Fake drugs will still lead to charges
Whether a person does it as a joke or a way to scam people out of money, selling or distributing fake or artificial drugs is still a crime. According to the Illinois General Assembly, there is no difference between real and fake drugs when it comes to illegal...Consequences for Illinois drug charges
Drug-related offenses carry strict penalties in Illinois. State laws provide guidelines about how the judge will handle possession, trafficking and related charges. Before your court date, learn more about the potential legal consequences for a conviction. Felony...Counterfeit drugs are a danger to society
With prescription medication, it is wise to only take the medication your doctor prescribed to you. If a doctor does not prescribe you a medication, then it is best that you do not trust another person’s medication. If you take someone else’s prescription medication,...How forensic drug chemistry and drug offenses are connected
If an Illinois police officer searches a home and arrests someone in the home on suspicion of a drug crime, the officer might seize certain items as possible evidence. Often, the seized property is in connection with alleged drug offenses. Penalties under conviction...Defense strategies are important when refuting drug offenses
If an Illinois police officer searches a vehicle, home or person and winds up making an arrest, the individual taken into custody may encounter numerous legal challenges if prosecutors file charges. Especially concerning suspected drug offenses, penalties under...Drug offenses: Illinois police made multiple arrests recently
Illinois police have apparently been busy investigating drug activity and executing search warrants in the Wood River area. On a recent Tuesday, they made six separate arrests for drug offenses. It is important to remember, however, that an arrest does not constitute...Drug offenses: If cops say your car smells like marijuana
When an Illinois police officer makes a traffic stop, there is no way to predict the ultimate outcome of the situation. Sometimes, an officer will merely issue some type of warning, such as telling a driver to slow down, then be on his or her way. Other times,...Illinois police search home, resident arrested re drug offenses
When Illinois police suspect someone of a crime, they often pay a surprise visit to that person’s home. Homeowners may exercise their personal rights in such situations, which is why it is critical to understand ahead of time what those rights are and how to...When holidays are cut short due to charges for drug offenses
Many Illinois residents are currently planning or already enjoying holiday celebrations for 2018. Most can relate to high levels of stress that often accompany the holidays — some, more than others. If serious personal problems arise, such as marriage trouble or...
