In Illinois, controlled substances include illicit drugs other than marijuana such as heroin, cocaine, and steroids. Possession and sale of controlled substances in the state of Illinois bring some of the harshest penalties of any criminal offense.
Drug Penalties in Aurora
The penalties for controlled substance possession and manufacture/sale/distribution in Illinois are as follows:
- 15 to 100 grams
- Possession: 4 – 15 years prison time and a maximum $250,000 fine.
- Manufacture/Sale/Distribution: Fines up to $500,000 and/or 6 to 30 years in prison.
- 100 to 400 grams
- Possession: 6 – 30 years prison time and up to $250,000 in fines (or the street value of the drugs).
- Manufacture/Sale/Distribution: Up to 9 to 40 years in prison and/or a $500,000 fine (or the street value of the drugs).
- 400 to 900 grams
- Possession: 8 – 40 years prison time and up to $250,000 fine (or street value of the drugs).
- Manufacture/Sale/Distribution: Up to $500,000 in fines (or street value of the drugs) and/or 12 – 50 years in prison.
- More than 900 grams
- Possession: 10 – 50 years prison time and up to $250,000 in fines (or the street value of the confiscated drugs).
- Manufacture/Sale/Distribution: 15-60 years in prison and/or $500,000 in fines (or the street value of the drugs).
These penalties can all be increased if certain factors were present during the offense. For example, if you had a firearm in your possession during the offense, the maximum jail time and fines increase significantly.
Illinois Drug Lawyers
All drug offenses are serious crimes. If you or a loved one has been charged with one of the above drug crimes, contact a Chicago criminal lawyer as soon as possible.