If your son was charged with a misdemeanor and he is 16, his case should be in juvenile court. Since you have tagged this as a sex crime, this is very serious. It is also possible that the charge could be upgraded and he could face adult prosecution and penalties. Please contact an experienced defense attorney as soon as possible who can best advise both you and your son.
This posting is for informational purposes only and 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
www.lorilevinlaw.com
Answered on Jan 23rd, 2013 at 1:31 PM