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