Tag: drug charges
Synthetic Marijuana Mail Order Business Indicted in Chicago’s South Suburb
According to Imperial Valley News a father and son in Chicago’s south suburbs have been indicted for operating a synthetic marijuana mail order business that allegedly produced $2 million dollars over three years. The father and son charged with the crime were both of New Lenox, Illinois. Each were charged with the following: one count of
Often Times Traffic Stops Can Lead to Drug Busts
As police officers in Albuquerque, New Mexico were out looking for potential drunk drivers on New Years Eve, they ended up making two felony arrests. One man was found with black tar heroin, crack cocaine and meth according to KRQE News 13 – Albuquerque @ http://www.krqe.com/. Many drug arrests occur as a result of individuals who
3 chicago men arrested after police seize marijuana
When people think of drug charges, they may not think that charges involving marijuana are that serious. In some cases, that may be true. However, when people have large quantities of the drug, marijuana charges can be felonies and result in very serious punishments especially if police believe people have an intent to distribute. In
Illinois police pull over driver — drug charges result
People are frequently stopped by police for a variety of reasons. When police make a traffic stop, they are carefully scrutinizing the person, trying to determine if illegal behavior has occurred. In some cases, people may be let go with little more than a warning, in other cases, traffic stops can result in serious criminal
Cannabis among frozen strawberries led to dolton man’s arrest
Being accused of drug crimes can carry serious consequences. Those who are charged with crimes such as drug trafficking, drug possession or intent to distribute may face stiff fines or possible jail sentences. Anyone faced with drug charges should know how to fight the charges. Police conducting a narcotics trafficking investigation in southeast Chicago began surveillance on
Illinois man indicted on multiple drug charges
As drug charges can carry serious consequences, a vigorous defense is often the best way to resolve a drug case. It is critical for anyone facing drug charges to fully understand all available legal options to avoid a conviction. One Illinois man knows this all too well, as he faces several drug charges stemming from a recent
Weight loss physician enters guilty plea to drug and tax charges
People charged with drug crimes and tax evasion face serious consequences, including the threat of imprisonment and large fines. Physicians are not excluded from charges relating to the distribution of prescription drugs and may face additional consequences, such as losing their rights to practice medicine. Calculated plea bargains may be used as part of the defense, as
Three suburban chicago police detectives face drug, theft charges
Individuals arrested for drug crimes can face stiff sentences if convicted. Anyone facing drug charges should be fully aware of all legal rights available under local laws. This is especially true for those in positions of authority, such as police officers. Three Chicago-area police officers are facing serious drug charges after being arrested in mid-January. The detectives
Drug charges possibly dropped due to investigating cop’s arrest
Facing drug charges can be a life-altering matter because of the serious consequences associated with a criminal conviction. But when you add cops who are possibly unethical into the scenario, the situation can get complicated. Chicago residents have likely heard about the case of the three police officers who were recently arrested on drug charges. The
Accident leads to drug charges for chicago man
Often people’s main interactions with police officers are in their cars — people may be stopped for minor traffic infractions or the police may be called following an accident. While many traffic stops are routine, some can lead to more serious consequences including drug charges. Police may decide to search a vehicle during a stop and