Illinois Legislative Intent Law

<h2> <center> United States of America v. Christopher Robinson </h2> </center>

Springfield, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with d knowingly and intentionally possess with intent to distribute 50 Grams or More of Actual Methamphetamine in violation of 21 USC 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(A). (1). Christopher Robinson possessed intent to distribute 50 grams or more of ethamphetamine. The government presented evidence that law enforcement age... More...

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<h2> <center> United States of America v. William D. Spears </h2> </center>

Winnebago, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with trafficking cocaine and illegally possessing a loaded firearm. William Spears, age 68 was arrested in June 2024 following a 4-month narcotics investigation. At the time of his arrest, Spears was in possession of three and a half grams of cocaine, which he had been planning to sell to another person. Followin... More...

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<h2> <center> United States of America v. Marcus “Slim” McKinney </h2> </center>

Urbana, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with: 21:841A=CD.F CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE - On or about June 20, 2024 in Sangamon County, in the CDIL, the Defendant, DISTRIBUTIOIN OF METHAMPHETAMINE in violation of Title 21 USC Sec 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(A)(viii). 21:841A=CD.F CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE - On o... More...

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<h2> <center> United States of America v. Jason J. Gallo </h2> </center>

East St. Louis, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempted possession with intent to distribute fentanyl in violation of 18 U.S.C. 841(a)(1) and 18 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(B). Reported by: <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Jason J. Gallo attempted possession with the intent... More...

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United States of America v. Shawn Christopher Powell

Council Bluffs, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempted enticement of a minor. Shawn Christopher Powell, 52, communicated with a person he believed was a 13-year-old female between May and August 2025. Powell sent messages about wanting to engage in sex acts with the minor. In August 2025, Powell traveled from Tennessee to Iowa with the intent to meet up w... More...

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<H2> United States of America v. Marcus “Slim” McKinney

Urbana, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, distribution of fifty grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of fifty grams or more of methamphetamine and 500 grams or more of cocaine with the intent to distribute, maintaining drug-involved premises, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering. Marcus "Sim... More...

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<H2> United States of America v. Travis Thomas

Rock Island, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with ne count of sex trafficking by force, threats of force, fraud, or coercion, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1591(a) and (b)(1); two counts of transporting a victim in interstate commerce with the intent that she engage in prostitution, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2421(a); and two counts of coercing or enticing... More...

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United States of America v. Donald R. Felton

Springfield, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possessing with intent to distribute fifty grams or more of methamphetamine. <br> <br> On May 21, 2019, two law enforcement officers inter- viewed a confidential source. The confidential source told the<br> officers that Donald Felton had made several trips to St. Louis, Missouri, to purchase methamphetamine for ... More...

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<H2> United States of America v. Byron Blake

East St. Louis, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant seeking a sentence reduction. See 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2). <br> <br> In March 2007, after a federal and state investigation into suspected drug dealers, Blake was charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fifty or more grams of cocaine base, see 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1),... More...

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United States of America v. Mark A. Hills

East St. Louis, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance: Methamphetamine<br> .... More...

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United States of America v. Manuel D. Cass

Benton, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl.... More...

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United States of America v. LaPierre Scott

Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with f unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1), and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1).<br> <br> ... More...

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United States of America v. Deon Pugh

Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with f four counts, including conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance.<br> <br> The government charged Pugh by superseding information with four counts, including conspiracy to knowingly and intentionally possess with intent to distribute and distribute a controlled substance in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841... More...

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<H2> United States of America v. Richard Walker

East St. Louis, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm.<br> <br> Officers arrested Richard Walker at the front door of the residence of his girlfriend, Ramona Pau-<br> lette, where he was staying overnight. Paulette lived with her mother, Laverne Shipp; and with her and Walker's son,<br> Walker Jr. After arresting Walker, officers per... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Michael McClain </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Consultant Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring To Falsify Records and Evade Internal Controls at Commonwealth Edison as Part of Scheme To Bribe Former Illinois House Speaker Michae... More...

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United States of America v. Deandre Maxwell and Tyrone Fulwiley

Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with felony possession of firearms, cocaine, and other para-phernalia associated with drug distribution, Tyrone Fulwiley and Deandre Maxwell were charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) & (b)(1)(B), possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, 18 U.S... More...

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United States of America v. William Lee </center

Benton, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with:<br> <br> Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with the Intent to Distribute a Methamphetamine Mixture, a Schedule II Controlled Substance.... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Benigno Sanchez </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Rockford, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempting To Import More Than Half a Kilogram of Fentanyl </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Rockford Man Sentenced to Eleven Years in Prison for Attempting To Import More Than Half a Kilogram of Fentanyl </h2></center></b></b> </h2></c... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Demarkee D. Jimerson </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> East St. Louis, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug distribution, gun charges </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Jury convicts Cahokia Heights man of drug distribution, gun charges</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A southern Illinois jury convicted a Cahokia He... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Kelvin Eugene Patterson, Jr., Marcus L. Burnside (a.k.a. “Pooty”) </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Peoria, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Drug and Firearm Offenses </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Two Peoria Men Sentenced for Drug and Firearm Offenses</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Kelvin Eugene Patterson, Jr., 39, of Peoria, Illinois, was sentenced to tw... More...

