Drug Crimes

A little dabbling in recreational drugs seems like no big deal, but that is not how McHenry County authorities view such situations. If you are facing drug charges, the state will likely seek prosecution. As you might expect, this puts your freedom and your job in...

Adults who are 21 or older can have marijuana for personal use in Illinois. Those who are 18 up to 21 can only have marijuana if they have a medical use card. There are specific limits that apply for possession for those who can legally have it. Anyone, including...

On Jan. 1, 2020, Illinois became the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana for adult use -- but that still doesn’t mean that you can’t end up facing charges over marijuana possession. Whether you’re a resident of the state or just visiting, it’s smart to...

Talking about money is still pretty taboo, which means that there are a lot of Illinois consumers worried that they are the only ones in over their heads. What most people would probably be surprised to discover is that their situations are not all that unique....

A woman is in police custody following an alleged drug sale. Following an interaction with a confidential informant, police in Illinois arrested her for possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver. A judge set her bail at $25,000, which she has...

Traffic stops might seem fairly routine, but it is not uncommon for drivers to end up facing serious criminal charges. This was one Illinois man's recent experience when he was pulled over by police and then arrested for drug crimes. A judge set his bond at $50,000,...

Illinois police recently arrested two people during the course of an investigation. The pair are both charged with drug crimes for unlawfully possessing methamphetamine and unlawfully possessing drug paraphernalia. One of the two -- a man -- had one other warrant out...

Scientists say routine drug testing can easily confuse two substances found in cannabis, one that is legal and one that isn't in most states. The mistaken results have potentially disastrous consequences for people who test positive for the presence of THC.The...

Police in Illinois recently arrested three out-of-state men for allegedly engaging in drug-related activities. All three men are facing multiple charges related to weapons and drug crimes. At least one of the charges is a class X for possession of a controlled...