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The Kendall County Felony Illinois Handbook

The Felony Illinois Handbook is a free resource for anyone seeking information about felony crimes and penalties in the State of Illinois.

  • Class X Felony in Illinois – Up to 30 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $25,000
  • Class 1 Felony in Illinois – Up to 15 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $25,000
  • Class 2 Felony in Illinois – Up to 7 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $25,000
  • Class 3 Felony in Illinois – Up to 5 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $25,000
  • Class 4 Felony in Illinois – Up to 3 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $25,000

Felonies are the second most serious class of crimes, and they are categorized into five classifications – Class X, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Illinois considers all crime serious.

The Felony Illinois Handbook is NOT an official document of the State of Illinois and does not include every single criminal charge on record. This page is not intended as legal advice, simply a resource for anyone seeking information on misdemeanors in Illinois. If you have been charged or seek detailed information about a specific felony in Illinois, we recommend speaking with an attorney in Illinois.

If you are seeking information about a misdemeanor in Illinois, we recommend the Misdemeanor Illinois Handbook.

Class X Felonies in Illinois

If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, the next step is to obtain a skilled and experienced defense attorney so that you can explain the details of your arrest and learn about your rights as a U.S. citizen.

Class X Felonies in Illinois Definition

Class X is the most serious type of felony in Illinois, which included murder and other elevated crimes. Class X may be a more serious version of other crimes that begin as a lower level charge, such as aggravated criminal sexual assault, while criminal sexual assault is a Class 1.

Some common crimes that fall within the Class X Felony classification in Illinois are: aggravated arson, aggravated battery of a child, various methamphetamine manufacturing crimes, aggravated criminal sexual battery, armed robbery, criminal drug conspiracy, dismembering a human body, female genital mutilation, hinder prosecution of terrorism, making a terrorist threat, possession with intent to deliver, RICO, terrorism, solicitation for murder, treason, and more.

Penalties for Class X Felonies in Illinois

Class X felonies serve a minimum of six years with up to 30 years and/or a fine of up to $25,000. The prison sentence for a Class X felony in Illinois would be administered by the Illinois Department of Corrections.

The penalty for a Class X Felony in Illinois will vary based on your case and is determined by the judge. The courts (judges and jury) can apply the maximum penalty available within each felony charge, the minimum or a combination of a punishments.

