Meth drug bust in Algonquin

On Tuesday, Feb 2, McHenry County Sheriff’s Police seized 700 grams, or $25,000 worth of methamphetamine at an Algonquin home. This was found to be unusual in the northwest part of Illinois, as the use methamphetamine is more common in the central and southern parts of the state. According to Illinois State Police Master Sergeant...

Drug Crime Defense

November 4th, 2011

Urbana man sentenced to 12 years in prison for drug possession

Ricardo Hite, 57, of Urbana was sentenced to 12 years in prison for possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. This is the latest in a series of drug-related offenses that Hite has been charged with. He was sent to prison for two prior drug cases. Hite pleaded guilty to this recent offense in...

Drug Crime Defense

October 15th, 2009

The various penalties for marijuana possession in Illinois

Under almost any circumstance, possession of marijuana is illegal in Illinois. For people convicted of marijuana possession, they face legal penalties that range depending on the amount of illegal substance in possession. For instance, a person who is in possession of marijuana that weighs less than 2.5 grams could receive a Class C misdemeanor and...

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