Springfield Illinois Drug Crimes Lawyers serving all of Central Illinois
If you are facing drug charges, hiring an experienced criminal defense lawyer is the best way to ensure a positive outcome and avoid harsh penalties. The State of Illinois and the federal government seek severe penalties in prosecution of the war on drugs. It takes aggressive defense strategies and effective advocacy to properly represent you in court.
Our lawyers have successfully defended simple possession cases up to complex state and federal drug conspiracy cases. No matter what drug crime you are facing, rest assured that the attorneys at the Noll Law Office have the experience and skills required to handle drug case.
Their criminal defense attorneys investigate all the facts and law regarding your case. Their lawyers review all drug cases to determine whether the police searched you, searched your home or searched your vehicle in accordance with the law. In some cases, if the authorities did not follow the proper procedures, the court is required to “suppress” the evidence and dismiss the case.
If you are facing one of the following charges, you need to contact one of our criminal defense lawyers in Springfield, Illinois immediately so that you understand your rights:
Possession or Distribution of Cannabis (Marijuana)
The criminal defense attorneys at the Noll Law Office understand that obtaining a conviction for marijuana could reflect negatively on employment applications or schooling. Don’t take a chance. The criminal defense lawyers at the Noll Law Office are experienced, aggressive attorneys who understand the potential penalties and ramifications related to marijuana charges. Whether you are charged with simple possession or are alleged to be a cannabis trafficker, it is important that you sit down with a criminal defense attorney to discuss the facts of your case and your constitutional rights.
Possession of a Controlled Substance (Cocaine Possession, Methamphetamine Possession, Heroin Possession)
Generally speaking, drug possession is considered to be the least serious of all drug crimes. However, a person charged with drug possession can face serious penalties including prison. If you are charged with drug possession, contact one of the criminal defense attorneys at the Noll Law Office immediately to ensure your Constitutional rights are protected from the beginning of the criminal justice process.
The criminal defense lawyers at the Noll Law Office are well versed in all aspects of drug crimes including search and seizure, potential penalties, DNA results and fingerprint analysis which may be located on the packaging. In Illinois, the drugs do not need be found on you. They can be found in your home, vehicle, or in your proximity. When drugs are not found on you, it can be difficult for the prosecution to establish that they were yours and, even if the drugs were located on you, you may be eligible for alternative sentencing options such as first-offender probation, TASC probation or drug court which may be able to prevent a felony conviction from entering on your criminal record.
Possession of Methamphetamine Precursor
Possession of methamphetamine and methamphetamine precursor are felony offenses. The penalties can range from probation up to life in prison. You need an experienced, competent attorney to fight for you and discover the weaknesses of the prosecutions’ case. Possession of methamphetamine precursor, or the ingredients used in cooking methamphetamine, is a serious felony. Possession of anhydrous ammonia and pseudoephedrine pills are the most commonly charged methamphetamine precursors. Depending on the substance and the quantity, someone charged with Possession of Methamphetamine Precursor could be facing a minimum sentence of 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
If you are charged with Possession of Methamphetamine or Possession of Methamphetamine Precursor, it is important that you sit down with a criminal defense attorney to discuss the facts of your case and your constitutional rights.
Manufacture and Delivery of Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine manufacturing is prosecuted aggressively in Illinois by both state and federal agencies. Production of methamphetamine and participation in methamphetamine manufacturing are serious felony offenses with potentially large prison sentences.
The criminal defense lawyers at the Noll Law Office have a solid understanding of all aspects of methamphetamine including cooking meth, obtaining anhydrous ammonia, purchasing (smurfing) pseudoephedrine pills and the distribution of methamphetamine. Their office works with leading experts in the field of methamphetamine production and methamphetamine distribution to defend their cases.
That said, times have changed. Most methamphetamine is now being produced in Mexico and shipped into the United States on an industrial scale. The result of this has been cheaper, purer (“ice”) methamphetamine in larger quantities. The state and federal government has attempted to counter this through seeking large criminal sentences with high mandatory minimums. If you want to fight for your freedom, contact the Noll Law Office for a free initial consultation.
Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance
Dealing, selling, delivering, importing, and manufacturing cocaine, crack, methamphetamine, or heroin.
Distribution of Cocaine
Distribution of cocaine or crack are felony offenses. The penalties can range from probation up to life in prison. You need an experienced, competent attorney to fight for you and discover the weaknesses of the prosecution’s’ case. Both state and federal authorities prosecute cocaine charges. The Noll Law Office is knowledgeable and experienced in both state and federal court.
The criminal defense lawyers at the Noll Law Office are experienced, aggressive attorneys who understand the potential penalties and ramifications related to cocaine charges. Whether you are charged with simple possession or are alleged to be the ringleader of a large cocaine distribution conspiracy, it is important that you sit down with a criminal defense attorney to discuss the facts of your case and your constitutional rights.
Controlled Substance Trafficking
Controlled Substance Trafficking is a serious offense in Illinois. If you are alleged to have transported cocaine, heroin, or methamphetamine across state lines with the intent to distribute, you could be facing up to 240 years in the Department of Corrections. The criminal defense attorneys at the Noll Law Office have successfully defended clients charged with drug trafficking.
It is becoming more and more common that drug conspirators, drug cartels and drug dealers are using “blind mules” to transport large amounts of drugs across borders and state lines. Blind mules are unaware of drugs that have been placed in their vehicle or luggage. Unfortunately, these people are often charged with serious felony offenses.
It takes an aggressive and experienced criminal defense lawyer to defend those who are unknowingly trafficking drugs into Illinois. The lawyers at the Noll Law Office have experience both federal and state drug trafficking cases. Call for a free initial consultation with one of our criminal drug lawyers and see how they can help.
Their defense lawyers are able to analyze weaknesses in the prosecution’s’ case after meeting with their clients. Often times, the origin of the cocaine, heroin, or methamphetamines is unknown. This can prove to be a powerful tool when fighting a drug trafficking charge.
The Noll Law Office will investigate all of the facts and law regarding your case. Their lawyers review all drug cases to determine whether the police searched you, searched your home or searched your vehicle in accordance with the law. In some cases, if the authorities did not follow the proper procedures, the court is required to dismiss the case. Do you believe that the authorities improperly searched your home, your vehicle, or your person? Contact one of their criminal defense attorneys today at (217) 414-8889 for a free initial consultation to discuss the facts of your case.
Conspiracy to sell drugs, Conspiracy to distribute drugs, Calculated Criminal Conspiracy
Possession with the Intent to Deliver Drugs (Cocaine, Crack, Methamphetamine, Heroin)
If you have been charged with selling or distributing Cannabis (Marijuana), Cocaine, Heroin, Methamphetamine (Meth) or any other Controlled Substance, your future is at stake. The drug crimes criminal defense attorneys at the Noll Law Office offer a free initial consultation to discuss your charges as well as what legal rights you have.
In Illinois, the criminal charges of Possession with Intent to Deliver and Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance are felony offenses. The penalties change depending upon the type of drug, the quantity of the controlled substance, your criminal history, and where the drugs were allegedly sold. The Noll Law Office lawyers are happy to meet with you and discuss the potential penalties you are facing as well as your constitutional rights.
Regardless of whether you have a state drug case or a federal drug case, the Noll Law Office has the knowledge and experience necessary to aggressively litigate your case. The criminal defense lawyers at the Noll Law Office concentrate in federal criminal defense. Generally speaking, federal authorities in Springfield, Peoria, and Urbana, Illinois prosecute cocaine (crack), heroin, and methamphetamine cases. These cases are generally investigated by the DEA, Street Crimes Units, or the Central Illinois Drug Task Force. If you believe your case may go federal, contact the Noll Law Office today to discuss your options.
In addition to aggressive advocacy, the defense lawyers at the Noll Law Office are familiar with alternative sentencing options available to help those accused of drug crimes. Under certain circumstances, individuals may qualify for first offender probation (1410 probation), TASC probation, drug court, and boot camp (impact incarceration). Do you believe you qualify for one of these programs? Contact one of their criminal defense lawyers today at (217) 414-8889 for a free initial consultation to discuss your options.