If you are caught with less than 2.5 grams of cannabis but it is your first offense, what should you expect as a penalty?
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If you are caught with less than 2.5 grams of cannabis but it is your first offense, what should you expect as a penalty?
Does having a lawyer reduce the severity of this penalty?
Asked on July 17, 2014 under Criminal Law, Illinois
Answers:
Richard Southard / Law Office of Richard Southard
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Under 25 grams is only a violation with a fine ranging $25-100, unless you have priors which could bump it as high as $250. However you should consider hiring an attorney as it may be possible to dismiss the charge completely upon staying out of trouble for a year. Many attorneys offer discounts for minor charges such as marihuana cases.
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