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.