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Prescription medications are controlled substances that are legal to possess if you have a valid prescription from an authorized medical professional. Since doctors and pharmacies regularly distribute prescription drugs, they may seem harmless. It may seem like no big...
Fighting an Underage Possession Charge Many parents dropped their kids off at college last month, leaving them to largely make their own decisions and judgment calls for the better part of a year. While these kids are actually young adults, many of them are still...
In order to convict someone of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, a prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the driver had impaired abilities while operating the vehicle. If someone has a blood alcohol content (BAC) over 0.08 percent,...
In recent years, many legislative efforts have focused on so-called designer drugs, both at the federal and state levels. Many legislatures have tried to enact laws that will restrict the distribution, creation, and use of these drugs. There have also been many...
If you are facing criminal charges in Illinois, including for a DUI, you may not know where to turn next. Illinois criminal law can be complicated, and the penalties upon conviction are too serious for you to try and handle the case on your own. Even if you do...
