Although possession of a certain amount of medical marijuana is allowed in the state of Illinois (with a prescription only), cultivation of your own plants is illegal. The following penalties listed in 720 ILCS 550/8 are based on how many plants an offender is found to be growing:

  • 5 plants or less: Class A misdemeanor; maximum imprisonment of 1 year
  • 6 – 20 plants: Class 4 felony; imprisonment 1 – 3 years; fine of up to $25,000
  • 21 – 50 plants: Class 3 felony; imprisonment 2 – 5 years; fine of up to $25,000
  • 51 – 200 plants: Class 2 felony; imprisonment 3 – 7 years; fine of up to $100,000
  • More than 200 plants: Class 1 felony; imprisonment 4 – 15 years; fine of up to $100,000

HOW OUR FIRM CAN HELP

The offices of Okabe & Haushalter have represented countless drug crime cases. Call today to discuss your defense options with a capable Chicago criminal defense lawyer. Hiring a defense attorney to represent you will give you the highest possible chance of obtaining a dismissal, especially for serious drug crime charges such as marijuana cultivation. Our firm has extensive experience in all areas of drug defense and can build the strongest defense against your charges.

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