Have you been charged with Drug Possession of Cocaine? Call Chicago Drug Possession Lawyer Purav Bhatt In Chicago, some of the most serious drug laws related to controlled substance involve the possession of cocaine. According to Illinois law, the dangerous nature of cocaine results in sentences that are more severe than other drug offenses. Offenses [...]
April 21, 2015 Attorney Purav Bhatt wins a preliminary hearing for his client at Branch 38 located at 727 E 111th St, Chicago, Illinois. A preliminary hearing is your first opportunity to challenge your felony criminal charges. Most cases will pass through the preliminary hearing phase of a criminal case but occasionally cases can be [...]
My clients come to me and tell me about how they were passengers in a friend’s car that was searched by the police. After some initial questioning of the driver, the police officer leans over to the passenger and asks, “Do you have anything illegal on you?” All of a sudden, as a passenger, you [...]
Dogs are a powerful tool for law enforcement to find drugs and explosives. Oftentimes, courts, civilians and police officers take a positive hit from a canine as definitive proof that drugs or explosives exist. Unfortunately, dogs, like any other tool, must be calibrated and understood to be used properly. Because officers interpret any reaction [...]
Methamphetamine possession is regulated under 720 ILCS 646 - Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act. Here are some facts about Methamphetamine use in Illinois and the United States. Methamphetamine accounts for 80 to 90% of clandestine lab production. In the past 15 years it has become far easier to produce Detailed instructions are available online Most [...]
illegal search and seizure Recently, I read a case where the court granted a motion to suppress evidence against a Defendant who was charged with the drug arrest of unlawful possession of methamphetamine under (720 ILCS 646/60). The Defendant's friend gave the Defendant permission to drive her car on a long trip because her driver's [...]
Law enforcement officials generally have a easy time enforcing traditional narcotics laws, but these same officers are playing a game of cat and mouse when it comes to new, constant evolving synthetic drugs. According to a report, federal law enforcement officials at the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) are having a difficult time applying criminal charges to offenders who are producing drugs so [...]
Drug Offenses in Illinois Being charged with drug possession, drug possession with intent to deliver or sell, drug manufacturing or any other drug crime, you will need to hire a criminal defense lawyer who can review your case and work out the best outcome possible for you. In order to determine what your [...]
Drug attorney chicago 720 ILCS 550 Marijuana possession is considered a drug crime. “Possession" may include more situations than you think such as: Marijuana among your personal belongings, such as in your pockets, bag, purse or backpack Marijuana in your vehicle Marijuana in your home Marijuana paraphernalia, such as pipes or seeds, in your [...]