drug trafficking

720 ILCS 570/401: Drug Trafficking & Distribution Offenses Under the Illinois Criminal Code

June 5, 2020
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Drug trafficking involves the transportation of illegal drugs and other controlled substances into the State of Illinois. Given the potential dangers involved with this type of enterprise, the Illinois Criminal Code imposes severe punishment for drug trafficking crimes. To understand the boundaries of it will be helpful to first review the Illinois laws against and […]

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What is Legality of Police Dog Sniffs During Traffic Stops in Illinois?

January 15, 2018
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In popular culture, there are countless representations of police dogs sniffs that lead to the discovery of illegal drugs, bombs, or other contraband. The police dogs are almost always portrayed as heroes in these storylines, helping the good buys fight back against the bad guys. There is rarely any exploration of rights and duties involved […]

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