Most people charged with federal drug conspiracy in Chicago never see it coming. There is no traffic stop, no search of a car, no moment where police find something. Instead, agents spend months listening to wiretapped calls, watching meetings, and sitting down with people who have already been arrested and decided to talk. Then [...]
Recreational Cannabis Is Legal in Illinois, But Possession Charges Have Not Disappeared What the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act Actually Allows Since January 1, 2020, Illinois has legalized recreational use of cannabis for adults 21 and older under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. However, legalization does not mean all possession is legal or [...]
Chicago Drug Lawyer Purav Bhatt If you have been arrested for a drug crime in Chicago or anywhere in Cook County, the consequences can be severe. Drug charges under the Illinois Controlled Substances Act and federal laws carry the risk of prison time, felony classification, and a permanent criminal record. A Chicago drug attorney [...]
There are two types of drug-related criminal charges – possession and trafficking – that may sound somewhat similar. But where possession means you have drugs on you, trafficking is more serious because it means you are caught selling or producing drugs. If you're charged with possession, it's possible to face those charges only. With [...]
Drug trafficking is one of the most serious drug-related criminal charges you can face in Chicago. Due to the drug abuse epidemic in Chicago, which costs thousands of lives every year, drug-related offenses are vigorously prosecuted in the city. A conviction can have far-reaching and life-altering consequences. If you are facing drug trafficking charges [...]
H.K. H.K., a police officer was being investigated for testing positive of cocaine during a random drug test through the police department. H.K., an officer on the force for over a decade, risked losing his job, his pension and any opportunity of being a law enforcement officer with another force if the positive drug test [...]
PEOPLE V J.S. J.S. was pulled over on the highway for following too closely in violation of 625 ILCS 5/11-710. While in conversation with the police, the officer became suspicious and continued his investigation of J.S. vehicle. During the search, hundreds of oxycontin pills, as well as, over $600,000 in cash were seized by the [...]
PEOPLE v O.S. Officers responded to the area of a report of a vehicle being shot at. While enroute O.S. was seen fleeing on foot from the crashed vehicle. After being taken into custody, police searched and found 44 grams of methamphetamine in O.S’s bag. O.S. was charged with possession with intent to deliver 15 [...]
DUI and Cannabis The majority of DUI client’s I see are charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Recently, my office has seen a noticeable rise in charges related to driving under the influence of marijuana. There are many questions surrounding the law related to driving under the influence of marijuana. Do the [...]