Class X Illinois Crimes

CrimeILCSClassType
A person who possesses, procures, transports, stores, or delivers 150 or more grams but less than 500 grams of methamphetamine precursor or substance containing any methamphetamine precursor720-646/20 (a)(2)(D)XFelony
A person who possesses, procures, transports, stores, or delivers 30 or more grams but less than 150 grams of methamphetamine precursor or substance containing any methamphetamine precursor720-646/20 (a)(2)(C)XFelony
A person who possesses, procures, transports, stores, or delivers 500 or more grams of methamphetamine precursor or substance containing any methamphetamine precursor720-646/20 (a)(2)(E)XFelony
A person who possesses, procures, transports, stores, or delivers with the intent that 100 or more grams but less than 350 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine be manufactured720-646/20 (b)(2)(D)XFelony
A person who possesses, procures, transports, stores, or delivers with the intent that 20 or more grams but less than 100 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine be manufactured720-646/20 (b)(2)(C)XFelony
A person who possesses, procures, transports, stores, or delivers with the intent that 350 or more grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine be manufactured720-646/20 (b)(2)(E)XFelony
Aggravated Arson720-5/20-1.1XFelony
Aggravated Battery of a Child720-5/12-4.3XFelony
Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault720-5/11-1.30XFelony
Aggravated discharge of a machine gun or a firearm equipped with a device designed or used for silencing the report of a firearm720-5/24-1.2-5XFelony
Aggravated Identity Theft exceeding $100,000720-5/16-30(d)XFelony
Aggravated Kidnapping720-5/10-2XFelony
Aggravated Methamphetamine Manufacturing720-646/15(b)XFelony
Aggravated Methamphetamine Related Child Endangerment720-646/50(b)XFelony
Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking720-5/18-4XFelony
Armed habitual criminal720-5/24-1.7XFelony
Armed Robbery720-5/18-2XFelony
Bringing into or possessing a firearm, firearm ammunition, or explosive in a penal institution720-5/31A-1.1 (7)XFelony
Causing a catastrophe720-5/29D-15.1XFelony
Child Pornography – involves a film, videotape, or other moving depiction720-5/11-20.1XFelony
Conspiracy to Commit Murder720-5/8-2XFelony
Criminal Drug Conspiracy720-570/405.1XFelony
Delivery/manufacture cannabis over 5,000gm720-550/5 (g)XFelony
Dismembering a Human Body720-5/12-20.5XFelony
Dismembering a Human Body720-5/12-20.5XFelony
Drug Induced Homicide720-5/9-3.3XFelony
Female genital mutilation720-5/12-34XFelony
Female Genitalia Mutilation720-5/12-34XFelony
Hinder Prosecution of Terrorism720-5/29D-35XFelony
Home Invasion720-5/19-6XFelony
Identity Theft exceeding $100,000 XFelony
Indecent Solicitation of an Adult720-5/11-6.5XFelony
Involuntary Servitude720-5/10-9(b)XFelony
Making a Terrorist Threat720-5/29D-20XFelony
Methamphetamine delivery – 100 or more grams but less than 400 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine720-646/55 (d)XFelony
Methamphetamine delivery – 15 or more grams but less than 100 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine720-646/55 (c)XFelony
Methamphetamine delivery – 400 or more grams but less than 900 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine720-646/55 (e)XFelony
Methamphetamine delivery – 900 or more grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine720-646/55 (f)XFelony
Methamphetamine possession – 100 or more grams but less than 400 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine720-646/60 (4)XFelony
Methamphetamine possession – 400 or more grams but less than 900 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine720-646/60 (5)XFelony
Methamphetamine possession – 900 or more grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine720-646/60 (6)XFelony
Organizer of an aggravated vehicle theft conspiracy625-5/4-103.3XFelony
Possession With Intent to Deliver720-570/401XFelony
Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child720-5/11-1.40XFelony
RICO720-5/33G-5XFelony
Solicitation for Murder or Murder for Hire720-5/8-1 & 1.2XFelony
Soliciting or Providing Material Support for Terrorism720-5/29D-29.9XFelony
Streetgang Criminal Drug Conspiracy720-570/405.2XFelony
Terrorism720-5/29D-14.9XFelony
Treason720-5/30-1XFelony
Unlawful Discharge of Firearm Projectiles720-5/24-3.2XFelony

Class 1 Felony in Illinois

Breaking the law is a serious matter across the United States, but a felony conviction in the state of Illinois is extremely serious. Whether the crime you have been charged with is violent or non-violent, there is a definite punishment that aligns with the statutes in Illinois.

Class 1 Felony in Illinois Definition

A Class 1 Felony in Illinois is the 2nd most serious class of felonies in the State of Illinois. This class of felony involves very serious crimes, such as criminal sexual assault, possession of heroin/cocaine/opioids and theft that was valued from $10,000 to $100,000.

Some common crimes that fall within the Class 1 Felony classification in Illinois are: residential burglary, criminal sexual assault, cannabis trafficking, vehicular invasion, aggravated insurance fraud, second degree murder, gunrunning, street gang recruiting on school grounds, aggravated robbery, vehicular hijacking, indecent solicitation of a child, child pornography, falsely making a terrorist threat, promoting juvenile prostitution, taking a hypodermic syringe inside a penal institution, firearms trafficking, delivery of a controlled substance to a pregnant woman, possession of a deadly substance, possession of cannabis over 5,000 grams, trafficking in persons, and more.

Penalty for a Class 1 Felony in Illinois

The punishment for a Class 1 felony is a fine up to $25,000 and/or four to 15 years in state prison. The prison sentence for a Class 1 felony in Illinois would be administered by the Illinois Department of Corrections.

The penalty for a Class 1 Felony in Illinois will vary based on your case and is determined by the judge. It’s advantageous to obtain counsel in the area where you have been charged because that attorney will likely have a better grasp of the nuances of that specific court. For instance, our area of expertise can be found in Kendall, Kane, LaSalle and DeKalb Counties, but if you are arrested in Cook County, you may be better off speaking with a Chicago criminal lawyer. The courts (judges and jury) can apply the maximum penalty available within each felony charge, the minimum or a combination of punishments.

