Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Chicago is a city that has a rich history. Some of that history includes a period that was associated with drug cartels. These drug cartels sold alcohol during prohibition and began to focus on other drugs as time progressed. In addition to those sales, these cartels were also involved in intimidation, embezzlement, extortion and murder. Because they were so influential,…
In our last post, we discussed some of the penalties of federal drug trafficking charges. After reading that post, you probably see why having a defense strategy is so important. The fact of the matter is that there isn’t any such thing as a one-size-fits-all defense when it comes to federal drug trafficking charges. Instead, each case has to be…
Facing drug charges can lead to uneasy thoughts for many people. When the drug charges you are facing are federal charges, you might begin to feel worried or stressed. The truth of the matter is that federal drug crimes, such as federal trafficking, carry harsh penalties that can’t be ignored. For some drugs in specific amounts, including cocaine, cocaine base,…
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…
In our last blog post, we discussed various aspects that pertain to search and seizure laws. That post brought up some important points about the rights of citizens. We know that it can sometimes be difficult to know exactly what your rights are when you are dealing with the police. We can help you to ensure that your rights remain…
Police searches often play a fairly major role in drug cases. Police have many different requirements placed on them when it comes to property searches. One term that individuals may hear thrown around quite a bit when it comes to these requirements is probable cause. Generally speaking, probable cause is a requirement regarding the level of information authorities need to…
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…
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…
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…
Multiple agencies recently executed a search warrant in Algonquin and yielded marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Two men, ages 20 and 43, were arrested during the drug bust. They face punishment for unlawful possession of marijuana, among other charges. The Drug Enforcement Administration, Illinois State Police North Central Narcotics Task Force and McHenry County Sheriff’s Police Narcotics Task Force conducted the…