Top Illinois Drug Charge Defense Lawyers

The Law Offices of Brucar & Yetter
Wheaton, Rolling Meadows and St. Charles, Illinois

Leading Illinois Drug Charge Defense Lawyers

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It's not often that one mistake can haunt you for a lifetime. In the State of Illinois, however, if you're convicted of drug charges - from possession to narcotics trafficking to manufacturing of meth - you're facing serious and lasting penalties including prison time, fines and a criminal record.

The Northern Illinois Law Office of Brucar & Yetter has successfully stood up for hundreds of people facing consequences similar to what you're looking at when you've been arrested on a drug charge. Nearly fifty years of experience and extensive knowledge of investigative procedures and techniques gives our Chicago-area attorneys the insight needed to suppress evidence, identify violations of Constitutional rights, and put the prosecution on the defensive.

Brucar & Yetter attorneys fight for you and pursue options which may keep felony drug convictions off your record. For more information or to schedule a free consultation, contact the drug charge defense lawyers at the Law Office of Brucar & Yetter today. Call 630-858-8840.

Drug-Related Felony Offenses

What starts as a less serious drug charge - say the possession of a small amount of a controlled substance - can become a legal catastrophe given certain circumstances. When you're charged with a drug crime and have a previous conviction, were near a protected zone, had minors involved with the incident or carried a firearm, the criminal penalties may be greater.

The Chicago-area Law Office of Brucar & Yetter represent clients charged with:

Drug possession
Narcotics trafficking
Criminal drug conspiracy
Smuggling by car, plane, or boat
Possession with the intent to deliver
Manufacturing or Delivery of Marijuana, Methamphetamines (Crystal Meth), Ecstasy (X) , Cocaine (Coke), Heroin and Ketamine ("Special K")

Fighting Illegal Search and Seizure in Northern Illinois

The drug charge defense lawyers at Brucar & Yetter review police procedure in detail to determine if you were the victim of an illegal search and seizure. Focusing on Fourth and Fifth Amendment issues our attorneys identify an illegal search and seizure and work for a dismissal of the charges.

In some drug cases, investigators will sometimes conduct a "knock and talk" tactic. That involves law enforcement officers standing outside a residence and listen for bits of conversation implying drug use. Then they knock and ask to talk to gain entry without a warrant. In these cases, as well as those involving drugs found during the search of a car, prosecutors must establish officers had probable cause to search your vehicle, and the defense attorneys at Brucar & Yetter are often able to assert successful defenses including getting these searches of your vehicle and illegal pat-down searches thrown out. The drug charge attorneys of Brucar & Yetter have experience and success needed to help keep your possession charge off your record.

Bogus Testimony and Shaky Forensic Evidence

When drug trafficking, possession, or distribution are prosecuted in the State of Illinois, the government often finds people involved who are willing to turn state's evidence in exchange for a reduction in charges or sentencing for their own problems - often called "flippers." The Northern Illinois defense attorneys at Brucar & Yetter aggressively challenge witnesses who testify against you as part of a plea bargain.

Many drug cases come about after police illegally use the services of paid informants in an attempt to avoid following Constitutional rules. The Law Office of Brucar & Yetter has developed a successful means of getting this type of case thrown out. Using innovative motions our lawyers are able to force the prosecutors and police to surrender the files kept on the informants. Often this leads to the prosecution attempting to protect informants and the charges against you being dropped. If not, motions to challenge the informant's behavior and having the court declare them bound by the same rules applying to the police can win your case.

Innovative thinking, breeds success in the legal world, and the attorneys at Brucar & Yetter takes a creative team approach to your defense. Our investigators uncover information, evidence and other witnesses who may contradict the prosecution's version of events. Our forensic experts and lab specialists who thoroughly evaluate how evidence was handled, gaps in the chain of evidence, and where questions arise as to the integrity of lab procedure and results.

Our Commitment to You

The criminal defense attorneys at Brucar & Yetter are prepared to aggressively fight charges against you. Every detail and witness statement is analyzed and we conduct our own investigations, as well - which reveal evidence and information the prosecutor doesn't want to discuss at trial or never even bothered to submit for further investigation.

Drug charges in Illinois can have severe consequences, including forfeiture of property and incarceration which impact your life today and in the future, leaving no room for error in your defense. Consulting with an experienced attorney for advice on how to proceed is essential. If you are facing drug charges, a knowledgeable attorney at the Law Office of Brucar & Yetter can help. Call 630-858-8840 today for a free consultation.