Class 1 Felony in Illinois Crimes

CrimeILCSClassType
Possession: Explosives, Incendiary Device720-5/20-21Felony
Ritualized Abuse of a Child720-5/12-331Felony
Residential Burglary720-5/19-31Felony
Vehicular Invasion720-5/18-61Felony
Cannabis Trafficking720-550/5.11Felony
Delivery Cannabis School Grounds720-550/5.21Felony
Possession of Controlled Substance720-570/4021Felony
Criminal Sexual Assault720-5/11-1.201Felony
Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm720-5/24-1.21Felony
Aggravated Possession of Stolen Firearm720-5/24-3.91Felony
Gunrunning720-5/24-3A1Felony
Aggravated Insurance Fraud720-5;/1-10.5(b)1Felony
Second Degree Murder720-5/9-21Felony
Voluntary Manslaughter of an Unborn Child720-5/9-2.11Felony
Aggravated Intimidation720-5/12-6.21Felony
Criminal Street Gang Recruitment on School Grounds720-5/12-6.41Felony
Methamphetamine Manufacturing720-646/15(a)1Felony
Possession or Delivery of Anhydrous Ammonia with Intent to Manufacture Meth720-646/25(a-c)1Felony
Aggravated Robbery720-5/18-5/18-1(b)1Felony
Vehicular Hijacking720-5/18-31Felony
Child Pornography – does not involve a film, videotape, or other moving depiction720-5/11-20.11Felony
Indecent Solicitation of a Child720-5/11-61Felony
Promoting Juvenile Prostitution720-5/11-14.41Felony
Falsely Making a Terrorist Threat720-5/29D-251Felony
A person who possesses, procures, transports, stores, or delivers 15 or more grams but less than 30 grams of methamphetamine precursor or substance containing any methamphetamine precursor720-646/20 (a)(2)(B)1Felony
A person who possesses, procures, transports, stores, or delivers with the intent that 10 or more grams but less than 20 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine be manufactured720-646/20 (b)(2)(B)1Felony
Aggravated identity theft of credit, money,goods, services, or other property exceeding $10,000 in value and not exceeding $100,000720-5/16-30(c)1Felony
Aggravated offenses relating to motor vehicles and other vehicles-Felonies625-5/4-103.21Felony
Bringing into or possessing a hypodermic syringe in a penal institution720-5/31A-1.1 (5)1Felony
Bringing into or possessing a weapon, tool to defeat security mechanisms, cutting tool, or electronic contraband in a penal institution720-5/31A-1.1 (6)1Felony
Bringing into or possessing any amount of a controlled substance classified in Schedules I or II of Article II of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act in a penal institution720-5/31A-1.1 (4)1Felony
Burglary – in a school, day care center, day care home, group day care home, or part day child care facility, or place of worship720-5/19-11Felony
Cannabis Plant(s) – More than 200 plants720-550/8 (e)1Felony
Delivery of a controlled substance to a pregnant woman720-570/407.21Felony
Delivery/manufacture cannabis over 2,000gm to 5,000gm720-550/5 (f)1Felony
Disarming a peace officer or correctional institution employee720-5/31-1a1Felony
Firearms trafficking720-5/24-3B1Felony
Involuntary sexual servitude of a minor720-5/10-9 (c)1Felony
Laundering of criminally derived property of a value exceeding $100,000 but not exceeding $500,000720-5/29B-31Felony
Methamphetamine delivery – 5 or more grams but less than 15 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine720-646/55 (b)1Felony
Methamphetamine possession – 15 or more grams but less than 100 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine720-646/60 (3)1Felony
Possession of a deadly substance720-5/29D-15.21Felony
Possession of Cannabis over 5,000gm (felony)720-550/4 (g)1Felony
Ritualized abuse of a child720-5/12-331Felony
Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories625-5/4-1031Felony
Trafficking in persons720-5/10-9 (d)1Felony
Unauthorized bringing of contraband into a penal institution by an employee; unauthorized possessing of contraband in a penal institution by an employee; unauthorized delivery of contraband in a penal institution by an employee720-5/31A-1.21Felony
Use of a dangerous place for the commission of a controlled substance or cannabis offense720-5/12-5.31Felony

Class 2 Felonies in Illinois

Felony crimes are separated into classes based on the severity of the crime. They are usually violent crimes against a person or property, which include murder, robbery, certain amounts of drugs, burglary, rape, arson and aggravated assault.

