Q: My son is in jail right now because of a mistake he did when he was seventeen, this is the charge now.
THEFT OBTAINS/EXERTS UNAUTHOIZED CONTROL OVER PROPERTY and INTENDS to DEPRIEVE-FELONY
Custody Status: Pretrial
This was a snow board that cost $1000.00. It was given back to the owner and no charges were pressed. The state charged him with the theft and this is what they are charging him for now because he did not do the community service. Can they do this? and would he be sent to jail or can he get probation? this is his first offence ever? thank you would like to get reffered to an appropriate lawyer. He said he was going to get a public defender but is this the right lawyer? Please let me know ASAP Thank you
A:
It is difficult to answer whether your son should seek the assistance of a public defender or seek private counsel. Depending on his assets, he may or may not qualify for representation by the local public defender office.
Your son should seek counsel and advice as soon as possible. His counsel can advise him of his options as well as formulate strategy regarding the pending charges.
This posting should not be considered legal advise nor the inception 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
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