QUESTION
Hi my son was arrested Sunday for possesson of less than 2.5 g of cannabis and one valium pill in his pocket. Is this a felony? Can he be encarcerated
Asked on Oct 24th, 2012 on Drug Crimes - Illinois
More details to this question:
He was stopped on a routine traffic violation which was not using a turning signal. The officer then when ahead and searched him and found the pill. I think this was a violation of his rights to just search him like that. It was at two o'clock on Sunday afternoon.
1 ANSWER
Lori G. Levin
You do not state the age of your son. If he is an adult, he should contact an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible, if he is a juvenile, you should do so. It is unclear from the facts that you posted whether or not the search was permissible under the law. A lawyer who reviews the reports and speaks with your son will be in the best position to advise him of strategy to combat the charges or other ways of disposing the case.
This posting should not be considered legal advice nor the establishment of an attorney-client relationship.
Lori G. Levin
Attorney at Law
180 N. LaSalle, Suite 3700
Chicago, IL 60601
312-972-3756
levin@lorilevinlaw.com
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Answered on Oct 24th, 2012 at 1:24 PM