Attorney Cory Easton

At the office of Cory Easton, P.C. - he handles Drug and related criminal cases in many parts of Illinois including St. Clair, Perry, Monroe, Randolph, Washington, Madison and Clinton Counties.

Mr. Easton's main areas of practice are Drug Defense, DUI and Family Law in Belleville Illinois. He received a bachelor's degree in Accounting in 1992. He received his Law Degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 1996. He prosecuted cases for a short period of time while in Law School under a Supreme Court Rule 711 License, then began his career as a Trial Lawyer at the Public Defender's Office in St. Clair County, Illinois. After handling numerous high profile First Degree Murder cases and jury trials, he entered into Private Practice in 1999, establishing Cory Easton, P.C. (Professional Corporation). Cory has been a Divorce and Criminal Trial Lawyer since entering the Practice of Law. He is also the attorney for O'Fallon Township in St. Clair County Illinois.

Attorney Cory Easton is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, St. Clair County Bar Association and the East St. Louis Bar Association. He is also a member of the Illinois Capital Litigation Bar, which includes only a handful of Lawyers in the Down State Illinois area. He has represented numerous defendants that have faced the ultimate penalty -- Death. He is also among a select few attorneys in the United States that have freed an innocent man that the State was seeking to kill.

Mr. Easton, in addition to high profile cases, handles all types of Traffic, Drug and DUI related cases. A large portion of Mr. Easton's criminal practice is DUI and felony cases. He has handled hundreds of DUI's in Belleville and will fight to keep your license. He has a team of experts that are willing to review and investigate your case, whether it is a felony or misdemeanor.

Drug Lawyer Belleville | Illinois Drug Attorney Cory Easton P.C.

Belleville, Illinois and the federal government have laws against unlawful use, possession, distribution or production of certain drugs. These include cocaine, heroin, marijuana and amphetamines. The laws aim to reduce illegal drug use and cut down on drug-related crimes.

There are five categories, or "schedules," of drugs based on their potential for dependency and abuse as compared with their therapeutic value. Schedule I controlled substances have the highest potential for dependency and no accepted medical use. Schedule V drugs have a low potential for dependency and accepted medical uses.

The most severe penalties for illegal possession, sale or manufacture of drugs involve those listed in Schedule I. The Attorney General has the authority to delete, add or reschedule drugs. State schedules refer to or are based on federal schedules.

Punishment

The punishment for drug crimes in Belleville, Illinois generally depends on:

• The quantity of the drug
• Its classification under the schedules
• The purpose of possession

The most serious drug crimes are:

• Producing illegal drugs
• Manufacturing drugs
• Selling drugs

Possession of drugs with the intent to distribute them is a serious crime. Prosecutors can prove your intent to distribute drugs just by showing the quantity of the drug, without any evidence you actually distributed the drug.

Cory Easton is available 24 hours a day and can be reached at 618.355.7500 or by e-mail at coryeastonpc@aol.com. We look forward to resolving your DUI and DWI related charges.

At the office of Cory Easton, P.C. - he handles Drug and related criminal cases in many parts of Belleville Illinois including St. Clair, Perry, Monroe, Randolph, Washington, Madison and Clinton Counties.

Drug charges include drug possession, drug possession with intent to distribute, drug possession with intent to sell, drug transportation, drug manufacturing, or drug cultivation. If you or a loved one has been arrested on drug charges severe penalties may ensue. A criminal defense attorney from the Belleville area firm of Cory Easton PC will be there to provide you with aggressive and effective representation from the moment we take on your case.

Drug cases in Illinois are increasing, and they are often difficult to defend for many other law firms. We know the laws surrounding these drug charges and will thoroughly review and analyze the case against you. Many times the police act illegally, operating without warrants and with disregard for your constitutional rights. If an illegal search and seizure was committed, we will do everything possible to get your case thrown out of court. Law enforcement in Belleville may commit entrapment or perform illegal surveillance which may be in violation of your right to privacy. If they made any legal errors, we will exploit them for your benefit.

Our drug defense attorneys fight aggressively to have any drug charge dismissed or reduced. We know many drug users are addicts and not criminals. Even those who sell drugs may be doing so to support an underlying addiction which needs treatment. Jails and prisons are overcrowded with those who have been convicted of violent crimes. Our criminal lawyers make the prosecution see that putting a non-violent drug offender in jail may lead to the release of someone who may be a danger to society. We always strive to ensure our clients never see the inside of a jail cell. If your charges cannot be dismissed, our criminal law firm will fight to get you a rehabilitation oriented sentence such as A.A. or N.A. meetings, probation or community service.

Below are the drug cases we handle most often. Even if your particular charge isn't listed, we can help. You can trust us to spend all the time and effort necessary to defend your rights, because protecting your freedom is what we do.

Drug Possession

Possessing most controlled substances in Belleville is a felony, with the exception of marijuana, which is usually considered a misdemeanor, as is possession of drug paraphernalia such as a pipe.

Drug Transportation

The transporting of illegal drugs, or narcotics, occurs when an individual knowingly transfers the substances from one place to another. Whether transporting small amounts of narcotics or large amounts, both crimes are considered serious offenses.

Drug Distribution

The distribution of illegal drugs or narcotics occurs when an individual sells narcotics. Drug Distribution refers to the act of selling narcotics to others and the gravity of the crime depends on the circumstances surrounding the case.

Drug Cultivation

Drug cultivation has two definitions. (1) Growing, possessing, or producing plants and other natural elements that can be used to produce unlawful controlled substances, such as marijuana, is considered drug cultivation. (2) The production of illegal controlled substances which require laboratory equipment and chemicals to produce, such as LSD and methamphetamine may be considered drug cultivation.

Drug Manufacturing

Drug manufacturing involves the creation of illegal drugs in a chemical lab or growing facility. The size of the operation or chemical plant and the kind of drugs being produced or manufactured can influence the severity of the charges.

Drug Sales

You don't need to actually sell drugs or for any money to change hands to be arrested for intending to sell them. You can be arrested for this felony by having within your control evidence that law enforcement considers conclusive, including such items as scales, fortified (tinted) windows, and visitors arriving or leaving your home at all hours. Many of these charges can be exaggerated or lack substantial evidence, Cory Easton can help you.