The state of Illinois takes methamphetamine crimes very seriously. And, just as you might assume, this extends to methamphetamine conspiracy charges.
Going over the facts that underlie being charged with a methamphetamine conspiracy in Illinois and speaking with a Chicago drug crime attorney as soon as possible will allow you to obtain the best possible legal outcome.
What Is A Criminal Conspiracy?
In its simplest form, a criminal conspiracy is an agreement between two or more individuals to commit an illegal act and to satisfy the intent of this agreement.
Just as an example, if someone agrees to rob 7-Eleven stores with three other people, and they have purchased a gun to help them satisfy this agreement, then the four individuals involved could be charged with a criminal conspiracy.
A conspiracy to commit a particular crime tends to come with its own charges. But, if other factors are involved within the conspiracy, and if certain acts have already been committed, then these can lead to their own charges.
You may not have actually committed any criminal acts; other people may have done so. And, you may not have ever genuinely intended to commit any criminal acts; again, other people may have done so.
Even though the above may be true, and even though you are not a criminal, this does not mean that the legal system will not treat you as if you have committed criminal acts.
What Is A Methamphetamine Conspiracy?
A methamphetamine conspiracy is an agreement between two or more individuals to commit an illegal act related to methamphetamine possession or distribution, among other possibilities.
Outside of the above, a methamphetamine conspiracy can only be considered a conspiracy if the individuals being charged with a methamphetamine conspiracy have committed an act that furthers the conspiracy.
Just as an example, if two people buy meth manufacturing equipment, and begin manufacturing meth with the intent to sell it, then they can be charged with a methamphetamine conspiracy.
If those same two people agree to manufacture and sell meth but never actually do anything to further this agreement, then it is unlikely that they will be charged with a methamphetamine conspiracy.
What Happens If You Are Charged With A Methamphetamine Conspiracy?
Someone who is charged with a methamphetamine conspiracy will be charged with the offense that serves as the object of the conspiracy.
Just as an example, if two people conspire to manufacture and sell methamphetamine, then they would likely be charged with the manufacturing and distribution of methamphetamine.
Other facts pertaining to the conspiracy can lead to other charges. And these facts often involve the cumulative weight of any methamphetamine, substances containing methamphetamine, or methamphetamine precursors that can be attributed to the conspiracy throughout its duration.
If two people purchase pseudoephedrine and ammonia and are tied to methamphetamine manufacturing, for example, then they can be charged with possessing these substances with the intent to use them to manufacture methamphetamine. This can occur, even if that actually wasn’t the case, and those substances were meant to be used for other purposes.
You are not a criminal, and you may have made a mistake. But, unfortunately, if you don’t have legal help, then no matter the exact facts of a methamphetamine conspiracy case, the charges are likely to be quite serious.
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A methamphetamine conspiracy charge is very serious. You are not a criminal, but you still need legal assistance in order to deal with these charges.
If you need representation for a criminal charge in Cook County, with 30 years of State and Federal litigation, Glasgow & Olsson is uniquely qualified to help.
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