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Sometimes, a drug crime allegation will lead to a person facing charges on the federal level. There are many different reasons why it can be a very serious thing to be facing federal drug charges. One is that many federal drug charges carry mandatory minimums. A mandatory minimum is when a given criminal charge has a required minimum sentence for…
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…
Marijuana law is a rather confusing area of criminal law here in Illinois, in part because medical use of this drug has been legalized in the state. While some instances of marijuana possession are legal under state law, there are still a great many that are not. Under such circumstances, one could easily see instances arising in which individuals find…
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…
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…
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…
Authorities put a lot of effort into getting convictions in cocaine cases. One tactic prosecutors sometimes use to try to secure convictions in cases involving cocaine possession charges or other charges related to cocaine is to offer the defendant a plea deal containing promises to drop or reduce certain charges, make recommendations for lower sentencing or provide other leniency in…
Many drug cases in Illinois find their start in a traffic stop. There are many different valid reasons for police to conduct a traffic stop on an individual. One thing, however, that one would hope would never be the reason behind a police officer deciding to pull a driver over is the driver’s race. Worryingly though, a recent study raises…
One thing that can be a central issue in a criminal case involving drug possession charges is whether or not the defendant “possessed” a drug. In Illinois, one of the things that prosecutors have to prove to show that a person did commit the crime of drug possession is that the person had control of an exclusive and immediate nature…
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…