Chicago Drug Crimes Attorney
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This page is provided to give an overview of the types of drug or narcotics charges and offenses that a person in Chicago or Illinois may encounter. Feel free to look through the site or just call Mr. Weisberg right now to discuss your case. He can always be reached on his cell phone (773) 908-9811.
The Illinois State Police (ISP) estimates that around 78,000 individuals are arrested for drug charges each year in Illinois. While the most common charge filed in drug arrests during a given year is possession of cannabis (marijuana), many individuals were also charged with the possession, sale or manufacture of drugs such as heroin, cocaine, ecstasy and other dangerous drugs.
According to Illinois state law, drug charges are classified according to the type of drug involved, the amount or weight of the drug that is found and whether the drugs were merely possessed or were manufactured or intended to be sold or delivered. Drug crimes range from minor misdemeanor offenses such as possession of small quantities of cannabis to 60 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for delivering large amounts of controlled substances such as cocaine or heroin.
Because drug charge convictions can carry large sentences and other severe penalties, it’s crucial that anyone charged with a drug offense in Chicago (or the greater Illinois area) contact the Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg. Mr. Weisberg has a proven track record of success in handling even the most complex drug cases. He recognizes that the penalties associated with these types of cases are severe and can damage a person’s life forever. He, therefore, strives to provide a thorough and effective defense.
Types of Drug Crimes and Offenses
In general, drug charges for controlled substances such as cocaine and methamphetamine are more serious and, consequently, carry harsher sentences than those for marijuana. If you or a loved one are facing cocaine charges, heroin charges, ecstasy charges, methamphetamine charges or other serious narcotics offenses, you should call a top level criminal defense lawyer immediately.
Specifically, the following are the classifications of and sentences associated with the following drug charges and offenses in the state of Illinois:
Possession of Cocaine (PCS) (Charge / Offense)
0-15 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(c) Class 4 1-3 years prison
15-100 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(2)(A) Class 1 4-15 years prison
100-400 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(2)(B) Class 1 6-30 years prison
400-900 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(2)(C) Class 1 8-40 years prison
900+ grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(2)(D) Class 1 10-50 years prison
Delivery of Cocaine/ Possession with intent to deliver (Charge /Offense)
0-1 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(d)(i) Class 2 3-7 years prison
1-15 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(c)(2) Class 1 4-15 years prison
15-100 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(2)(A) Class X 6-30 years prison
100-400 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(2)(B) Class X 9-40 years prison
400-900 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(2)(C) Class X 12-50 years prison
900+ grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(2)(D) Class X 15-60 years prison
Possession of Heroin (PCS) (Charge / Offense)
0-15 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(c) Class 4 1-3 years prison
15-100 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(1)(A) Class 1 4-15 years prison
100-400 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(1)(B) Class 1 6-30 years prison
400-900 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(1)(C) Class 1 8-40 years prison
900+ grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(1)(D) Class 1 10-50 years prison
Delivery of Heroin/ Possession with intent to deliver (Charge / Offense)
0-1 gram 720 ILCS 570/401(d)(i) Class 2 3-7 years prison
1-15 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(c)(1) Class 1 4-15 years prison
15-100 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(1)(A) Class X 6-30 years prison
100-400 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(1)(B) Class X 9-40 years prison
400-900 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(1)(C) Class X 12-50 years prison
900+ grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(1)(D) Class X 15-60 years prison
Possession of Ecstasy (PCS) (Charge / Offense)
0-15 tablets 720 ILCS 570/402(c) Class 4 1-3 years prison
15-200 tablets 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(7.5)(A)(ii) Class 1 4-15 years prison
200-600 tablets 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(7.5)(B)(ii) Class 1 6-30 years prison
600-1,500 tablets 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(7.5)(C)(ii) Class 1 8-40 years prison
1,500+ tablets 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(7.5)(D)(ii) Class 1 10-50 years prison
Delivery of Ecstasy / Possession with intent to deliver (Charge / Offense)
0-10 tablets 720 ILCS 570/401(d)(iii) Class 2 3-7 years prison
10-15 tablets 720 ILCS 570/401(c)(7.5)(ii) Class 1 4-15 years prison
15-200 tablets 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(A)(ii) Class X 6-30 years prison
200-600 tablets 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(B)(ii) Class X 9-40 years prison
600-1,500 tablets 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(C)(ii) Class X 12-50 years prison
1,500+ tablets 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(D)(ii) Class X 15-60 years prison
Possession of Crystal Methamphetamine (Charge / Offense)
0-15 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(c) Class 4 1-3 years prison
15-100 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(7.5)(A)(i) Class 1 4-15 years prison
100-400 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(7.5)(B)(i) Class 1 6-30 years prison
400-900 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(7.5)(C)(i) Class 1 8-40 years prison
900+ grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(7.5)(D)(i) Class 1 10-50 years prison
Delivery of Crystal Methamphetamine / Possession with intent to deliver (Charge / Offense)
0-10 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(d)(iii) Class 2 3-7 years prison
10-15 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(c)(7.5)(i) Class 1 4-15 years prison
15-100 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(A)(i) Class X 6-30 years prison
100-400 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(B)(i) Class X 9-40 years prison
400-900 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(C)(i) Class X 12-50 years prison
900+ grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(D)(i) Class X 15-60 years prison
Possession of Cannabis (Charge / Offense)
0-2.5 grams 720 ILCS 550/4(a) Class C 1-30 days jail time
2.5-10 grams 720 ILCS 550/4(b) Class B 1-180 days jail time
10-30 grams 720 ILCS 550/4(c) Class A 1-364 days jail time
30-500 grams 720 ILCS 550/4(d) Class 4 1-3 years prison
500-2,000 grams 720 ILCS 550/4(e) Class 3 2-5 years prison
2,000-5,000 grams 720 ILCS 550/4(f) Class 2 3-7 years prison
5,000+ grams 720 ILCS 550/4(g) Class 1 4-15 years prison
Delivery of Cannabis / Possession with intent to deliver (Charge / Offense)
0-2.5 grams 720 ILCS 550/5(a) Class B 1-180 days jail time
2.5-10 grams 720 ILCS 550/5(b) Class A 1-364 days jail time
10-30 grams 720 ILCS 550/5(c) Class 4 1-3 years prison
30-500 grams 720 ILCS 550/5(d) Class 3 2-5 years prison
500-2,000 grams 720 ILCS 550/5(e) Class 2 3-7 years prison
2,000-5,000 grams 720 ILCS 550/5(f) Class 1 4-15 years prison
5,000+ grams 720 ILCS 550/5(g) Class X 6-30 years prison
To help get the charges against his clients reduced or dropped entirely, Mr. Weisberg works diligently and tirelessly to build the strongest defense possible. In addition to compiling all evidence that supports his clients’ claims, he examines the facts of the case to find out if any part of the arrest and subsequent investigation was performed illegally. Mr. Weisberg is extremely knowledgeable about Illinois drug laws and will do everything possible to achieve favorable outcomes for his clients.
When arrested for and facing serious criminal charges, it is critical to find a great criminal defense lawyer who is at the top of his profession. Finding an experienced criminal defense attorney is the best thing you can do to protect your reputation and avoid jail time or prison time. Mr. Weisberg handles all felony and misdemeanor charges in all Cook County courthouses including Chicago (and all branch courts), Skokie, Rolling Meadows, Maywood (Maybrook), Bridgeview and Markham.
If you would like to reach Mr. Weisberg quickly and directly, please call his cell phone 24/7 at (773) 908-9811 or Text LAWYER to 25827 for prompt call back. The consultation is free.
