Defending Drug Possession Charges

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Unwitting possession is a legal defense where the defendant claims they didnt know they were in possession of illegal substances. In Illinois, you need to demonstrate lack of knowledge about the substances presence and show you had no control over the substance. Evidence linking you to the substance must be minimal or non-existent. To establish unwitting possession, gather evidence proving you had no knowledge about the drugs, show you couldnt control the substances presence, and ensure theres no evidence linking you to the drugs. Consult a lawyer for personalized advice.

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Can you tell me how to get out of a drug charge. If you didn't know they was in the vehicle, and neither belonged to me
Hello Ali, I'm not a lawyer, but I can share some general legal information. In Illinois, "unwitting possession" can be a defense against a drug charge. You may want to:
- Confirm no knowledge or control over the drugs.
- Show lack of evidence connecting you to the drugs.
- Consult a lawyer for professional guidance.
Remember to always respect law enforcement and court procedures.
tell me more about unwitting posession
Unwitting possession is a legal defense where the defendant claims they didn't know they were in possession of illegal substances. In Illinois:
- You need to demonstrate lack of knowledge about the substance's presence.
- It's crucial to show you had no control over the substance.
- Evidence linking you to the substance must be minimal or non-existent.
Please consult a professional lawyer for personalized advice.
how does one do that?
To establish unwitting possession, you must:
- Gather evidence proving you had no knowledge about the drugs (like testimonies).
- Show you couldn't control the substance's presence (e.g., it was in a shared vehicle).
- Make sure there's no evidence linking you to the drugs.
Please consult a lawyer to guide you through this process.