Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

Re: DRUG Charges

If your son was charged with possession of a controlled substance of 15 grams or more, he's facing a "Class X" felony. The punishment for that is 6 to 30 years in prison with no probation possible. My advice to you is to hire an EXPERIENCED criminal defense lawyer. He/she MAY be able to negotiate the charges down to a lesser class felony. There are no guarantees of that. I have been a criminal defense lawyer for 28 years. If your son's case is in Cook County, or any of the counties around Cook County, please call me for a free consultation.

Re: DRUG Charges

very possible; get am attorney NOW.

Re: DRUG Charges

I would be glad to discuss your son's case with you and the possible dispositions.

Re: DRUG Charges

If you already have an attorney representing your son then this is something you should discuss in great detail with that attorney. I will say that there is always a possibility of avoiding prison. Sometimes, a defense lawyer is able to defeat the charges with appropriate Motions, or at the probable cause hearing, or at trial. Other times, it is possible to negotiate a plea bargain with the State's Attorney (prosecutor) which the Judge will approve. In some cases, the defendant's cooperation might be an important factor. In all cases, the jurisdiction you are in will greatly influence the outcome. Individual prosecutors and judges handle these matters differently. There are many factors which will come into play with your son's situation, and it is impossible to do much more than allow you some reasonable hope that he will avoid prison. Everything definitely does depend upon your getting the very best criminal defense attorney you can afford. Personally, I have handled a wide variety of drug cases in courts throughout Illinois, and I would be willing to speak with you or your son if he is not already represented. In any event, I do wish you both the best of luck, and I hope that your son takes this opportunity to turn his life around.