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...
Drug Crimes
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...
Can I fly with CBD?
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...
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....