When it comes to drug charges, exactly where you are when you get arrested can play a big role. It may even change how the police view the event that is occurring. For example, moving drugs across state lines may make it appear that you are trying to traffic those...
Drug Crimes
What kinds of plea deals are possible?
The wheels of justice would probably stop turning entirely if plea deals didn’t provide the grease to keep them moving. Plea deals (plea bargains) are agreements made between the prosecution and the defense – usually in the interest of resolving the case as quickly...
Means, motive and opportunity: How important are they?
You’ve probably heard the phrase “means, motive and opportunity” applied to one criminal case or another – if only on television shows. Unfortunately, those shows often confuse people about the real criminal law process. It may surprise you to realize that prosecutors...
2 benefits of going through the Illinois drug courts
Quite a few people accused of criminal activity in Illinois broke drug laws. There are regulations that apply to prohibited substances and also controlled substances, like narcotic pain relievers. Just possessing, making or purchasing a specific substance could lead...
2 common reasons the state prosecutes people for a prescription
In theory, prescription medication is legal. Once a doctor recommends that you use a specific substance to treat or control symptoms that you experience, you can legally use medications that you would otherwise not have access to under state law. Although people tend...
5 myths on avoiding a DUI charge
When going out for drinks with friends, you might be under the belief that there’s a trick to avoiding a DUI charge. People often spread misconceptions about avoiding DUI charges, often because they were lucky or were told the myth by someone else. To ensure your...
3 reasons you could challenge a breath test in court
Many people accused of drunk driving offenses assume that their conviction in criminal court is inevitable. Especially if they had one or two drinks before driving, they likely believe that no one will take their words seriously when they claim the breath test results...
Avoid these mistakes after a DUI arrest
Getting stopped for suspected DUI is nerve-wracking enough. You envision the potential consequences from incarceration, fines, losing your driver’s license and having tarnished personal and professional reputations. But what you do immediately after the traffic stop...
Penalties for a marijuana DUI in Illinois
The legalization of recreational marijuana in 2020 has opened a growing legal pitfall – marijuana DUIs. Here’s what you need to know about the state’s DUI penalties: What exactly is legal/illegal? Possession is, of course, legal, provided that you are 21 years of age...
Will your drug case go to trial?
The last thing you expected in life was to be charged with a drug crime and to have to think about fighting your case in court. Your drug case is one that you don’t want on your record. You don’t think the charges are fair, and you want to get the charges dropped...