Drug paraphernalia laws in Illinois target tools and equipment used for drug consumption, manufacture or distribution. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia can lead to serious criminal charges. Understanding what constitutes drug paraphernalia can help you...
Possession of drug paraphernalia means having items used to consume, produce or distribute illegal drugs. These items include pipes, bongs, rolling papers, syringes and modified everyday objects. The law considers these items illegal because of their association with...
In Illinois, as well as in many other states, the criminal justice system has undergone significant transformation in recent years. Scientific developments and research in substance abuse and drug addiction have led to the introduction of specialized intervention...
Prescription drugs help many individuals across the United States manage various medical conditions. However, the misuse and abuse of prescriptions is a growing concern, leading to strict regulations and potential criminal charges in Illinois. 1. Possession of...
The Illinois Controlled Substance Trafficking Act prohibits the transportation of any amount and class of illegal drugs across state lines. Specific parameters exist to determine trafficking violations. What is drug trafficking? Prosecutors must prove the defendants...
Drunk driving laws have been on the books for a long time, and researchers have developed straightforward ways to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC). Over time, lawmakers have adjusted the rules for “how much is too much” to be able to drive safely. Now that...
Men are arrested at higher rates than women, and men make up the majority of the prison population in the United States. But women make up an increasing number of drug arrests. The data only tells one side of the story. We must understand the impact that drug arrests...
Since the beginning of 2020, Illinois law has allowed possession of small amounts of marijuana, such as up to an ounce of flower and up to five grams of concentrated cannabis (i.e., hashish and tincture). While growing your own marijuana for recreational use is still...
Recently, Illinois became the first state in the U.S. to end the practice of requiring arrested people to post bail money or stay in jail until their criminal charges are resolved. This landmark law could be a step toward making the state's criminal justice system...
Possessing dangerous drugs is not the only way to run afoul of drug laws. Both the state of Illinois and the federal government have criminalized the use and possession of items known as drug paraphernalia. In the event a police officer discovers paraphernalia during...
