Understanding Illinois Controlled Substances Act 720 ILCS 570/407(b)(1): Possession with Intent to Deliver on School Grounds Illinois has strict laws to deter drug-related activities, especially near schools. The Illinois Controlled Substances Act, specifically 720 ILCS 570/407(b)(1), focuses on the possession of controlled substances with the intent to deliver on school…
Drug possession charges in Chicago are serious under any circumstances, but they become significantly more severe when they occur in a school zone. The penalties are tougher, and the social stigma can be devastating. This comprehensive guide provides an overview of defending against drug possession in a school zone charges…
Drug trafficking is a serious federal offense under United States law, particularly under 21 USC § 841, which prohibits the manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of controlled substances, or the possession of controlled substances with the intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense. This comprehensive review delves into the intricacies of this…
Federal authorities announced charges against 13 men for operating an “open-air” drug market in which they sold fentanyl-laced heroin and cocaine. They have since been charged with drug trafficking related to the sale and manufacture of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine. The men are suspected to be members of the Traveling Vice Lords…
While many people believe that “drug trafficking” and “drug dealing” are interchangeable, the law casts a broader net. And the fact that state drug trafficking policy varies considerably, both states have rules that make drug trafficking illegal. If you manufacture, transport, market, or administer illicit drugs, you will be charged with drug…
A Jefferson Park Smoke Shop owner and operator has defeated charges that he unlawfully sold drugs to undercover officers. The owner was facing four counts, two felonies, and two misdemeanors. The man was accused of selling marijuana from his smoke shop but confessed only to smoking marijuana. Separately, building inspectors…
It does not happen as often as it should, but sometimes, corporations face criminal charges related to their conduct. Pharmacy chains such as Walgreens and CVS have recently been targeted by state governments for contributing to the opioid epidemic. The drug chains are accused of dispersing hundreds of thousands of…
Two men meet in rehab. Neither is ready to commit to a life of sobriety. The one man sells the other man drugs or arranges for him to get access to drugs, and that man dies. Now, the other man is facing homicide charges. He is convicted of giving the…
The federal government has seized a private plane and 100 kilograms of cocaine from a suspected Mexico-to-Chicago pipeline. 80 kilos were seized from a vehicle in Chicago and another 20 were found in a hotel room. The plane was seized as part of the investigation. Authorities believe that the plane…
Most people have a grave misunderstanding of entrapment and how useless it is as a defense in court. Most folks believe that the cops cannot “generate crime.” They can. In fact, they do it as a part of sting operations all the time. In one case, a federal agent let…