If you have been arrested for possessing a controlled substance in Illinois, it is critical that you contact an attorney immediately. Among other issues, I can examine whether the arresting officer had probable cause to stop you before the drugs were found. With proper representation, many cases can be thrown out of court. Only an experienced attorney can help determine your chances of winning an outright dismissal.
Under Illinois law, most felony drug convictions cannot be expunged from your record.
A useful chart detailing the penalties for possession of a controlled substance in Illinois can be found at "Illinois Penalties for Possession of a Controlled Substance".


