Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois
State of Illinois - I have been charged with "Bringing Contraband in a penal institution (at a local jail), a class 3 felony in the State of Illinois. I am also charged with "official misconduct" because I was the City Clerk at the time it happened, a class 3 felony ?, At any rate, I am considering a trial because the offer is guilty please to both counts and "no jail time".
Question: If found guilty of the crimes, can I then be sentenced to jail time? I have NO PRIOR arrest.
Asked on 11/19/13, 4:30 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael R. Nack
Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law
Yes. You need the best criminal defense attorney you can afford.
Answered on 11/19/13, 4:54 pm
Sal Sheikh
www.BetterCallSal.com
Yes you can be sentenced to jail if found guilty after a trial. What was the a contraband the State is alleging you attempted to bring into the jail?
Answered on 11/19/13, 6:01 pm
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