Drug Charges

Doubling doctoring, which is also known as "doctor shopping," occurs when Illinois patients purposely seek out multiple prescriptions of the same medication from different physicians. It can also happen when people deliberately search for doctors with a reputation for...

Having cocaine in your possession, selling or trafficking the drug in Illinois is both a state and federal offense. Over the last few years, states have increased the penalties associated with cocaine have increased, especially if an "aggravating" factor is involved....

Facing drug charges in Illinois is no laughing matter. A number of cases have come to light in recent weeks that are truly shocking. One took place in Woodridge. Regardless of where you may live, now is the time for you to get help with drug issues. This will help you...

In the U.S., there is a growing epidemic of opioid abuse. As a result, new laws are now being passed at state and federal levels. Prescription drugs that were intended for normal use are now leading to thousands of intentional and accidental overdoses. In Illinois, a...

An Illinois man was sentenced for Medicare healthcare fraud on Sept. 16. The 42-year-old nurse was charged for diverting hydrocodone pills that were meant for a resident at a healthcare center where he was working. The incident occurred in 2018. 25 pills According to...

Any conviction on illegal drug charges can be a serious legal matter in Illinois, even including marijuana in large quantities. Outlets that sell cannabis are required to be registered and approved by the state, and anyone with more than the allowed amount can be...

In Illinois, there are two different categories of drug possession charges. There is the basic possession of controlled substances. Then there is a more serious category, which is possession with intent to distribute. As is understandable, the latter category is...

People suffering from addictions to painkillers and other drugs might discover that finding a doctor willing to write their prescriptions is difficult. One dubious solution involves searching around Illinois doctors' offices for a physician who provides the necessary...