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Common Types of Crimes That Are a Result of Drug Use

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inCriminal Defense Law, Drug Charges, Drug CrimesTags:

Drug abuse or substance abuse refers to the systematic use of a drug (or any substance) by an individual in such a manner which may result in harm to themselves or to society in general. Drug abuse may start as a fun activity or as a response to peer pressure but if left untreated or uncontrolled, may escalate into a full-fledged debilitating condition. Penalties for drug abuse are quite stringent although it varies from state to state. In case you …

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What is the penalty for cocaine possession in Illinois?

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inCriminal Defense Law, Drug Charges, Drug CrimesTags:

Like many states and under federal law, possession of cocaine in Illinois is charged as a felony. Though penalties for possession of cocaine, as opposed to the trafficking or sale of cocaine, are not as great, aggravating factors like weight and/or prior offenses can escalate the severity of punishment greatly. Possession can be defined in one of two ways: actual and constructive. Actual is the most commonly understood form of possession. Actual means having actual physical custody of the cocaine; …

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Commercial Driver’s License CDL and DUI

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inCriminal Defense Law, Drunk Driving / DUITags:

Getting a DUI in Illinois is serious business; it’s even more serious if you have a commercial driver’s license. There are many ways in which people who hold commercial driver’s licenses are held to higher standards with regard to the law throughout the United States. This is especially true with DUIs, and the cost is far greater as a DUI puts in jeopardy your ability to earn a living. First, the law with regard to DUI applies to holders of …

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If I am pulled over for suspicion of DUI and I do not cooperate with law enforcement, what are the penalties? What are the penalties if I am convicted of drunk driving / DUI?

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrunk Driving / DUI

Who hasn’t heard anecdotal stories about people being pulled over for driving under the influence and refusing to cooperate with field sobriety tests or breathalyzer tests because it’s their “constitutional right”? What you don’t hear about are the penalties that driver has simultaneously risked facing in doing so. Do you know the penalties for refusal to cooperate or, worse, for conviction of DUI? So, you’ve been pulled over for suspicion of DUI, you’ve done all the right things with regard …

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Do I really NEED to hire a criminal defense lawyer if I am charged with a crime??

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inCriminal Defense Law

Most people when charged with a crime don’t know immediately what to do. They spend too much time contemplating whether to represent themselves, hire an attorney, or get a public defender because they believe themselves to be innocent, their crime to be minor, or the cost of an attorney beyond their means. Representation is key. Even if you are an accomplished, competent, and intelligent person and know a little bit about the legal system, your interests are always best served …

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Criminal Charges Can Cause Stress and be a Large Financial Burden

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inCriminal Defense Law

Criminal law charges have many problems associated with them that may cause a negative impact on the rest of your life. Criminal charges are difficult to handle as they cause a lot of stress mentally, physically, emotionally, and also can cause financial stress. These charges may also lead to unemployment and the loss of your livelihood. Furthermore, the consequences of the charges may affect your family in one way or another, which may become a serious issue. It is imperative …

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Northwest Indiana Sees Increase In Violent Crimes from Drug Turf Wars

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrug Charges

The city of Gary, IN – according to ABClocal has seen a large uptick in violent crimes do to turf wars involving people coming in from Chicago. Lake County Indiana has started a massive crime sweep to combat this. Last year Gary saw its murder rate skyrocket, the violence fueled in part by an influx of gang members from Chicago hoping to expand the drug trade. Around 6:00 p.m. a vehicle is stopped along i-80/94. “This is the main corridor for …

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Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Drugs Online Illegally for Bitcoins worth Millions

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrug Crimes

According to eNEws of Park Forest, a man from Woerden, Netherlands agreed to plead guilty to a federal drug conspiracy. The man allegedly used the shuttered Silk Road underground website to sell illegal drugs for bitcoins worth millions. He was charged with distributing worldwide approximately 104 kilograms of powder 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine, also known as MDMA; 566,000 ecstasy pills containing MDMA; four kilograms of cocaine; three kilograms of Benzodiazepine; and substantial quantities of amphetamine, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), and marijuana, in addition …

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Police Conducting Special Patrols this St. Patrick’s Day Season to Crack Down on Drunk Driving

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inCriminal Defense Law, Drunk Driving / DUI

St. Patrick’s Day 2014 is only a week away.  There are several local parades happening in Chicago land to celebrate. Last weekend was the Elmhurst parade, other local parade’s are the Forest Park, the downtown Chicago parade and of course the Chicago South Side parade. Everyone loves a parade, and on St. Patrick’s day – everyone is Irish! However, it is also important to be careful and to avoid drinking and driving.  According to Trib Local  “Too often St. Patrick’s Day …

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Bail Set For Man Charged w/ DUI That Killed a Dump Truck Driver on I-94

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inCriminal Defense Law, Drug Crimes, Drunk Driving / DUITags: ,

According to the Southtown Star / Chicago Sun Times bail was set for $1 million for the man charged with aggravated DUI that caused a fatal accident and killed a dump truck driver on the Dan Ryan. The accident occurred in November – police at the scene of the crash said Leon looked “very high,” and he was taken to Mercy Hospital and Medical Center for a DUI test, which detected cocaine in his system, prosecutors said. Cook County Judge Adam Bourgeois …

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