Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois
misdameanor cannabis2.5 grams
My son was arrested with 2 friends for the above offense, does he need a lawyer and why or why not? They are all in college and a first offense.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: misdameanor cannabis2.5 grams
Yes, he needs a lawyer - he faces jail if he is found guilty.
Re: misdameanor cannabis2.5 grams
In my opinion your son (and his friend) definitely need attorneys to represent them. Hiring an attorney may be the best way to avoid a conviction for this offense being entered on your son's permanent criminal record. In the future, when he applies for admission to grad school, or when he applies for a scholarship, or when he applies for a loan, or when he applies for a job, there will be a question on the application, "Have you ever been convicted . . . " How do you think it will look if he has to say "yes" and then explain the charge? This is a no brainer. Hire an attorney.
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