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Illinois police pull over driver — drug charges result

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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 charges. In a recent case, an Illinois driver has been charged with drug charges following a traffic stop. In this case, police say that the 24-year-old driver …

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Mike ditka’s son, awaiting dui trial, jailed following drug test

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrug Charges, Drunk Driving / DUITags: ,

Anyone who has been accused of drunk driving or a similar infraction should be aware of one’s full rights in a court of law. There are many defense strategies that can lead to reduced charges or the dismissal of charges. The son of former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka was briefly jailed Nov. 20 after a judge determined he failed to follow a prohibition on drugs or alcohol while awaiting trial on a drunk driving charge. A judge ordered Ditka’s son, …

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Cannabis among frozen strawberries led to dolton man’s arrest

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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 a man’s rental truck when they learned that the non-refrigerated vehicle had frozen strawberries as its cargo. Authorities approached the man, who cooperated with authorities. …

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Illinois man indicted on multiple drug charges

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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 traffic stop. The 29-year-old man, from Marquette Heights, Illinois, was arrested after police allegedly found drug paraphernalia and money on him during a traffic stop. …

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Weight loss physician enters guilty plea to drug and tax charges

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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 demonstrated by weight loss clinic physicians this month. Three people associated with a chain of weight loss clinics in the Chicago area were recently charged, …

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Three suburban chicago police detectives face drug, theft charges

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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 at the heart of the case have been charged with several counts, including official misconduct, criminal drug conspiracy, the manufacturing and delivering of illegal drugs, …

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Drug charges possibly dropped due to investigating cop’s arrest

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrug Charges, Drug CrimesTags: , ,

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 three officers were members of the Schaumburg Police Department’s tactical unit. The trio was allegedly videotaped stealing $20,000 from a storage locker. Federal authorities arrested …

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Accident leads to drug charges for chicago man

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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 can find illegal contraband. In a recent case, a man was driving near the intersection of Morse Avenue and North Sheridan Road in Chicago when …

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Chicago pharmacist faces federal charges for counterfeit drugs

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrug Charges, Drug CrimesTags: , ,

When people are accused of federal crimes, the impact is immediate. People can be taken into custody, arrested, questioned, lose their jobs and more. Preparing a criminal defense from the beginning of an investigation may help lessen the impact of federal charges. For one Chicago pharmacist, a federal indictment has had a big impact on his career and could have long lasting effects. According to the indictment, the man is accused of purchasing counterfeit Viagra and Cialis — both male enhancement …

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Man arrested on drug charges after police search

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrug Charges, Drug CrimesTags: ,

Drug arrests often occur because of a police search or a police hunch. If the police suspect illegal behavior is taking place, then they often have the probable cause needed to search a person or a car. In a recent Illinois case, a Chicago man was arrested on drug charges after being searched by police. According to police, they saw the man driving a vehicle. One of the police officers had apparently dealt with the man before and knew that he did …

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