Orland Park Calculated Cannabis Conspiracy Attorney

Will County Drug Crimes Defense Lawyer for Conspiracy Charges Related to Marijuana

We had been retained to represent two individuals who had been charged with engaging in a calculated criminal cannabis conspiracy. After a thorough analysis and review of the evidence, statements and law, we were able to present sufficient evidence to the prosecutor and convince him to dismiss the criminal conspiracy charge, which carried a much more severe penalty if our clients were found guilty. Ultimately, our clients accepted an offer of probation if they pled guilty to straight possession of cannabis. We fight hard for all of our clients, no matter how serious the charges are.

The Calculated Cannabis Conspiracy law was enacted to deter and punish individuals who are involved in an organized scheme to possess, deliver or manufacture marijuana. This law incorporates many other areas of the Cannabis Control Act. In order for the state to prove someone guilty of Calculated Cannabis Conspiracy, they must show that the individual: 1) either possessed or delivered a certain quantity of marijuana or the Cannabis Sativa plant; 2) the possession or delivery of the marijuana involved two or more persons and; 3) they obtained anything in value in excess of $500 or they organized or financed the crime. This final element of the offense ensures that the state can still convict someone for Calculated Cannabis Conspiracy if they had some leadership role in the scheme without obtaining anything in value. For instance, if a person paid for equipment for another's greenhouse so that the Cannabis Sativa plant can be grown, that individual who provided the funds for the equipment can be charged and convicted under the Calculated Cannabis Conspiracy law.

Additionally, the State of Illinois may take any money, or other items associated with the conspiracy, from anyone convicted of the offense without reimbursement. For example, an individual can lose all cash, equipment, and instruments used during the conspiracy. These may include: cars, pieces of land or other real property, and bank accounts used in connection with the conspiracy.

The Sentence

If no other previous convictions of Calculated Cannabis Conspiracy or of Possession or Delivery of Cannabis between 50 to 2,000 grams or of Possession of 20 to 200 Cannabis Sativa plants:

Class 3 Felony

• 2 to 5 years in state prison
• Fine of up to $250,000

If previously convicted of Calculated Cannabis Conspiracy or of Possession or Delivery of Cannabis between 50 to 2,000 grams or of Possession of 20 to 200 Cannabis Sativa plants:

Class 1 Felony

• 4 to 15 years in state prison
• Fine of up to $250,000
  

Probation Possible? – Yes.
Supervision Possible? – No.

Contact Our Tinley Park Drug Conspiracy Defense Lawyer

If you have been charged with offenses of conspiracy related to manufacturing or selling marijuana, contact our firm to learn about your legal options for defense. Call 708-966-2408 for a consultation.