QUESTION
If I turn my two roommates in for drug use and possession, but I have never partaken will I be held accountable?
Asked on Jul 02nd, 2012 on Drug Crimes - Illinois
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I''m currently on probation, but I have done NOTHING wrong in over a year and have paid all my fines and do what I need to do. I didn''t ever want it in the apartment, but if I don''t leave when the lease is up in a month they said they will tell police I bought it. They are kicking me out of my home that I''ve struggled to afford. I trusted them, but this is out of the blue. I would turn them in, but I can''t violate my probation. (Though my probation is not drug related, Ive never used drugs and always test clean)
1 ANSWER
Lori G. Levin
Please understand that if a petition to violate your probation is filed, the burden of proof to find you in violation is less than beyond a reasonable doubt. A general condition of probation is that you are not to commit any violations of the law. If your roommates are arrested for possession of controlled substances, there is always the possibility that you could be arrested too.
This posting is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice nor the establishment of an attorney-client relationship.
Please consult with an attorney to determine your options.
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 Aug 18th, 2012 at 10:20 AM