Many states across the nation, including Illinois, have legalized cannabis for personal use. Even with that, there are limits to its legality. Since it was only legalized in the state at the start of 2020, the laws are still evolving with frequent confusion as to when...
The federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a dire warning to Chicago-area drug users and addicts as part of its “One pill can kill” campaign after seeing a major uptick in the number of fake pain pills in the area laced with other drugs. The new...
You are driving home one night and the police stop you and ask if they can search your car. You have nothing to hide and are unsure about your legal rights, so you tell them to go ahead. A few minutes later, the police officer lets out a satisfied “Ah-hah” and holds...
The opioid addiction epidemic affects people throughout the Chicago area, including here in DeKalb and Kendall counties. When it first began, authorities quickly began treating opioid addiction like they deal with other drug addictions -- as a crime that needs to be...
If an Illinois police officer has stopped your vehicle, the officer may decide to search your vehicle for drugs, drug paraphernalia, weapons, or other contraband. However, not all vehicle searches are legal. If an officer conducts an illegal search of your vehicle,...
The public’s attitude regarding drug use is changing rapidly. However, the possession, use and distribution of controlled substances remains illegal in Illinois. Here, we will take a look at the state’s current laws regarding drug possession. Illinois’s drug...
