Illinois Drug Laws? First time offense...?

[freedom97]

Ilinois drug laws.. First time offense?
What is the possibility of a 48 year old woman being charged with possession of meth <5 grams (class 3 felony) and possession of hypo/needles 1st (class A misdemeanor) being let out on bail and only receiving probation? I know that Illinois passed a new law about drugs, but what I read from it is that it applies to people previously charged. She has no other charges in this state. She has 7 felony charges in Michigan for fraud. She has been off parole since 2006 for them. She wasn't the only one in the car and the guy with her is being charged with the same thing. He told the judge at their first apperance that she didn't know. Do you think they will still charge her or let her go?
Please only serious responses.

[brenn15]

It's up in the air! Too many variables for a solid answer, but her past convictions will hurt her. The judge will take very little into account coming from the testimony of the other "drug" felon, he has no credibility. I have very little faith that she had no knowledge of the drugs, myself. If she gets a break, I'll be surprised.