Chicago MDMA | Ecstasy Defense Attorney
MDMA, also known as "Molly," "X," or "Ecstasy"
is relatively common in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. In Illinois,
MDMA charges usually occur in two broad categories: possession under 720
ILCS 570/402 or manufacturing/delivering/possessing with intent to deliver
under 720 ILCS 570/401. Both categories are
felonies.
Possessing MDMA without evidence of selling it is known as "simple
possession." You likely will be charged with simple possession of
MDMA if you have a small amount, in one bag or container, and no scale
is nearby.
On the other hand, you likely will be charged with manufacturing/delivering/possessing
with intent to deliver MDMA if you have a large amount, have multiple
bags or containers, or a scale is nearby. Obviously, if you deliver MDMA
to an undercover officer or an informant, you will be charged with delivery.
Regardless of whether you are charged with simple possession or something
more, the government has the burden of proving beyond a reasonable doubt
that you knowingly possessed the drug. As with all drug charges, you cannot
be convicted of possessing something you were unaware of. Additionally,
even if you knowingly possessed the drug, the evidence may be suppressed
if law enforcement disregarded the Constitution in order to arrest you.
Illinois Penalties for Possession of MDMA |Ecstasy
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Possession of 0-15 doses of MDMA is a Class 4 felony, punishable by 1-3
years in prison under 720 ILCS 570/402(c)
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Possession of 15-200 doses of MDMA is a Class 1 felony, punishable by 4-15
years in prison under 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(7.5)(A)(ii)
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Possession of 200-600 doses of MDMA is a Class 1 felony, punishable by
6-30 years in prison under 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(7.5)(B)(ii)
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Possession of 600-1,500 doses of MDMA is a Class 1 felony, punishable by
8-40 years in prison under 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(7.5)(C)(ii)
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Possession of 1,500+ doses of MDMA is a Class 1 felony, punishable by 10-50
years in prison under 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(7.5)(D)(ii)
Illinois Penalties for Manufacturing/Delivering/Possessing
with Intent to Deliver MDMA |Ecstasy
The penalties for manufacturing, delivering, or possessing with intent
to deliver MDMA vary depending on the amount but are more severe than
simple possession:
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0-10 doses is a Class 2 felony, punishable by 3-7 years in prison under
720 ILCS 570/401(d)(iii)
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10-15 doses is a Class 1 felony, punishable by 4-15 years in prison under
720 ILCS 570/401(c)(7.5)(ii)
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15-200 doses is a Class X felony, punishable by 6-30 years in prison under
720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(A)(ii)
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200-600 doses is a Class X felony, punishable by 9-40 years in prison under
720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(B)(ii)
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600-1,500 doses is a Class X felony, punishable by 12-50 years in prison
under 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(C)(ii)
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1,500+ doses is a Class X felony, punishable by 15-60 years in prison under
720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(D)(ii)
Alternatives to a Prison Sentence
Chicago Defense Attorney Thomas Hallock's primary goal is always to obtain a complete dismissal
of your charges or a not guilty verdict at trial. If this is not an option,
his fallback position is to obtain court supervision or expungeable probation.
Both options give you the opportunity to avoid incarceration and dispose
of the charges without a conviction. Depending on the circumstances, you
may be able to remove the arrest from your
criminal record.
Contact Thomas C. Hallock if you need a skilled and committed MDMA and
Ecstasy defense attorney in Chicago.
Contact (888) 412-3741 for a complimentary case consultation