Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

Past records

I recently went to court on a class c misdimener 2.5 grams canibas 1st offence. I am representing my self consequently the DA gave me terrible plea bargain no court supervision like most others before me got.He makes his bargain based on an offense 23 years ago against me non related to drug charges, is this legal?


Asked on 1/08/02, 5:03 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Shestokas Shestokas, & Associates

Re: Past records

The State's Attorney can take any position he wishes on an offer that is supported by a legal sentence for the alleged offense. You are in no doubt in need of a "402" conference which is a conference with the judge pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 402. It sounds as though you are a good candidate for supervision and a judicial conference may have that result, although it is likely to go smoother if you have an attorney.

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Answered on 1/08/02, 7:37 pm
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

Re: Past records

The prosecutor does not have to offer you any plea bargain at all. Why are you representing yourself? If you can afford an attorney, hire one. If not, apply for a public defender. An attorney should be able to help you on this. Good luck.

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Answered on 1/08/02, 8:16 pm


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