Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

I was recently arrested in Illinois for retail theft and posession of marijuana. I am wondering what I can do to keep this from going on my record. I am 19 and have never comitted any other crimes. I am a full time student at a private liberal arts college and am extremely concerned with the effects this will have on graduate school acceptance and job applications. I was as cooperative withthe arresting officers as possible. I also wrote a statement explaining exactly what happened, and I am going to plead guilty in court. I was also told that these convictions will not go on my record if I complete probation requirements. I am wondering if this is true.


Asked on 11/27/10, 3:13 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Rosenblat Michael C. Rosenblat., P.C.

A conviction will go on your record as well as the arrest. You should discuss your situation with a lawyer.

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Answered on 12/02/10, 4:16 pm
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

You should not just go to court and plead guilty of anything. Only after you hire an attorney and that attorney has negotiated a plea bargain for you should any plea be entered. In many cases we are able to negotiate a plea bargain which will avoid you taking a conviction on your record. I can not overemphasize how important it is for you to hire an attorney and avoid the conviction(s) if at all possible.

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Answered on 12/07/10, 6:36 pm


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