Madison County Methamphetamine Possession Attorney
Illinois laws are extremely harsh when it comes to methamphetamine. With lawmakers, law enforcement and citizens in panic mode about the serious impact of meth on users and Illinois communities — meth is viewed as the crack epidemic of the 21st century — prosecutors are very aggressive in seeking severe sentences for offenders.
In the Edwardsville area, law enforcement personnel use traffic stops and search warrants to find meth using the red phosphorus method. Even when a small amount of the substance (or ingredients) is involved, a conviction can land a person in jail for years. In some cases, sentences of up to 60 years are given. With this in mind, it is absolutely critical to have a forceful defense attorney on your side if you or a loved one is facing meth charges. You may only get one shot at mounting a strong defense against the accusations.
Serious Charges Demand a Strong Defense
At Polinske & Associates, P.C., we have defended numerous clients against meth charges. As a highly aggressive defense attorney with a history of success in tough cases, Brian Polinske will develop a defense strategy with the greatest chance of success, holding the prosecution to the burden of proving its case. When appropriate, he will challenge the stop, search and detention methods used by police, analyzing testimony, canine logs, video and other evidence. On major methamphetamine manufacture defenses, we take the initiative and file comprehensive motions to suppress and quash. Many times these motions resolve the entire case as the state is left without any meaningful evidence to use at trial. In other words, the case is dismissed for lack of evidence.
In some meth cases, Mr. Polinske has worked to get charges dismissed through a first offender program, while in others he has been able to get the charges reduced. Approaches will depend on a number of factors, so it is important to seek advice regarding your specific situation.
Contact an Edwardsville Meth Charge Attorney
If you or a loved one has been accused of possessing or trafficking meth, talk to an experienced defense lawyer at Polinske & Associates, P.C. Contact us for a free consultation.
Brian Polinske is the contributing author to this content.
