Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

penalty in illinois for underage drinking

my son recently was arrested for underage drinking in Illinois. He is 19. What should i do?


Asked on 11/15/07, 11:36 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
George Zuganelis Zuganelis & Zuganelis, Attorneys at Law, P.C.

Re: penalty in illinois for underage drinking

Get him a lawyer. This carries jail time and or a fine. Please call for a free consultation.

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Answered on 11/15/07, 11:40 am
Nishay Sanan Nishay K. Sanan

Re: penalty in illinois for underage drinking

You should consider getting counsel for him. A conviction for underaged drinking could lead to issues with driving privleges and a conviction could stay on his record permenanly.

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Answered on 11/15/07, 11:42 am
Kelly Bennett Bennett Law Offices

Re: penalty in illinois for underage drinking

This is a class A misdemeanor, punishable by 364 days in jail a $2,500 fine or both. You should retain an attorney.

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Answered on 11/15/07, 12:15 pm


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