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    Default Illinois Class C Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana - Should I Get a Lawyer

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Illinois

    I was recently charged with possesion of under 2.5 grams of marijuana. I got a state class c misdemeanor from the cops even though I only had like .7 because I have priors. My first question is why were these charges visible, I thought they were expunged by my previous lawyer. These charges were for stealing possesion of alc and a few traffic tickets for speeding and an accident. I had a lawyer for the alcohol and stealing charge but now my parents said I am 18 and on my own with a lawyer. I have no money and a job that pays very little in order to make a few grand i will be working for months and spending all of my money that i would have for college next year. It's really hard for me to shell out all of the money when last time i got a lawyer my friend who didnt got the same number of service hours, meaning i didnt really NEED a lawyer. If i am trying to work this out so it will be expunged do i NEED a lawyer this time around. I will show up to court looking very profession and am a harmless 18 year old girl. Should i get a lawyer? and also how do i get my record expunged?

    thanks for the help! i really need it

    -- on a side note is there any way that the college I am attending (in another state) can find out about this and take disciplinary action? My high school already said I am suspended from school activities but thats all

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    Default Re: Illinois Class C Misdemeanor Possesion of Marijuana - Should I Get a Lawyer

    We have no way of knowing what is on your record, or what your past lawyer did or did not do in the prior case. Ask your lawyer about it. You can also ask him about whether you would qualify for expungement for your new charge, or read this and try to figure it out for yourself.

    If you can't afford a lawyer, consider petitioning for a court-appointed lawyer.

    It's possible that, if your school learns of your criminal history, it might take action; we don't know the school or its policies. Odds are it won't learn of your misdemeanor record, although if you're seeking financial aid you may want to work through this.

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