Southern Illinois Marijuana Defense Lawyer
Illinois and federal drug laws are strict and complex. Today there are few if any "minor" drug crimes, due not only to harsh penalties but to the wide-ranging impact of any drug conviction on a person's record.
A drug arrest always means some potential for jail time and a significant fine. In fact, more people are sent to Illinois prisons for drug possession than any other criminal charge. Working with a skilled attorney can be essential to protecting your future, given factors such as:
- Possession of 30 grams of marijuana or more — or virtually any substantial amount of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, or other illegal substances — is a felony.
- Consequences you face can vary based not only on the drug involved, but on where you were when arrested, whether you are accused of selling drugs and to whom, your past record and many other specifics of your case.
- Stiff sentencing guidelines are in place for offenses including prescription forgery, possession of drug paraphernalia and DUID, or driving under the influence of drugs
- A drug crime conviction can mean a student is prohibited from receiving government student aid for years or indefinitely, depending on circumstances
Trial-Ready Defense Against Possession, Sale and Trafficking Charges
Many drug cases hinge on the criminal defense attorney's investigative savvy and ability to win exclusions of evidence, often by challenging the search and seizure. In other situations, the best path may be negotiation with prosecutors in the effort to earn alternatives to jail time and other crippling penalties.
Attorney Thomas Q. Keefe III will put his knowledge and insight to work for you, helping you stay as much in control of your own decisions and destiny as possible.
Caring, Responsive Representation in Your Best Interests
Our firm is prepared to offer energetic, focused defense against any of a full array of drug charges. If you want to work with a Belleville drug crimes lawyer willing to listen and challenge the prosecution's case or work hard in negotiations to protect your freedom and future, contact us now.
