Source: https://statelaws.findlaw.com/illinois-law/illinois-drug-possession-laws.html
Timestamp: 2019-04-18 22:32:34+00:00

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To combat the rising use of drugs and its negative fallout, the Illinois Controlled Substances Act criminalizes the knowing possession, manufacture and delivery of certain controlled substances, counterfeit substances, and "analogs" of controlled substances. A "controlled substance analog" is one which has a chemical structure or effect substantially similar to that of a controlled substance listed in Schedule I or II of the Act.
Possession of such substances with intent to manufacture or deliver (more severely punished).
Although possession of any amount of a controlled substance will sustain a conviction, higher grades of the possession offense require greater amounts of the drug(s) involved, or of the substance(s) containing the drug. Thus, to convict a defendant of a higher-level controlled-substance possession offense, the prosecution must prove the weight of the drug or substance containing the drug beyond a reasonable doubt.
You can learn more about drug possession laws in Illinois by reviewing the information in the chart below.
Peyote Possession: 200g or more is a Class 1 Felony punishable by between 4 and 15 years in prison and up to $25,000 in fines.
Barbituric Acid/Salts Possession: 200g or more is a Class 1 Felony punishable by between 4 and 15 years in prison and up to $25,000 in fines.
Amphetamine Possession: 200g or more is a Class 1 Felony punishable by between 4 and 15 years in prison and up to $25,000 in fines.
Pentazocine, Methaqualone, Phencyclidine and Ketamine: Possession of 30g or more is a Class 1 Felony punishable by between 4 and 15 years in prison and up to $25,000 in fines.
Other Substances Not Listed in Statute: Possession of any amount is a Class 4 Felony punishable by between 1-3 in prison and up to $25,000 in fines.
Anabolic Steroids: Possession of any amount is a Class C Misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in prison and up to $1,500 in fines.
As you can see from Illinois' drug possession laws, just one gram of a substance could mean the difference between 8 years and 50 years in prison. If you're facing drug charges, you need to have a strong advocate in your corner, one that's experienced in defending drug cases. Reach out to an experienced Illinois drug crimes attorney today.

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