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State of Illinois v. Desireee R. Cortez

Geneva, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with multiple counts of felony theft.<br> <br> Desiree R. Cortez, age 37, pled guilty to stealing more than $100,000 from her employer.<br> <br> Two other counts relating to financial exploitation of an elderly person and financial exploitation of an elderly person age 70 or older by someone in a position of trust were di... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. McKindley V. Allen; DaLeon J. Fontennet </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> East Saint Louis, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Burglarizing Pharmacies in Southern Illinois, Missouri </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Two Houston Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Burglarizing Pharmacies in Southern Illinois, Missouri </h2></center></b></b> </h2></cente... More...

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State of Illinois v. Calvin Williams

<h2><br> Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the aggravated battery.<br> </h2><br> On May 8, 2024, the State charged defendant, Calvin Williams, by felony complaint with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm to Danielle Weimerskirch; aggravated battery in a public place to Danielle Weimerskirch; and aggravated battery to a protected employee in that defendant caused great... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Johnathan S. Sargent </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Methamphetamine, Heroin, Cocaine, and Firearm Offenses </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Peoria Felon Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine, Heroin, Cocaine, and Firearm Offenses</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Javan Jamar Thompson </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Urbana, Ill. Criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempting to Use Mail to Obtain Fentanyl </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Kankakee Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Attempting to Use Mail to Obtain Fentanyl</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A Kankakee man, Javan Jam... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. George H. Cunningham; Tarvin M. Hamler, III </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> <br> <br> East St. Louis, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Burglarizing Southern Illinois Pharmacies of Controlled Substances </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Ohio Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Burglarizing Southern Illinois Pharmacies of Controlled Substances</h2></center><... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Michael A. Eskew </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> East St. Louis, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of manufacture of counterfeit obligations of the U.S., one count of possession of counterfeit obligations of the U.S., and one count of possessing digital image of U.S. currency for counterfeiting. </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Eric Brown </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Trafficking Fentanyl and Illegally Possessing Firearm in Chicago </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Illegally Possessing Firearm in Chicago</h2></center></b></b> </h2></cen... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Diego A. Montes-Roldan </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Fairview Heights, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempting to Engage in Sexual Activity with a Minor </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Man Sentenced to 20 Years' Imprisonment for Attempting to Engage in Sexual Activity with a Minor</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><b... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Jose V. Sanchez </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> <br> East St. Louis, Illinois criminal defense lawyer <a href="http://www.morelaw.com/lawyers/atty.asp?f=Paul&l=Sims&i=98761&z=63108" target="_new">Paul E. Sims</a> represented the Defendant charged with Meth Trafficking </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Meth Trafficking Co-Conspirator Sentenced to 17+ Years in Prison... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Amanda Carroll </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Springfield, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Distributing Methamphetamine in Quincy, Illinois </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Monroe City, Missouri Woman Sentenced to 120 Months for Distributing Methamphetamine in Quincy, Illinois</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Wesley Noonan; Christina Noonan </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Springfield, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Receiving and Distributing Drugs Through the Postal Service </font <br> </color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i><br> </b> Bloomington Couple Sentenced to Federal Prison for Receiving and Distributing Drugs Through the Postal Service </h2></center><br> <br>... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Wesley Noonan; Christina Noonan </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Springfield, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Receiving and Distributing Drugs Through the Postal Service </font <br> </color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i><br> </b> Bloomington Couple Sentenced to Federal Prison for Receiving and Distributing Drugs Through the Postal Service </h2></center><br> <br>... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Detrey D. Robinson </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Springfield, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Federal Firearm and Drug Offenses.</font color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i></b> Peoria Man Sentenced to 81 Months in Prison for Federal Firearm and Drug Offenses </h2></center><br> <br> A Peoria, Illinois man, Detrey D. Robinson, 28, of the 1800 block o... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Mitch M. Titus </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center><i> Fairview Heights, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempting to Entice a Minor.</font color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><br> <b><h2><center><i></b> Peoria Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Attempting to Entice a Minor </h2></center></i></font color="red"><br> <br> A district judge sentenced a man from Peoria,... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Tevin Ford </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center><i>Springfield, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Child.</font color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><br> <b><h2><center><i></b> Decatur Man Sentenced to 300 Months in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Child </h2></center></i></font color="red"><br> <br> A Decatur, Illinois, man, Tevin Ford, 29, was... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Tevin Ford </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center><i>Springfield, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Child.</font color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><br> <center><i></b> Decatur Man Sentenced to 300 Months in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Child </h2></center></i></font color="red"><br> <br> A Decatur, Illinois, man, Tevin Ford, 29, wa... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Tysean J. Pollard; Steven P. Dixon </h1>

<b><h2><center><i><font color="red"> Madison, Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Fentanyl Trafficking .</font color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center><i></b> Two Madison Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking </h2></center></i><br> <br> Timothy M. O'Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced ... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Henry Speirs </h1>

<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> Springfield, Illinois Criminal Defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a Distributing Methamphetamine.</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <b><h3><center><i></b> </h3></center></i><br> <br> A Quincy, Illinois man, Henry Speirs, 35, of the 700 block of Harrison Street, has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sue Myerscough to... More...

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<h1> United States of America Mary Scott </h1>

<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> Springfield, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Distributing Methamphetamine. Scott will be required to serve four years of supervised release after her release from prison. </b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <b><h3><center><i></b> </h3></center></i><br> <br> Springfield, Illinois, woman, Mary Scott, 61, was... More...

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