18 yr old arrested for poss. of alcohol and consump. by a minor. Does he need lawyer to ask for Court Sup? No pryors, blew .025

An attorney is not required but is recommended. Even if he receives supervision, his license will be suspended because the offenses are alcohol...

What is going to happen after getting caught with a smoking pipe with cannibus packed in it

You could be charged with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $2500, a minimum of $750 and up...

If a friend is being held in county jail with no bond for drug criminal case, what can they do to at least get a bond?

This person needs to hire an attorney or request the appointment of the public defender if they cannot afford an attorney. After that, the attorney...

I just started a new job and can not miss to take a drug drop that I was given less than 24hr notice for

You should probably get a letter from your new employer to prove to the court you actually have a job.

Why wasnt i ticketed? do the police press charges later?

The police have discretion whether to issue tickets especially when dealing with minor incidents like what you describe. Luckily, you were dealing...

My 16 year old was caught shopliftng. Do I really have to pay the $250 fine?

Under Illinois law, the store can ask for this money. The question is whether they will make the effort to collect it. They would have to send...

Your case will only be thrown out if it is set for trial, the LPO fails to appear and the judge denies the prosecutor's motion for a continuance....

My neice pled guilty to domestic battery when she was 18 against her mom boyfriend

It is possible to have received court supervision for domestic battery if the incident occurred several years ago. Supervision was a possible...

If expungement is granted: 1. Theoretically, there should be no evidence of your arrest (the original police reports including booking photo and...

What could one expect for being on probabtion for a class 4 felony and dui, then violating with a class x and class 1 felony?

Violating your probation is the least of your worries. The Class X is non-probationable and carries a minimum prison sentence of at least 6 years...