Charged with a drug crime?

dRUG CRIME oVERVIEW

what is considered a drug crime?

A drug crime is a crime that involves the possession of an illegal controlled substance. If you are charged with a drug crime, it is imperative that you contact an experienced and aggressive drug attorney to assert your rights.

Drug-related crimes can be considered felony offenses, with sentence ranging from 1 to 15 years if convicted.

Drugs and controlled substances often have higher rates of abuse, greater potential for psychological and physical dependence, considerably dangerous and, therefore, often times punished the most harshly.

Prosecuting Drug crimes

Since there is so much crime related to drugs, law enforcement agencies will do whatever it takes to makes sure they get the conviction. In a great number of instances, however, there are Fourth Amendment violations that may result in your charges being dismissed.

Lesser Drug Crimes Can Still Result In Criminal Records

While many possession for personal use or “simple possession” charges can prosecuted as misdemeanor drug crimes in Illinois, these “lesser” drug crimes may still result in criminal records, with punishments such as jail time, fines, and probation.

If you have been arrested or charged in the Chicagoland area with drug possession or possession of a controlled substance, contact the drug lawyers at Abdallah Law. Our team has years of experience in defending drug crimes.