Class 2 Felony in Illinois Definition

A Class 2 Felony in Illinois is the 3rd most serious felony crime in the State of Illinois. Class 2 felonies in Illinois include arson and various drug possession.

Some common crimes that fall within the Class 2 Felony classification in Illinois are: burglary, controlled substance trafficking, possession of a stolen gun, unlawful cannabis manufacturing, aggravated battery of an unborn child, arson, unlawful possession of a gun by a street gang member, forcible detention, kidnapping, compelling organization membership, methamphetamine-related child endangerment, robbery, theft over $500, child photography by a sex offender, unlawful disposal of methamphetamine manufacturing waste, bid rotating, bribery, abuse of a corpse, inducement to commit suicide, ritual mutilation, vehicle theft conspiracy, and many more.

Penalty for a Class 2 Felony in Illinois

A Class 2 felony is punishable by three to seven years in state prison and/or fines not to exceed $25,000. The prison sentence for a Class 2 felony in Illinois would be administered by the Illinois Department of Corrections.

The penalty for a Class 2 Felony in Illinois will vary based on your case and is determined by the judge. The courts (judges and jury) can apply the maximum penalty available within each felony charge, the minimum or a combination of a punishments.

Class 2 Felony in Illinois Crimes

CrimeILCSClassType
Arson720-5/20-12Felony
Aggravated Battery of a Senior Citizen720-5/12-3.05(a.4)2Felony
Aggravated Battery of an Unborn Child720-5/12-3.12Felony
Aggravated Domestic Battery720-5/12-3.32Felony
Ritual Mutilation720-5/12-322Felony
Tampering With Food, Drugs, or Cosmetics720-5/12-4.52Felony
Vehicular Endangerment720-5/12-5.022Felony
Burglary720-5/19-12Felony
Unlawful Cannabis Manufacturing720-550/5.32Felony
Controlled Substance Trafficking720-570/401.12Felony
Defacing Identification Mark of Firearm720-5/24-52Felony
Possession of Stolen Firearm720-5/24-3.82Felony
Unlawful Possession of Weapon by Street Gang Member720-5/24-1.82Felony
Unlawful Purchase of Firearm720-5/24-3.52Felony
Use of Stolen Firearm in Commission of Offense720-5/24-3.72Felony
Compelling Organization Membership720-5/12-6.52Felony
Forcible Detention720-5/10-42Felony
Kidnapping720-5/10-12Felony
A person who possesses, procures, transports, stores, or deliversless than 15 grams of methamphetamine precursor or substance containing any methamphetamine precursor720-646/20 (a)(2)(A)2Felony
Methamphetamine delivery – less than 5 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine720-646/55 (a)2Felony
Methamphetamine Related Child Endangerment720-646/50(a)2Felony
Possess/Delivery/Store/Transport/Procure Materials (Not Meth Precursor) with Intent to Manufacture720-646/302Felony
Protection of Meth Manufacturing (Failure to Report or Guards/Lookout)720-646/402Felony
Unlawful Disposal of Methamphetamine Manufacturing Waste720-646/452Felony
Using or Allowing Use of Property for Methamphetamine Offenses720-646/352Felony
Offenses relating to disposition of titles and registration625-5/4-1052Felony
Robbery720-5/18-1(a)2Felony
Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse720-5/11-1.602Felony
Child Photography by Sex Offender720-5/11-242Felony
Criminal Transmission of HIV720-5/12-5.012Felony
Theft over $500720-5/16-12Felony
A person who possesses, procures, transports, stores, or delivers with the intent that less than 10 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine be manufactured720-646/20 (b)(2)(A)2Felony
Abuse of a corpse – engages in sexual conduct with a corpse or involving a corpse720-5/12-20.6 (1)2Felony
Aggravated Identity Theft above $300 not exceeding $10,000720-5/16-30(b)2Felony
Bid rotating720-5/33E-42Felony
Bribery720-5/33-12Felony
Bribery to obtain driving privileges720-5/33-62Felony
Bringing into or possessing any amount of a controlled substance classified in Schedules III, IV or V of Article II of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act720-5/31A-1.1 (3)2Felony
Cannabis Plant(s) – More than 50, but not more than 200 plant720-550/8 (d)2Felony
Delivery/manufacture cannabis over 500gm to 2,000gm720-550/5 (e)2Felony
Harassment of representatives for the child, jurors, witnesses and others720-5/32-4a2Felony
Identity Theft exceeding $2,000 and not exceeding $10,000720-5/16-30(a)2Felony
Inducement to commit suicide720-5/12-34.52Felony
Institutional Vandalism above $500720-5/21-1.22Felony
Interfering with the duties of a judicial office720-5/32-4e2Felony
Laundering of criminally derived property of a value exceeding $10,000 but not exceeding $100,000720-5/29B-22Felony
Methamphetamine possession – 5 or more grams but less than 15 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine720-646/60 (2)2Felony
Offenses relating to possession of titles and registration625-5/4-104 (3)(a)2Felony
Possession of Cannabis over 2,000gm to 5,000gm (felony)720-550/4 (f)2Felony
Ritual Mutilation720-5/12-322Felony
Use of a stolen firearm in the commission of an offense720-5/24-3.72Felony
Vehicle theft conspiracy625-5/4-103.12Felony

