A 31-year-old man from Peoria, Illinois, faces criminal charges for cannabis delivery in McLean County, according to an article by The Pantagraph.
Official reports indicate that Illinois State Police Task Force 6 conducted a controlled transaction using a confidential informant. The confidential informant allegedly met with the Illinois man to purchase approximately one ounce of cannabis. After the transaction concluded, the authorities arrested the Illinois man and charged him with the delivery of cannabis.
During a bond hearing on September 8, a local judge determined there was probable cause to keep the Illinois man in police custody. Furthermore, the local judge set his bond in the amount of $100,000.
While this case continues to play out in court, it seems like a good opportunity to review the Illinois laws and penalties for cannabis delivery.
Illinois Laws Against Cannabis Delivery
720 ILCS 550/5 furnishes the Illinois laws against the delivery of cannabis. Unless otherwise authorized by state law, this section prohibits the delivery or manufacture of cannabis. This section also prohibits the possession of cannabis with intent to deliver or manufacture.
Illinois Penalties for Cannabis Delivery
Section 5 also provides the Illinois laws against the delivery of cannabis. Any person who violates this section with respect to:
- Up to 2.5 grams of cannabis — Will likely face Class B misdemeanor charges, which are punishable by a maximum of six months in jail and $1,500 in criminal fines;
- Between 2.5 and 10 grams of cannabis — Will likely face Class A misdemeanor charges, which are punishable by a maximum of 12 months in jail and $2,500 in criminal fines;
- Between 10 and 30 grams of cannabis — Will likely face Class 4 felony charges, which are punishable by one to three years in prison and $25,000 in criminal fines;
- Between 30 and 500 grams of cannabis — Will likely face Class 3 felony charges, which are punishable by two to five years in prison and $50,000 in criminal fines;
- Between 500 and 2,000 grams of cannabis — Will likely face Class 2 felony charges, which are punishable by three to seven years in prison and $100,000 in criminal fines;
- Between 2,000 and 5,000 grams of cannabis — Will likely face Class 1 felony charges, which are punishable by four to 15 years in prison and $150,000 in criminal fines; or
- More than 5,000 grams of cannabis — Will likely face Class X felony charges, which are punishable by six to 30 years in prison and $200,000 in criminal fines.
Do You Need Legal Help?
No matter what the criminal offense is, all charges are serious. A sound strategy and an aggressive defense are essential for a positive outcome. To protect your rights in such situations, it is highly advisable to retain legal counsel from an experienced criminal defense attorney.
The Prior Law Firm in Bloomington, Illinois, has proven experience in matters of criminal defense. If you need legal help with criminal defense, contact us today for a free consultation. You can reach The Prior Law Firm by phone at (309) 827-4300, by email at johnprior@thepriorlawfirm.com, or by completing an online form.