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While being accused of any drug crime involving meth can put a person here in Illinois into a high-stakes situation, the situation can be particularly serious for individuals accused of being involved in the manufacturing of meth. This is because a conviction on charges related to participation in the manufacturing of meth has an added consequence in Illinois. This consequence…
Sometimes, a drug case will come out of police discovering drugs during a search of a person’s vehicle. When one thinks of vehicle searches, one probably thinks of searches conducted during traffic stops. Traffic stops, however, are not the only context in which vehicle searches sometimes occur. For example, police sometimes search vehicles that have been impounded. Now, for many…
There are many instances when, during the course of their work, police have interactions with the public. In some instances, these interactions are on friendly terms, while in others they are much less so. Sometimes disputes arise over what occurred during a given police-citizen interaction. A new type of technology that some police departments are starting to use is aimed…
Many different government agencies are involved in the investigation of alleged drug crimes and the enforcement of drug laws. This includes federal agencies, most notably: the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. The DEA conducts drug investigations throughout the country. Sometimes, such investigations result in individuals being arrested and federal drug charges being brought. Last year, the DEA made 30,688 arrests here…
Citizens in Illinois and other parts of the country are protected by the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits illegal searches and seizures. However, there is some confusion as to when a search warrant is required and when a police officer can search you or your possessions without a warrant. Read on to understand the requirements. A person’s home is considered his…
Law enforcement officers have a duty to serve and protect. There are times, however, when they may go beyond the bounds dictated in the Constitution, an action which may result in the court throwing out evidence against you. You may have heard the phrase “the fruit of the poisonous,” but do you know what it means for your defense? Learn…
No-knock search warrants are a hot-button topic for the legal system. What are they, and when does the court deem it necessary to issue one? When will the court issue a warrant? The Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unlawful search and seizure, but the police can access private property through a search warrant. In Illinois, the court will typically issue…
When police officers show up at your door in Chicago and politely ask if they can come inside or conduct a search, it’s very important to know how to talk to them. People sometimes make costly mistakes because they feel nervous or they aren’t used to talking to the police. Here are some tips that can help: — Don’t give…
The fruit of the poisonous tree is an important legal idea that essentially states that anything related to an illegal means of gathering evidence is also illegal, even if it did not come directly from the primary event. When the law was broken the first time, it meant that all discoveries made by the authorities—that were only possible because of…
When you are facing drug charges, you will hear a variety of terms regarding your case. One of these terms is probable cause. Probable cause is one concept that can have a huge impact on your case. It is necessary for you to understand some points about probable cause if you are facing criminal charges. What is probable cause? Probable…