PUBLIC POSSESSIONOF ALCOHOL
Up to $2500 fine plus court costsLoss of driving privileges (under 21)
NOISECOMPLAINT
City Ordinance ViolationUp to $750 fine plus court costs
FAKE ID
FAKE
Up to $2500 fineFelony charges in some circumstances
Loss of driving privileges
TRESPASSINGUp to $2500 fine plus court costs
Possible ban from premises
SERVING MINORS
Up to $2500 fine plus court costsPossible jail time
Felony charges if death occurs
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Up to $2500 fine plus court costsPossible jail time
Community service (if available)
SOCIALHOST
YOUR HOUSEYOUR
RESPONSIBILITY
Up to $2500 fine plus court costsFelony charges if death or great
bodily injury occurs
UNDERAGE CONSUMPTION or
POSSESSIONOF ALCOHOL
Up to $2500 fine plus court costsUp to 1 year in jail
Loss of driving privileges
POSSESSION OFMARIJUANA
Civil penalty up to 10 gramsPossible jail time if >10 grams
Fines plus court costsIneligible for financial aid
In addition to city and state penalties, these are also violations of the Student Conduct Code which are handled separately from any legal matters.
If you encounter any of these legal issues, you may contact the Office of Students’ Legal Assistance for advice and/or representation. For information on the types of cases that Students’ Legal Assistance handles, please visit studentlegal.siu.edu or call 618/536-6677
Disclaimer: This information is not to be considered as advice nor is it intended to constitute legal advice or endorsement from the Students’ Legal Assistance office.