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Comment on Legal question? by tcbdefense

tcbdefense — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:28:11 +0000

I would hope at the age of 16 this is his first offense. As a juvenile the long term consequence can be minimal. His record will be sealed from the public upon reaching the age of majority. Your concern is the 12 bags….this is more than immediate personal use and indicates he might be distributing it to others.

You should consider drug treatment although at his age it can be somewhat futile and expensive. May be better to do the health treatment on your own as opposed to having a judge order it as failure in that environment usually means jail time.

Thomas C. Brandstrader

Comment on Legal question? by Evan Boewe

Evan Boewe — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:27:16 +0000

My son who is 16, was recently arrested in Chicago with charges of a small possession of cannabis and felony possession of a controlled substance (Heroin). He was pulled over when coming down Cicero avenue with 12 ten dollar bags of the controlled substance. Im here to ask what could possibly happen to him if nothing is worked out with the states attorney and he is found guilty in court? And what would be the best route in trying to keep him out of any jail time? Also this is his first offense.

Comment on Who can testify as to what it is…… by Who can testify as to what it is…… | Chicago Criminal Defense … | U.S. Justice Talk

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:13:07 +0000

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Comment on A Collateral Consequence? by tcbdefense

tcbdefense — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:29:26 +0000

The simple answer is yes….but…with the present makeup of the Supreme Court nothing is simple…

Thank you for your interest

Thomas C. Brandstrader

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Comment on A Collateral Consequence? by amy

amy — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 22:15:05 +0000

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Comment on Losing his touch? by Hector Villenueva

Hector Villenueva — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:54:36 +0000

Good point.

Comment on Losing his touch? by beenjamminb

beenjamminb — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:52:01 +0000

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