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Drug Crimes

Oct. 2 2024

Understanding the Role of Intent in Drug Crime Cases

Judge's gavel with handcuffs, drugs on wooden table, drug crime concept.
Posted By: azhari dev
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In Illinois and across the United States, many drug cases come down to intent. Just being in possession of drugs doesn’t mean you’ll get the maximum sentence. Prosecutors have to prove you intended to use, distribute, or manufacture the drugs to get a conviction. Intent is a tricky legal issue [...]
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Sep. 18 2024

Understanding the Distinctions Between State and Federal Drug Charges

A man in handcuffs detained the transportation of drugs.
Posted By: azhari dev
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When facing drug charges, it’s important to know that cases can be prosecuted at the state or federal level. The differences between state and federal drug charges are significant, from penalties to laws. Understanding these differences is key if you are dealing with drug charges or want to [...]
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Aug. 17 2022

Is There a Statute of Limitations on Drug Crimes in IL?

Posted By: Sami Azhari
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When someone commits a crime, they aren’t always arrested right away. In fact, a lot of time can go by between the commission of a crime and being formally charged with it. However, to protect all involved, the state has what is called a statute of limitations on crimes, including drug [...]
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Jul. 22 2022

Avoid These Common IL Drug Arrest Mistakes

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Being arrested in Illinois and charged with drug crimes can be a confusing and scary experience. Not many people have a lot of experience with law enforcement. You may not be sure what to do when arrested. There are many facets to drug crimes and the subsequent charges that can stem from [...]
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Jul. 1 2022

IL Drug Trafficking: Building a Solid Defense

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Illinois may be a state where certain drug laws have been relaxed in recent years, but that doesn’t mean it’s a place where people can do what they want in regards to controlled substances. In fact, Illinois has some very harsh drug trafficking laws that can send a person to prison for a [...]
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Apr. 27 2022

Transporting Marijuana in IL: Do It Legally

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Illinois has been at the forefront of the marijuana legalization movement. They first made it medically legal for those who needed it – then moved to make it legal recreationally across the state, decriminalizing small amounts of other drugs along the way. These changes have made a big [...]
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Mar. 4 2022

Busted in an IL Sting Operation? Know Your Rights

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Drug crimes are taken very seriously in Illinois, even with the relaxed rules regarding marijuana and the decriminalization of some substances. The police still regularly seek out drug operations that manufacture and sell controlled substances to try to get drugs off the streets. One of the [...]
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Jan. 28 2022

IL Drug Paraphernalia Possession: What Are the Consequences?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

While it may be true that marijuana has received approval recreationally and medically in Illinois in the last few years, there are still many drugs in the state that remain illegal. Methamphetamines, ecstasy, heroin, and LSD, among others, are illegal. Being caught with them can land you in [...]
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Dec. 15 2021

Careful Your Holiday Celebrating Doesn’t Lead to an IL Drug Charge

Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Even though Illinois has made some strides in the way it deals with drug possession by decriminalizing some amounts, don’t mistake that for the license to do whatever you want with drugs this holiday season. Drug possession is still a crime that gets prosecuted in Illinois. If you choose [...]
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Nov. 10 2021

How To Defend Yourself Against Drug Charges in IL Court

How To Defend Yourself Against Drug Charges in IL Court
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Criminal charges of any type can seriously derail your life. However, drug possession charges in Illinois can take your life in a direction you may not have anticipated, sending you to jail and making you responsible for thousands of dollars in fines. While Illinois has recently relaxed some [...]
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