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Drug Crimes in Chicago

Types of Drug Crimes

Drug crimes can be charged as either a state offense or a federal crime, depending on the nature of the crime and the amount of illegal drugs involved. It's also important to note that drug crimes can be committed not only with controlled substances such as marijuana, cocaine, and heroin, but also with prescription drugs if they are fraudulently obtained, prescribed, or sold. The most common drug crimes in Chicago include, but are limited to:

  • Possession
  • Sales
  • Trafficking
  • Delivery
  • Manufacture
  • Possession with Intent to Deliver (PWID)

Penalties for Drug Crimes

Some drug crimes are misdemeanors, such as possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. Most offenses are felonies, however, meaning that they will incur more than a small fine and / or time in jail. Felony drug crimes generally involve large quantities or marijuana, or any offense involving dangerous drugs such as cocaine, heroin, Ecstasy, LSD, PCP, and the like. Conviction of a felony drug crime could result in tens of thousands of dollars in fines and many years in state prison. Get immediate and aggressive legal representation from a Chicago criminal defense attorney right away if you have been arrested for a drug crime in the Chicago area.

Consult with a Chicago Criminal Attorney

The sooner you contact a criminal lawyer regarding your defense, the better. You cannot afford to wait when it comes to hiring an experience attorney. Contact Smith Ortiz P.C. immediately if you are facing charges of any type of drug crime. We have extensive experience in all areas of criminal defense and can build a strong defense to obtain the dismissal you need. Even a reduction of your charges could result in a misdemeanor conviction instead of a felony and time in prison. Contact our firm today to learn more through your free initial consultation!