Facing a drug charge is tough, and the penalties can go beyond jail time or fines. The long-term consequences of a drug conviction can ripple through various aspects of your life, creating challenges you might not expect. Employment opportunities A drug charge can...
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Drug Crimes
Can authorities take your property because of drug charges?
Yes, they can do so under the Drug Asset Forfeiture Procedure Act (DAFPA). This law allows law enforcement to take property without warning if they believe it was a location or tool used for illegal drug activities. Seized assets can include money, cars, houses and...
Police–FBI task force arrests eight in Illinois investigation
The Federal Bureau of Investigation works closely with local law enforcement officials to investigate and break up large, formally organized gangs that sell illicit drugs produced by Mexican drug cartels. The FBI operates such joint task forces out of all of its 56...
How can you defend yourself against drug possession charges?
Have you been charged with drug possession? If so, then you’re probably worried about the impact it can have on your future. This is understandable given the stakes involved. After all, a conviction could leave you facing jail time and a haunting criminal record that...
Failure to read Miranda Rights a violation of your rights
If an Illinois police officer suspects that you have been involved in a drug crime, it is likely that he or she will ask you some questions to gather as much information as possible regarding the alleged crime. If you are arrested, the officer may continue to...
Know when marijuana can lead to a DUI in Illinois
Illinois has taken the lead of many other states across the nation and taken a more nuanced approach to marijuana. Although it is now legal to use for people 21 and older and those who are using it for medicinal purposes, it can still spark legal problems if the user...
What does constructive possession of drugs mean?
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...
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...