A drug charge in Illinois may have serious consequences, including possible time behind bars and steep fines, among others. However, depending on the type of criminal charge you face and whether you meet other eligibility criteria, you may be able to avoid jail or...
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Can a drug conviction impact financial aid eligibility?
When your son or daughter leaves to attend college for the first time, you undoubtedly hope he or she values the morals you instilled and make smart decisions despite you not being there to offer guidance. Unfortunately, though, many young students start to experiment...
Common ways to defend against drug possession charges
Criminal charges for drug possession are serious in Illinois. From cocaine and heroin to marijuana and opioids, you may face jail time, thousands of dollars in fines and restricted access to student aid. Being convicted of drug possession may alter your life forever....
Drug-induced homicide conviction results in harsher penalties
While many people think of drug charges as being related to possession or dealing, there is much more to the equation than that. In some cases, those who deal drugs can be charged with a more serious crime. In 2003, Illinois adopted a drug-induced homicide law. Last...
3 men face drug possession, other charges after Illinois raid
The people in this country have many rights to protect them from the government. In many cases, an accused person's rights were violated. Many people without experience with the law would most likely be unsure how to address such a violation. Three men in Illinois...
Chicago man in custody, accused of drug possession
As in all things, hearing the other side of a story can truly put certain events into perspective. For example, a man walking slowly down a dark street staring at each house may seem suspicious to some, but he could easily be looking for the street number for a house...
Woman arrested in Illinois on prostitution, drug charge
Some people might argue that it is simply in some people’s nature to assume the worst about another person. These assumptions seem to increase when a person is acting contrary to normal expectations, even if those actions are not necessarily illegal. For example,...
Police investigation leads to drug charge in Chicago
There are many tightly knit families across the nation. These families live near each other and share their lives together on a regular basis. However, both federal and state authorities claim that one Chicago family also shared a drug business together. Recent...
Chicago traffic stop leads to drug charge
Thousands of people are pulled over for traffic violations each and every day. While most of the stops are fairly routine, resulting in a citation that many people choose to simply pay by mailing in their fine, some can lead to much more serious charges against the...
Illinois men each face felony drug charge after police search
When an individual is faced with some life choices, he or she may not always choose the path that has the best outcomes. The decision, such as making money through questionable means, may seem like a good one at the time, but the decision maker may realize it was a...