Edwardsville Drug Crimes Defense Lawyers
In Illinois, possession of as little as 2.5 grams of marijuana can get you up to 30 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. And that's the least of it — because it can also go on your record and even get you fired from your job. Now think about the consequences of charges of possession, sales, trafficking, distribution or manufacture of crack cocaine, methamphetamine or unauthorized medications, and you're looking at charges that could have a negative impact on your life for years to come.
Let us fight for your rights against drug charges. Call Polinske & Associates at 618-505-4213 (877-632-3089 toll-free) for a free lawyer consultation to discuss your case. Attorneys Brian Polinske and Donna Morrison-Polinske are former prosecutors with vast drug crimes defense experience.
First-Time Offender?
If you have been arrested for or charged with possession of small amounts of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, or controlled medications and this is your first offense, we will work to keep the charge off your record. In many cases, alternative programs are available to those with no record of a drug or other criminal offense.
Serious Drug Charges Carry Substantial Penalties
Charges stemming from possession, sales, distribution or trafficking of drugs such as heroin, meth, cocaine and prescription drugs (unauthorized medications) and large amounts of marijuana are felonies. As such, they are far more severe, and penalties can include high fines and imprisonment of a year or more. If you have been arrested, do not talk to the police without having an attorney present. We will work to have charges dismissed or reduced by:
- Challenging illegal search and seizure
- Questioning informant-based evidence
- Looking for police errors, including failure to read Miranda Rights
- Challenging charges based on entrapment
What Are You Waiting For?
If you have been charged with drug possession, sales or trafficking and need skilled legal help from a veteran team of trial attorneys, contact us by e-mail or call us at 618-505-4213 (877-632-3089 toll-free). A free initial consultation is available when and where you need it.
Recent Successes
2008 People v. Kueker — Two class X methamphetamine cases were dismissed due to motions to suppress evidence. Had we not won the case completely, the client was facing up to 30 years in prison. The other two co-defendants used other attorneys and both pled guilty and served a lengthy prison sentence. They would have won their cases had they pursued the same motions that I did for my client. The State appealed and our client won on appeal.
2009 - People v. Totty — Class X methamphetamine case won via motion to suppress evidence.
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