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Here are some of the most enduring misconceptions about drug crimes in Illinois, as well as the truth behind them so you have a better understanding of what it means to commit a drug crime.
Myth No. 1: Drug Charges are Now Misdemeanors in IllinoisWhile marijuana has been legalized for both medical and recreational purposes, there are still limits to how much marijuana one can possess in our state.
Anyone over 21 in Illinois is allowed to have up [...]
Being charged with possession of illegal substances is not something to be taken lightly, but it could land you in especially hot water if you’re convicted in the state of Illinois.
Why? Because Illinois courts enforce mandatory minimum sentences for drug trafficking, and you can be charged with drug trafficking based on the amount of substance in your possession (even if you didn’t intend to distribute it) due to state laws.
Often associated with federal courts and accused of targeting [...]
Chicago has been cracking down on a number of hard drugs in the past year, including heroin. One particular sting just concluded after a year of investigations. This sting led to the discovery of hundreds of thousands of dollars in heroin sales and the arrest of 22 people.
This sting, the result of Operation Monticello’s Revenge, tracked the sale of more than 27 pounds of pure heroin and 57 pounds of heroin laced with fentanyl.
This may have generated as [...]
Drugs are a consistent problem in many large cities all over the nation, and recently, the federal government has taken a greater interest in Chicago. Although Chicago cartel affiliates primarily deal in heroin and fentanyl, feds currently have an eye out for an uptick in cocaine trafficking.
Why? Because cocaine production has increased dramatically in South American in recent years, according to the DEA.
In the past year, this agency has spent significant amounts of time and resources working to [...]
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 [...]
