My son was arrested for less than 30 grams of cannabis. He was 17 at the time. Should he plead guilty or no contest?

This does not sound like a traffic offense. He should hire an attorney or ask for a public defender if he is indigent.

Have you ever been convicted of any criminal offense in any state or in federal court (other than minor traffic violations)?

Offenses are defined as violations of the state criminal code, or as the question implies, a federal court conviction. If all your convictions...

How long does it normally take for an amended sentence in Illinois criminal court to take effect?

If you are referring to mandatory supervised release, ther is no four year term that I am aware of. It is generally a 3, 2 or 1 year term. Parole...

My MDDP and suspension ends this month on the 26th I am kind of lost in what to do.

You should send a check for the reinstatement fee now. Then check with the Secretary of State on the day the suspension is over to verify that...

My son was arrested for possession of less than 30 grams of cannabis and 2 counts of possession of drug paraphernalia.

If he cannot afford an attorney, have him request a public defender from the judge. If he can most will give a free initial consultation. Either...

What happens when you miss court due and are past your warrant 2 years??

It is likely there is a warrant for your arrest. Contact the clerks office to find out the amount of bond that has been set on the warrant. That...

Re-sending plea within 30 days

You have 30 days to withdraw a plea. You need to file that motion with the clerk of the circuit court or you will lose that right.

Most state do not have anything called supervision. Contact an attorney in the jurisdiction where you received the ticket to see if there is an...

In the Army National Guard and I have one DUI and got supervision and a good disposition and case was terminated/dismissed

With the exception of immigration consequences, supervision is not considered a conviction. I have no idea what 600-85 means. If it is a code,...

Never pay a ticket. It will be a conviction and raise your insurance rates. If you can request supervision on the ticket by taking traffic school...