When you think of a drug possession charge, you may naturally believe it means someone was found with drugs physically on them. Therefore, you might be surprised and confused if you are arrested for drug possession when you did not physically possess any drugs. Your...
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Drug Crimes
How do police test for cannabis intoxication?
The recreational use of cannabis has been legal in Illinois since January 1, 2020, but that doesn't mean our state has worked out all the details. Lawmakers, law enforcement and the public are still figuring out how to deal with the issue of drugged driving. According...
Evaluating search warrants in drug crime cases
Search warrants are common in drug cases. Some people who end up facing drug crime charges in Illinois are in that position because a search warrant was executed on their home or vehicle, for example. Obviously, any time a person is arrested there are many...
Illinois ends cash bail
This month, a new law went into effect in Illinois, and with it comes a major change to the state's criminal justice system. The Pretrial Fairness Act, which went into effect Sept. 18 ends the practice of cash bail for pretrial release. This means that thousands of...
Will I get a target letter for federal drug crimes?
The term, “target letter” is having a moment, even though, outside of criminal defense and prosecutor circles, most people had never heard of it. However, for those facing potential federal drug crimes, this may give you hope that you will get a heads up prior to...
I’ve been charged with a crime. Will I get deported?
Generally speaking, you cannot be deported simply for being charged with a criminal offense. This makes sense. Lawful permanent residents and other non-citizens who live in the Springfield area have the same rights as anyone else accused of a crime in Illinois’...
New marijuana law could protect people from vehicle searches
In Illinois, when people are arrested, the evidence is obviously a critical part of whether they will be convicted or acquitted. As they craft a defense, they might think about their situation and if there is a rational explanation for what they have been accused of...
Some drug offenders need help, not a prison sentence
Not all drug crimes are committed with nefarious intent or as mere money-grabs. Oftentimes addiction drives a person to commit a drug crime. If so, is it better to simply lock away the user and throw away the key? Or should a person who is addicted to drugs and...
Rockford man charged with Aggravated DUI involving death
DUI is a serious charge by itself under Illinois law. It becomes much more serious in cases involving a motor vehicle accident, and if someone is killed in the accident, the charges can land a defendant in prison for years. While many Illinois residents may think they...
Collateral consequences of a conviction can be severe
The consequences of a criminal conviction often involve far more than the sentence imposed by the court. So-called collateral consequences—meaning consequences that do not flow directly from the criminal sentence—can at times be as severe as the sentence itself. For...