As readers of our legal blog know, we post about criminal law topics often. Recently, we discussed whether TSA could arrest you for drugs. However, in that Springfield, Illinois, bog post, we did not discuss CBD. Not the TSA’s job For context, Transportation Security...
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Drug Crimes
Does the TSA do drug busts?
When you go to the airport, you can also expect a Transportation Security Administration officer will search your stuff, and your body. But what happens when those officers find drugs? Does the TSA do drug busts? Does the TSA do drug busts? No. That is not what the...
Is marijuana possession illegal in Illinois?
The world has changed in Illinois and throughout the country concerning the legality of marijuana. Beginning in January of 2020, individuals who are at least 21 can possess and use recreational marijuana in Illinois. But there are restrictions. Cannabis Regulation and...
Defending against a drug possession charge
Drug charges involving the selling, trafficking or possession of illegal drugs are severe in every state. When the amounts of a drug in possession are high, authorities often add on the additional charge of trafficking, which can trigger much more serious federal...
Alternative sentencing options for drug cases in Illinois
The impact of a drug case on an accused individual can be significant. To prevent the entire course of the accused individual’s life from changing and being derailed because of a drug arrest, accused individuals should be familiar with criminal defense options and...
Police surveillance operation leads to arrests in Springfield
Many of our readers in Springfield may have seen a report about a police operation that led to the arrest of five individuals recently on November 9. The individuals who were arrested will be facing some serious criminal charges in the aftermath of the event....
Three men facing drug and weapons charges after home searched
Our readers likely know that homes usually cannot be searched without law enforcement officials first obtaining a search warrant. However, what may come as a surprise to many people is that the circumstances that allow law enforcement officials to obtain such a...
Two teenagers arrested in Springfield for drug and gun charges
When authorities are alerted of a possible crime, it is possible that law enforcement could suspect other crimes being committed once the suspect is located. Whether it is during a traffic stop or a call to possible gunfire, police may find evidence that leads to a...
Illinois drug possession laws
As a means to combat the rise in drug use in the state, Illinois take a strong stance against crimes involving drugs. The possession of a controlled substance could be evidence of personal use; however, it could also give the presumption of drug sales of trafficking....
What happens when a valid prescription leads to drug charges?
Rather than taking illegal substances, your recent drug charges stemmed from a valid medication. Do you understand why this happened? The Recovery Village explains how taking a prescription medication in the wrong place at the wrong time could lead to a...