Drugs – Possession Charges

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Skilled, Aggressive Defense Against Illinois Drugs Possession Charges

There is no time to lose when you are charged with drug manufacturing. You need to obtain skilled legal counsel as soon as possible. At Shifrin Law Group, in Chicago, we’re ready to take on your drug possession charge. We provide tough defense and experienced guidance through this legal process.

What Possession Charges Involve

Possession of any amount of the various controlled substances in Illinois is always a felony offense irrespective of the amount of the substance recovered by the police. Examples of controlled substances are:

  • Heroine
  • Cocaine
  • Methamphetamine
  • LSD
  • Morphine

Generally, the larger the amount of the substance possessed, the greater the class of felony charged. While a possession charge comes with serious consequences, a possession with intent to distribute results in conviction and much more jail time and heavier fines. If you are caught by the police with predetermined amounts of a given drug, they will charge you with possession with intent, regardless of what your intent may have been, even if they did not catch you in the act of selling.

If you are charged with possession or possession with intent, it is extremely important for you to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney to help you explore your options. As a team of attorneys experienced in many criminal charges, we can help you determine if your rights have been violated, explore various available defenses, and discuss factors that could help reduce your penalties.

Get A Free Consultation And Understand Your Options

Once you engage us, we will conduct a thorough investigation on your behalf and make sure any illegally obtained evidence is thrown out of your case. Do not wait to get the legal protection you need. Schedule a free consultation today. Call our team at 312-766-4223 or connect with us by using our online form. Find out how we can help. Our founding attorney speaks fluent Russian, making us capable of serving you in either the English or Russian language.