Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

possesion of marijuna in the trunk of a car

this is my first drug case along with being my first case as adult!what will the judge decide at the end of my preliminary hearing?and will i face jail time? i was also charged with three moving violations including no insurance for the second time,no valid license,and running a red light while at the speed of 57 miles a hour?


Asked on 3/11/09, 8:58 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Shestokas Shestokas, & Associates

Re: possesion of marijuna in the trunk of a car

You did not indicate if you were charged with a felony or misdemeanor. Up to 30 grams of marijuana is a misdemeanor, more is a felony. It makes a significant difference. Also you said it was in the trunk of the car. The officer needed a reason to look in the trunk. There are many questions to answer before being able to give you proper answers. If you are scheduled for a preliminary hearing it is likely a felony. For information on how felonies proceed please see the following sites:

http://www.shestokas.com/Felony.html

and

http://peacesecurity.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_felony_process

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Answered on 3/11/09, 9:42 pm
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

Re: possesion of marijuna in the trunk of a car

You definitely need to hire the best criminal defense attorney you can afford. You are facing serious time, if you are looking at a preliminary hearing. Do whatever you need to do in order to get good legal representation.

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Answered on 3/11/09, 11:15 pm


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