Aggressive Illinois Defense: Heroin Possession, Trafficking and Sales
Possession of heroin is a felony offense and can result in harsh penalties if you are convicted. Charges are even more serious for possession with intent or drug trafficking. If you are facing charges involving the possession of heroin, trafficking heroin or other heroin charge, or you suspect you are a person of interest in a heroin investigation, it is important to consult an experienced Illinois drug crime defense lawyer right away to ensure your rights are fully protected.
Contact the Law Office of John M. Delaney, Jr. to put nearly 30 years of experience on your side. Call us at 618-717-4033 or toll free at 866-574-8283 for a free consultation with a skilled East Alton heroin trafficking defense lawyer.
Madison County Lawyer — Fighting Your Heroin Possession or Sales Arrest
John M. Delaney, Jr. is an experienced criminal defense lawyer who aggressively fights for the rights of clients in Madison County and surrounding areas. He has been practicing law since 1981 and has extensive experience as a former prosecutor. This experience brings a breadth of knowledge to our law firm into how high-level drug cases are prosecuted and what is necessary to provide those charged with the strongest defense representation possible.
When you are facing drug charges involving heroin or any other controlled substance, you can have confidence in our law firm's ability to protect your rights and present your case effectively, whether in plea negotiations or at trial. Attorney John M. Delaney, Jr. has handled more than 50 jury trials throughout his career.
Law enforcement has significant resources to investigate drug cases, particularly heroin smuggling cases along the border. Our law firm provides vigorous defense against heroin charges for clients in Illinois, including:
- Heroin possession
- Heroin trafficking or smuggling
- Heroin sales
- Conspiracy to smuggle heroin
- Other felony drug charges
When investigating heroin cases, we evaluate factors such as whether the officers had reasonable suspicion for a traffic stop, whether there was probable cause for a heroin arrest, whether drugs were confiscated via a valid search warrant and whether you were in actual physical possession and control of the drugs. These factors can play a critical role in your defense strategy.
Illinois Heroin Possession/Controlled Substance Possession Penalties
Penalties for controlled substances such as heroin are based upon the quantity of drugs:
- Less than 15 grams of heroin: Class 4 felony offense and can result in a jail term of one to three years, and a fine of up to $25,000.
- 15 grams to 99 grams of heroin: Class 1 felony and can result in a four- to 15-year prison term and a fine of up to $200,000.
- 100 grams to 399 grams of heroin: Class 1 felony and can result in a prison term of six to 30 years and a fine of up to $200,000.
- 400 grams to 899 grams of heroin: Class 1 felony and can result in a prison term of eight to 40 years and a fine of up to $200,000.
- More than 900 grams of heroin: Class 1 felony and can result in a prison term of 10 to 50 years and a fine of up to $200,000.
Recognizing the serious consequences clients are up against if convicted, the Law Office of John M. Delaney, Jr. works diligently to get evidence suppressed, charges dropped or reduced, or penalties reduced.
A Caring Lawyer Providing Fearless Drug Crimes Defense
Contact our East Alton law firm for aggressive heroin trafficking defense representation in Illinois. Call us at 618-717-4033 or toll free at 866-574-8283 for a free consultation.
