Illinois' Criminal Laws

Felony Cases, sentencing may include a year or more. Examples:
Aggravated Arson
Aggravated Battery
Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse
Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault
Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm
Aggravated Financial Identity Theft
Aggravated Kidnapping
Aggravated Stalking
Aggravated Unlawful Restraint
Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon
Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking
Felony Probation Violations
Felony Traffic Violations
Armed Robbery
Arson
Attempted Murder
Burglary
Child Abduction
Child Pornography
Criminal Sexual Abuse
Criminal Sexual Assault
Defacing Identification Marks of Firearms
Delivery of Cannabis
Delivery of a Controlled Substance
Delivery of a Controlled Substance w/in 1000' of a School or Church
Drug Conspiracy
Drug Trafficking
Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
Felony Deceptive Practices
Felony DUI/DWI Offenses
Felony Murder
Felony Theft
Financial Identity Theft
Forgery
Hate Crimes
Home Invasion
Involuntary Manslaughter
Kidnapping
Possession of Burglary Tools
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver
Possession of Cannabis (< 30 gr)
Possession of Cannabis with the Intent to Deliver
Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle
Possession of Stolen Property
Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child
Reckless Discharge of a Firearm
Reckless Homicide
Residential Burglary
Robbery
Sexual Exploitation of a Child;  Or Internet Solicitation of a Minor
Stalking
Unlawful Possession of Firearms and Firearm Ammunition
Unlawful Purchase of a Firearm
Unlawful Restraint
Unlawful Use of Weapons
Unlawful Use of Weapons by Felons or Persons in Custody of the Department of Corrections
Vehicular Hijacking


Misdemeanor Cases

Class A, sentencing may include up to 1 year in prison. Some examples:
Aggravated Assault – 720 ILCS 5/12-2
Battery – 720 ILCS 5/12-3
Domestic Battery – 720 ILCS 5/12-3.2
Criminal Damage To Property – 720 ILCS 5/21-1
Criminal Defacement to Property – 720 ILCS 5/21-1.3
Criminal Sexual Abuse – 720 ILCS 5/12-15
Criminal Trespass to Residence – 720 ILCS 5/19-4
Criminal Trespass to Vehicles – 720 ILCS 5/21-2
Deceptive Practices – 720 ILCS 5/17-1
Endangering the Life or Health of a Child – 720 ILCS 5/12-21.6
Interfering With the Reporting of Domestic Violence – 720 ILCS 5/12-6.3
Obscenity – 720 ILCS 5/11-20
Patronizing a Prostitute – 720 ILCS 5/11-18
Possession of Cannabis (> 10 gr but not more than 30) – 720 ILCS 550/4
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 720 ILCS 600/3
Possession of Hypodermic Needles – 720 ILCS 635/4
Prostitution – 720 ILCS 5/11-14
Public Indecency – 720 ILCS 5/11-9
Reckless Conduct – 720 ILCS 5/12-5
Resisting or Obstructing a Police Officer – 720 ILCS 5/31-1
Retail Theft – 720 ILCS 5/16A-3
Solicitation for a Prostitute – 720 ILCS 5/11-15
Theft – 720 ILCS 5/16-1, 720 ILCS 5/16-3
Violation of an Order of Protection – 720 ILCS 5/12-30

Class B misdemeanors:  Sentencing may include to 180 days.  Some examples:
Criminal Trespass to Property – 720 ILCS 5/21-3
Harassment by Telephone – 720 ILCS 135-1-1
Possession of Cannabis (over 2.5 gr but not 10 gr) – 720 ILCS 550/4

Class C misdemeanors:  Sentencing may include 30 days in prison.  Examples:
Assault – 720 ILCS 5/12-1
Disorderly Conduct – 720 ILCS 5/26-1
Possession of Cannabis (not over 2.5 gr) – 720 ILCS 550/4

The information provided herein is for informational purposes only and does not create an attorney client relationship.  Please consult with a qualified and experienced duly Licensed Illinois Attorney about all of your legal concerns.

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