We Can Help Decipher The New Marijuana Laws
Just like any area of law, the laws around drugs are always being updated and changed. There has been a movement across the country to legalize marijuana. However, while that legalization has been approved in Illinois, you can still be charged with violating drug laws as other substances are still illegal. The Law Offices of Charles Rohde & Pierina Infelise, P.C., can help defend you against the charges you may be facing as well as help you understand the new marijuana laws.
The Illinois Legislature recently approved a law allowing for the sale, trafficking, cultivation and possession of small amounts of marijuana. The new law also approved the use of medical marijuana by eligible patients, who can also grow their own medicine. Nonmedical users are not able to grow their own cannabis.
Our attorneys can help you better understand these new laws and help you determine whether you are in compliance with them.
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Getting arrested for suspicion of DUI/DWI, domestic violence, drug violations or any other criminal charge can be terrifying. Without the right criminal defense attorney in your corner, your liberty is at stake. Your job, your reputation and your family relationships are also at risk. Our experienced attorneys understand that the charges you face do not define who you are. We are here to protect your rights and provide the legal guidance you need.
We Work To Defend You Against Drug Charges
Illinois drug laws also cover the distribution of counterfeit or controlled substances. If you are facing drug distribution charges, the prosecution must prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that you knowingly brought the product into the state with the purpose of delivering it or intent to transport it somewhere else.
There are defenses to these charges we can work on for your case, including:
- Entrapment
- Compulsion or duress
- Lack of knowledge
- Infancy (for those under age 13)
- Insanity
As former prosecutors, we understand how the other side may be approaching you case. We can use this knowledge to work on a defense that fits your unique case.
We are also able to help work on your defense if you have been charged with drug manufacturing. The penalties you may face depend on the type of substance and the amount manufactured.
Learn How We Can Help You At A Consultation
The consequences associated with drug charges can be life altering if convicted. Our skilled attorneys at The Law Offices of Charles Rohde & Pierina Infelise, P.C., will work hard to defend you and fight for the best possible outcome. Call 630-478-9924 or email us to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help with this or any other criminal charge you are contending with.
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