Articles Posted in Drug Crimes

You’ve counted down the last moments of 2022, and now 2023 is here – it’s time for a fresh start. However, moving on from the previous year can be a bit more complicated if you’re facing criminal charges from the last minutes of 2022. Some crimes commonly get people arrested in Illinois on New Year’s…

Thanksgiving is traditionally a time of year that is about celebration and relaxation. Sometimes, however, celebrating can go too far and involve illegal drugs. If you were arrested on Thanksgiving or the weekend following for drugs, it could be a complex situation. The holiday shuts down the courts and means you may need to settle…

However, there are still some controlled substances the state of Illinois takes very seriously – cocaine is one of those substances. Cocaine is considered addictive, with a high potential for abuse. If you have gotten arrested in Illinois for possession of cocaine, then it’s vital to understand what you’re up against and how an experienced…

Even in states like Illinois, where drug laws are more forgiving than in other places, being charged with possession of a controlled substance is a serious matter. If you’ve been charged with possession of a controlled substance in Illinois, it’s vital to work with an experienced attorney who can help guide you through the details…

Even in states where drugs have been decriminalized or legalized, like Illinois, people are still sometimes required to submit to drug tests. The results of those tests can impact your life, but the nature of that impact depends on why you’re being tested in the first place. While the state of Illinois may seem as…

Most people in Illinois know that marijuana is legal in the state, both medicinally and recreationally. However, there are some products that seem to live in a gray area of legality in many places – products like Delta 8. Delta 8 is a derivative of hemp. It is also legal in Illinois. Still, there are…

In Illinois, drug-related crimes are a topic that law enforcement is very concerned with – lawmakers, as well. Illinois has worked to decriminalize some drug crimes to help people struggling with addiction. One of the ways it has done that is through the Good Samaritan drug overdose law. An alarming number of people die each…

It may surprise many people to learn that if you’re selling something as a drug that isn’t really the illegal controlled substance you’ve portrayed it to be – it’s still illegal. Being busted for selling fake drugs in Illinois is a felony, no matter the actual substance. As long as it looks like what you’re…

This year, the state legislature in Illinois made a big change to the process of sealing or expunging records in the state that will have a huge impact. Illinois HB 4392 is now waiting for the governor to sign it into law, having passed both the state house and state senate. This bill helps to…

A drug conviction can have a big impact on your future. That’s why, if you’re charged with a drug crime in Illinois, it’s not something to take lightly. Having a criminal record with a drug conviction can limit your future opportunities, particularly in fields that require licensure. Here is what you need to know about…