Drug crimes are particularly serious criminal offenses, and a conviction could result in significant penalties. An Illinois defendant could face years behind bars, fines and other consequences that may change the course of his or her life. This is certainly possible...
Criminal Defense – Opiate Offenses
The right defense help is critical for opiate-related charges
If convicted of drug charges, it will bring serious impacts that will affect a defendant well into the future. With the growing popularity of opiate use in Illinois, the number of opiate-related charges is growing. Opiates or opioids are drugs derived from a specific...
Over-prescribing may have led to your drug addiction
You've been in pain for a long time. You went through a surgery around 10 years ago, and ever since then, you've had chronic pain that hasn't let up. Your first interaction with opioid pain medications was after that surgery.Your medical provider, at the time, told...
How can opiate charges impact you?
Illinois residents who are charged with opiate or opioid related crimes have a lot at risk if they are convicted. At the , we work to provide you with information on the potential impact of convictions you may be facing.Opioids and opiates...
Current marijuana laws in place until 2020
Many people may be happy to hear about the impending legalization of marijuana in Illinois. They may not realize, though, that marijuana will not officially be legal until January 2020.The Illinois legislature has steadily made steps to legalize marijuana. According...
Tainted drugs may be addressed by rarely used Illinois law
Drug and alcohol abuse is a serious problem for many in Illinois, and the problem is compounded when tainted drugs are sold to those who think they understand their tolerance level. To help counter this problem, a local mother is bringing attention to an old law in...
Common signs of prescription drug use that may lead to abuse
Every day, residents of Illinois deal with the fallout of prescription drug abuse. While it may start innocently enough, the National Institute on Drug Abuse states that the overdose deaths involving opioids in Illinois are higher than the national rate. In 2017...