Category Archives: drug offenses

NEW ILLINOIS LAW PENALIZES KRATOM USE BY MINORS

As of January 1, 2015, children under age 18 may not sell or possess any product containing the herbal drug Kratom. Kratom is derived from the Mitragyna speciosa, a tree native to Thailand. Its effects are similar to morphine or … Continue reading

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FROM BAD TO WORSE: AGGRAVATING FACTORS FOR DRUG DEALING CRIMES IN ILLINOIS

In Illinois, the penalties for knowingly manufacturing, delivering or possessing with intent to deliver a controlled substance can be stiff enough. But selling drugs to the wrong person or in the wrong place can make a bad situation worse–in some … Continue reading

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“IT’S JUST FOR ME.”: THE CRIME OF POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE IN ILLINOIS

Illinois law is geared toward punishing the big-time drug trafficker more than the small-time user. Nevertheless, it is a crime to knowingly possess a controlled substance, and the penalties can be quite severe. What can happen to you? What can … Continue reading

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LOOK-ALIKE DRUGS: A FELONY IN ILLINOIS

The drug you sold looked like crack, but it wasn’t. Nonetheless, after you sold it to the undercover cop, you were charged with a Class 3 Felony. What is a look-alike drug? What can happen to you? What can you … Continue reading

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“THE OFFICER JUST SAW IT!”: PLAIN VIEW EXCEPTION TO POLICE SEARCHING WITHOUT A WARRANT

You failed to use your turn signal so the police officer pulled you over. After making the stop, the officer noticed some spoons and straws sticking out of your visor. The officer opened the visor. As it turns out, you … Continue reading

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