I was arrested and charged in Illinois with 720 ILCS 550/5D, Cannabis possession greater than 30g but less than 500g. By police report, and by sheer fact, the amount was significantly less than 500g, by @ absolute least 100g.

The charges were dismissed at a preliminary hearing on a technicality. Two months later, I was notified that a Grand Jury, that I had been indicted.

My lawyer recieved a copy of the indictment transcript, and I just read it.

The officer testifying before the grand jury, under oath, stated very clearly that the amount was greater than 500g, and less than 2,000g, which is a different (and worse) charge, 720 ILCS 550/5E.

Evidence will certainly show less than 350g. I am 100% certain of this. There was absolutely no more than that at most.

Also, I was never charged with possession between 500g - 2,000g, so how can I be indicted for something I was never charged with?

The officer's testimony under oath is clearly false, and I am shocked that the Grand Jury did not notice.

Is it illegal for an Officer to overstate possession amount (by well over 100g) during sworn testimony under oath ?

What are the penalties for the officer, if any ?

And can this affect my case ?

Thank you so much for any responses.