Young people often leave their home state to attend college elsewhere. Students may come to Illinois because one of our universities offers the particular major they are interested in, is a leader in their field of study, or because they have been awarded a scholarship. Others come because they have family in the area they can stay with to reduce housing costs or because they grew up here and are comfortable in the area. Unfortunately, college students are often arrested for alcohol-related crimes, like DUI, underage drinking, and bar fights. If you are an out-of-state resident and have been arrested in Illinois, a Grundy County, IL criminal defense lawyer can help you.
You Will Need to Stay in Illinois to Respond to Charges
Being arrested can come as a shock to a college student. You might be tempted to simply return to your home state and never set foot in Illinois again. However, this would likely lead to another arrest, and you would be sent back to Illinois anyway.