Chicago Drug Crime Attorney

Felony Possession

In Illinois if you are charged with possession of cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin or marijuana in an amount greater than 30 grams, then you are facing a felony charge that is probationable and punishable by up to three years in prison. While probation allows you to avoid a jail sentence it is also a conviction on your record. In Illinois if you have a felony conviction then it can never be sealed or expunged and will remain on your record forever unless you get a pardon from the Governor. Having a felony conviction on your record can have devastating consequences on your life and future plans as you will not be able to vote, get a job, apply for a loan, get into school, be licensed for certain careers or numerous other prohibitions. These prohibitions did not cross your mind when you pled guilty in exchange for a sentence of probation on you Illinois drug charge. An experienced Chicago criminal defense lawyer can help you clean your record.

Expunge Your Felony Drug Probation in Illinois

If you are a first time offender and you are charged with, possession and not possession with intent to deliver, in certain circumstances you become eligible for what is known as 410 probation in Illinois. The 410 refers to the statutory citation for a particular sentence for Illinois drug cases. Under this type of probation judgment is not entered against you and as long as you complete the terms and conditions of your probation satisfactorily then you become eligible to have that arrest expunged. By having the drug offense arrest and sentence expunged future employers will have no knowledge of your prior arrests.

Illinois 410 Probation- Felony Drug Probation You Can Expunge

This expungeable probation isn't given automatically to all first time offenders. Having a skilled criminal defense attorney is necessary in order to receive this special type of probation. Chicago criminal defense attorney Michael P. Schmiege has been handling Illinois drug cases for years and has the experience, connections and knowledge to help you obtain this probation that can be expunged at a later date. Mr. Schmiege will work with you from the moment you hire him and prepare mitigation to present to the State's Attorney and judge as to why you are a good candidate for this probation and will help make sure that you complete all terms and conditions of the probation. Upon completing the probation Chicago criminal lawyer Mr. Schmiege can file an expungement on your behalf.

If you are seeking a way to avoid a felony conviction and the devastating effects it can have on your life contact Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael P. Schmiege today.