Is it unlawful for a 17 year old to have unopened beer in the tool chest of a vehicle that is registered to their father.

As mentioned above, this is what we call a "constructive possession" case. These cases are notoriously fact intensive. I would highly recommend you...

Licensed practice of law?

Although this is theoretically possible, I highly doubt that such a person would be able to get cleared by the character and fitness portion of the...

What should he do?

He should hire (or you for him) a local criminal defense attorney who can explore a range of options to resolve the case and advise your husband...

You can, so long as the item in question does not meet the statutory definition of "weapon" and you don't conceal it or the item is not...

Can a defendant be sentenced to felony and misdemeanour probation at same time

Yes, you can be. In practice, it is something I try to avoid with my clients. Good luck.

Can the state still press charges against me being that drug was not mine and was not found on my possession either??

If the State has probable cause, they can file an Information. There may, however, be valid defenses to the charge. You should schedule an...

I agree with Mr. Haber. Maybe, maybe not. You do have an obligation to report it, though. You will be in significantly worse shape if you don't...

It will not be a violation unless the alleged new crime occurred after the probation order was entered by the judge.

It is up to the State Attorney's Office. As a former prosecutor in Lake County, I can tell you that the decision to extradite from out of state is...

I have my court date tomorrow, for my Motion of Early Termination. If the judge grants it will I be done right then and there?

The judge's oral pronouncement takes effect immediately, so if he/she orders your probation terminated without any qualifying language, it is...