Belleville Criminal Defense Law Firm
You may have heard rumors about drug convictions making college students across Illinois and the rest of the nation ineligible for financial aid. For a long time, those rumors were true. Until recently, anyone who received a drug conviction at a time when they were...
Drug crimes are serious offenses. However, they are not all the same. Some drug offenses have longer prison sentences than others. You are at greater risk of going to prison for a long time if a prosecutor charges you with drug trafficking than if the charge is for...
The drug methamphetamine has very dangerous effects on the health of a person, which is why lawmakers have made it illegal to possess. A conviction for having meth could send you to prison for multiple years. You should be aware of signs of meth use so you know if a...
When it comes to state drug initiatives, there are three types of measures. These are prevention measures, treatment measures and enforcement measures. Units like the Multi-County Narcotics Enforcement Group in Illinois focus on the enforcement aspect of things....
Getting a job after a drug conviction may seem a lost cause. However, with the right approach and some careful preparation, you can give yourself a winning shot at making a remarkable first impression. Knowing how to highlight your potential can help you enter...
During an Illinois traffic stop, the law enforcement officer who pulls over your car may ask to take a look around your vehicle. Depending on circumstances, you may be able to refuse the officer’s request to search your vehicle. However, in other situations, you may...
If you face drug charges, the likelihood you may suffer from drug addiction or substance abuse disorder may be high. Drug addiction causes you to overlook negative consequences in exchange for using a drug. According to Mayo Clinic, drug addiction affects your brain...
Illinois legislators have had to tackle challenges in the cannabis industry since its legalization. Many businesses have found certain loopholes that, without the correct oversight, may risk public health problems. One loophole does not even include the marijuana...
Maybe you use drugs recreationally and police officers want to charge you with distribution or trafficking after they found you with your personal stash. Maybe they didn't find drugs on you at all but still seem eager to pursue criminal charges. Any drug charge can be...
Drug offenses often carry some of the harshest sentences for nonviolent crimes. Possession charges can cause major complications for people of any age that last for decades. Young adults are at higher risk than many others. Not only are they more likely than other age...