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How Can a Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney Help You?

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inCriminal Defense Law, Drug Charges, Drug Crimes, Drunk Driving / DUI, Federal Crimes, Sex Crimes

Criminal Defense Law – Types of Criminal Defenses If you have unfortunately been accused in a criminal crime, you need to come up with a solid defense that projects your innocence. It takes a lawyer with a lot of experience and thorough knowledge of the law to make a defense that will convince the judge and the jury of your innocence. A weak defense can send an innocent person to prison while a strong defense can get a defendant acquitted. …

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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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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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52 people arrested on drug charges, police continue arrests

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrug Charges, Drug CrimesTags: , ,

Police departments will frequently work undercover to catch people committing crimes. While these operations can be small or large, they are very effective in obtaining arrests. In a recent undercover operation, the Elgin police department worked for more than a year to catch suspected drug dealers who were providing heroin to DuPage, Lake, McHenry, Kane and Cook counties. As a result of this investigation more than 80 people are facing drug charges. This massive operation was the result of cooperation between …

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Lollapalooza leads to felony drug charges in chicago

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrug Charges, Drug CrimesTags: , ,

The summer brings all sorts of fun activities to Chicago. There are street festivals, concerts and other fun events. Recently, Chicago hosted the annual music festival Lollapalooza. While these festivals are fun, they often include an increased police present and can sometimes lead to criminal charges. In fact, according to police at least 10 people were arrested on felony drug charges while at this year’s Lollapalooza. One of those arrested, a 24-year-old man, has been charged with manufacture or delivery of more …

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Man arrested after chicago police find $10 million worth of drugs

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrug Charges, Drug CrimesTags: , , , ,

Chicago police have arrested a man after finding $10 million worth of drugs in his possession. According to police, the man is a known gang member. The drugs were apparently found during a search of his home. Police allege that they found around 50 pounds of marijuana and large amounts of crystal methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin. In addition to the drugs, police say the 33-year-old had $47,000 in cash in his home. Two handguns were also found during the search. …

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Illinois program supporting diversion programs gains popularity

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrug Charges, Drug Crimes, Drunk Driving / DUI, Federal Crimes, Sex CrimesTags:

There have long been debates over the efficacy of incarceration for people convicted of various types of crimes. Some believe that jail and heavy-handed sentences are the only way that a person will learn from their mistakes. However, opponents of this school of thought argue that prison and lifetime consequences are simply inappropriate in many circumstances and have raised some important questions. For example, does it make sense for a first-time offender who has committed a non-violent crime to be …

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Former chicago bears wr faces new federal drug charges

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrug Charges, Drug CrimesTags: , ,

Sam Hurd, formerly a wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, faces four additional federal drug charges after he recently failed to complete a plea bargain negotiation based on the original charges. The original charges included drug conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute. The plea bargain would have had Hurd entering a guilty plea to a conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute charge, which could have seen him serving 10 years in prison. The new charges against Hurd stem from a …

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Fbi sting in the chicago-area leads to major drug charges

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrug Charges, Drug Crimes, Federal CrimesTags: ,

Drug-related charges can dramatically impact those suspected of trafficking or possessing controlled and illegal substances. Law enforcement often investigates suspects for some period of time before a major sting or raid operation, and large operations are likely to ensnare those who are not complicit or only minor players. Those facing drug charges should seek to understand the evidence and charges. In many cases, it is possible that the charges may be lessened or evidence suppressed. More than 30 Chicago-area men and women …

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