If you’re caught with mushrooms or other psychedelic drugs, you can get into serious trouble in Illinois – these drugs are illegal, and you could end up spending time in jail for having them. Here’s what you need to know.
What You Need to Know About Psychedelic Drug Charges in Illinois
It’s pretty common for people to be arrested and charged with having mushrooms and other hallucinogenic drugs (including acid). There are two main types of these charges: those involving possession and those involving manufacturing with intent to deliver (which means making them to sell).
If you’re caught with a small amount, there’s a good chance that the state will charge you with possession. However, if you’re caught with a large amount, the state may charge you with possession with intent to deliver.
The table below outlines possible consequences you may face if you’re convicted of possession.
| Drug Type | Doses | Penalty |
| LSD | 0 to 15 doses | Class 4 felony; 1 to 3 years in prison |
| LSD | 15 to 200 doses | Class 1 felony; 4 to 15 years in prison |
| LSD | 200 to 600 doses | Class 1 felony; 6 to 30 years in prison |
| LSD | 600 to 1,500 doses | Class 1 felony; 8 to 40 years in prison |
| LSD | More than 1,500 doses | Class 1 felony; 10 to 50 years in prison |
| Mushrooms, peyote or mescaline | 0 to 200 grams | Class 4 felony; 1 to 3 years in prison |
| Mushrooms, peyote or mescaline | 200 or more grams | Class 1 felony; 4 to 15 years in prison |
The table below outlines possible consequences you may face if you’re convicted of manufacturing, delivering or possessing with intent to deliver.
| Drug Type | Doses | Penalty |
| LSD | 0 to 10 doses | Class 2 felony; 3 to 7 years in prison |
| LSD | 10 to 15 doses | Class 1 felony; 4 to 15 years in prison |
| LSD | 15 to 200 doses | Class X felony; 6 to 30 years in prison |
| LSD | 200 to 600 doses | Class X felony; 9 to 40 years in prison |
| LSD | 600 to 1,500 doses | Class X felony; 12 to 50 years in prison |
| LSD | More than 1,500 doses | Class X felony; 15 to 60 years in prison |
| Mushrooms, peyote or mescaline | 0 to 50 grams | Class 3 felony; 2 to 5 years in prison |
| Mushrooms, peyote or mescaline | 50 to 200 grams | Class 1 felony; 4 to 15 years in prison |
| Mushrooms, peyote or mescaline | 200 or more grams | Class X felony; 6 to 30 years in prison |
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