Archives for: June 4th, 2021

Illinois Drug Charges? Learn about Concurrent vs. Consecutive Sentences

Jun 4, 2021

If you’re facing drug charges in Illinois, you may have a lot of questions. One of those might be the penalties you will face if you are found guilty—or choose to plead guilty.

In the state of Illinois, anyone pleading guilty or convicted of a crime in court is subject to the sentence for that particular crime.

For drug trafficking crimes, there’s much to understand about the structure of sentencing and how that can impact the amount of time you [...]

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Yes, There Are Mandatory Minimums for Drug Trafficking in Illinois

Aug 29, 2019

Drug Crimes | Drug Trafficking

Generally, mandatory minimums are associated with federal courts. However, Illinois state courts also impose mandatory minimum sentencing for drug trafficking convictions.

Mandatory minimums are controversial, as judges are forced to impose a minimum sentence for a particular set of crimes (in this case drug trafficking), which is typically quite severe.

These minimums are imposed regardless of the defendant’s criminal history, and any mitigating circumstances surrounding the offense.

Many times, judges don’t agree with these sentencing guidelines but are required to [...]

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Your Rights against Search and Seizure on IL Public Transportation

Apr 24, 2019

Criminal Defense | Search and Seizure

If a police officer comes to your home to interview you, he or she may ask to enter and conduct a search.

Legally, you have the right to say no unless the officer has a search warrant or has reason to believe that you are harboring a suspect they are immediately pursuing. You can and should exercise this right, even if you feel that you have nothing to hide.

You have this right because law enforcement officers may [...]

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