In Iowa, methamphetamine charges can be either misdemeanors or felonies and carry varying penalties depending on the charge
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine Charges in Illinois
In Illinois, possession, deliver, and manufacture of methamphetamine is illegal and are punished rather harshly. The punishments vary according to the amount of methamphetamine involved. Knowing possession of methamphetamine without
Drug Court in Illinois
The Drug Court Treatment Act was authorized to reduce the incidence of drug use, drug addiction, and crimes committed as a result of drug use and drug addiction in the State of Illinois. Pursuant to the Act, each judicial circuit within the State of Illinois must establish a drug court program. A Defendant may attend drug court as an alternative to a term of imprisonment.
Federal Drug (Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroine, and Methamphetamine) Charges
Federal law prohibits the manufacture, distribution, possession with intent, or dispensing of a variety of drugs that include marijuana, cocaine, heroine, and methamphetamine. The applicable Federal law is 21 U.S.C. § 841 and 21 U.S.C. § 960. Those accused of Federal drug offenses should take the matter seriously and work with an experienced attorney to properly handle the case.