Delivery or Possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver is a very serious felony offense. This drug offense is also referred to as MFG/DEL Cocaine or MFG/DEL Heroin. The crime is charged under 720 ILCS 570/401 [509] [13009] [509500] [509610] [509620] [509690] [509720] [5097300] [5097500] [11996]. The most frequent charges for possession with intent to deliver involve the delivery or possession with intent to deliver of heroin or cocaine. Under Illinois State law, there is no distinction between powder cocaine and crack cocaine. This is not the case in federal court where crack cocaine is punished more severely. Other less common charges include the sale of drugs such as ecstasy, LSD, morphine or other narcotics. Drug cases falling under 720 ILCS 570/401 can land a person in prison for up to 60 years. As one would imagine, the greater the weight of the cocaine or heroin delivered, the greater the possible prison sentence. The most common categories of drug weight are 15+grams, 100+grams, 400+grams and 900+grams.
If you or a loved one face charges for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliever in Chicago or the suburbs, you should contact Andrew Weisberg immediately. Mr. Weisberg has the knowledge and experience of a former drug prosecutor. He understands drug cases from all angles which gives his client a unique advantage in court. He can be reached at the office or any time on his cell phone (773) 453-2140.
The following are possible possession with intent to deliver crimes as well as the possible punishment for each crime. Contact Mr. Weisberg today to discuss your case and learn how he can help you avoid these harsh consequences.
0-1 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(d)(i) Class 2 3-7 years
1-15 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(c)(2) Class 1 4-15 years
15-100 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(2)(A) Class X 6-30 years
100-400 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(2)(B) Class X 9-40 years
400-900 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(2)(C) Class X 12-50 years
900+ grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(2)(D) Class X 15-60 years
0-10 tablets 720 ILCS 570/401(d)(iii) Class 2 3-7 years
10-15 tablets 720 ILCS 570/401(c)(7.5)(ii) Class 1 4-15 years
15-200 tablets 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(A)(ii) Class X 6-30 years
200-600 tablets 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(B)(ii) Class X 9-40 years
600-1,500 tablets 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(C)(ii) Class X 12-50 years
1,500+ tablets 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(D)(ii) Class X 15-60 years
0-10 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(d)(iii) Class 2 3-7 years
10-15 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(c)(7.5)(i) Class 1 4-15 years
15-100 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(A)(i) Class X 6-30 years
100-400 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(B)(i) Class X 9-40 years
400-900 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(C)(i) Class X 12-50 years
900+ grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(D)(i) Class X 15-60 years
As a former drug prosecutor, criminal defense lawyer Andrew Weisberg attacks drug charges from every possible angle. He will often predict the State’s Attorney’s strategy because he himself worked several years prosecuting all kinds of drug cases. He understands narcotics cases from every possible angle. An experienced Chicago drug defense lawyer will fight to provide you with the best possible outcome and increase your chances of walking away without enduring the life crushing consequences that often follow in Illinois narcotics cases.
Mr. Weisberg aggressively defends clients in the following drug cases:
If you face charges for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver (720 ILCS 570/401) in Chicago or the suburbs, you should not entrust your future and freedom to just any lawyer. Contact drug defense lawyer Andrew Weisberg, a criminal attorney dedicated to fighting to obtain the best possible results for you. He can be reached at the office or 24/7 by cell at (773) 453-2140.
