger than 18 resided. The man’s case had been expected to go to trial on Monday, and he could have received a sentence of up to 120 years if he had been convicted. Instead, the man is expected to serve 17.5 years of jail time with credit toward the 529 days that he has already served...

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Illinois man suspected of trafficking marijuana

Being found in possession of drugs can lead to serious charges. The quantity of drugs found can also affect the charges you might face, as larger amounts may also suggest that you intend to distribute the substances. Drug trafficking, like many drug-related charges carries hefty penalties, ranging from fines to jail time. One young man from Illinois is currently experiencing this firsthand after being arrested on suspicion of felony drug violations. The 20-year-old from North...

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Former Bears wide receiver acquitted of marijuana charges

Readers may remember that 35-year-old former Chicago Bears wide receiver David Terrell was arrested last October on charges of that he smoked marijuana in public. In addition, he and two others were reported to have been seen with materials used for packaging and distributing narcotics. After Terrell’s arrest, his attorney initially stated that there was no evidence that he had any possessory interest in the items confiscated by police. Neither was there any evidence that...

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Cell phone search legality an increasingly important issue

When it comes to criminal cases involving drug charges, the legality of police searches is an important issue defense attorneys look out for. While the rules police are required to follow are fairly well laid out, issues can arise from time to time, particularly as technology develops and officers have to contend with new or changed expectations of privacy. Right now, courts are grappling with the issue of whether it is considered a search for...

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Illinois drug-induced homicide law polarizes

In Illinois, not everybody agrees on how to deal with the issue of drug-induced homicide. Some advocate zero-tolerance for suppliers, whereas others say that the issue involves public health considerations, and that it isn’t always clear cut–oftentimes the victim could have been charged as well. One of the outgrowths of the latter position is a law, passed in 2012, which shields those who witness an overdose from drug possession charges when they call 911. That...

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