There are some ways in which people will accidentally or inadvertently find themselves facing criminal charges. They may not even be aware that they broke the law. They certainly didn’t have any intent to do so. But these charges could be very serious and ignorance is...
Many U.S. states have finally embraced the use of recreational marijuana, including Illinois. However, this does not mean that you can do whatever you like regarding cannabis. For example, it remains illegal to cultivate marijuana in our state. If you violate the laws...
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...
Whether you have never gotten in trouble with the law or currently face allegations of criminal activity, changes in the law can affect any part of your life. However, not everyone is aware of the policy changes that could affect them, starting this year. Five new...
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...