Class 3 Felonies in Illinois

Class 3 Felony in Illinois Definition

A Class 3 Felony in Illinois is the 4th most serious felony offense in the State of Illinois. Class 3 felonies in Illinois include aggravated battery and theft that would range from $300 – $2,000.

Some common crimes that fall within the Class 3 Felony classification in Illinois are: aggravated battery, criminal abortion, forgery, syndicated gambling, involuntary manslaughter, bomb threat, look-a-like controlled substance, calculated cannabis conspiracy, perjury, aggravated stalking, intimidation, official misconduct, custodial sexual misconduct, sexual relations within families, patronizing a prostitute-minor, criminal fortification of a residence or building, bid-rigging, advocating overthrow of government, false entries, kickbacks, insurance fraud above $300, legislative misconduct, tampering with public records, and many more.

Penalty for a Class 3 Felony in Illinois

Class 3 felonies carry a state prison sentence of two to five years and/or up to $25,000 in fines. The prison sentence for a Class 3 felony in Illinois would be administered by the Illinois Department of Corrections.

The penalty for a Class 3 Felony in Illinois will vary based on your case and is determined by the judge. The courts (judges and jury) can apply the maximum penalty available within each felony charge, the minimum or a combination of a punishments.

Class 3 Felony in Illinois Crimes

CrimeILCSClassType
Institutional vandalism when damage does not exceed $500720-5/21-1.23Felony
Aggravated Battery720-5/12-3.053Felony
Calculated Cannabis Conspiracy720-550/93Felony
Look-a-Like Controlled Substance720-570/4043Felony
Criminal Abortion720-510/63Felony
Institutional Vandalism below $500720-5/21-1.23Felony
Aggravated Computer Tampering720-5/17-523Felony
Aggravated Identity Theft below $300720-5/16-30(b)3Felony
Forgery720-5/17-33Felony
Bomb Threat720-5/26-1(a)(3)3Felony
Syndicated Gambling720-5/28-1.13Felony
Concealment of Homicidal Death720-5/9-3.43Felony
Involuntary Manslaughter720-5/9-33Felony
Involuntary Manslaughter & Reckless720-5/9-3.23Felony
Reckless Homicide720-5/9-33Felony
Official Misconduct720-5/33-33Felony
Perjury720-5/32-23Felony
Aggravated Stalking720-5/12-7.43Felony
Intimidation720-5/12-63Felony
Aggravated Unlawful Restraint720-5/10-3.13Felony
Methamphetamine possession – less than 5 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine720-646/60 (1)3Felony
Tampering with Anhydrous Ammonia Equipment720-646/25(d)(1)3Felony
Abuse or criminal neglect of a long term care facility resident;  criminal abuse or neglect of an elderly person or person with a disability720-5/12-4.4a3Felony
Criminal Fortification of a Residence or Building720-5/19-53Felony
Custodial Sexual Misconduct720-5/11-9.23Felony
Patronizing a Prostitute-Minor720-5/11-18.13Felony
Sexual Misconduct With Disabled Person720-5/11-9.53Felony
Sexual Relations Within Families720-5/11-113Felony
Traveling to Meet Minor720-5/11-263Felony
Theft $500 and Under720-5/16-13Felony
A contractor who knowingly makes a false statement, material to the certification720-5/33E-11 (b)3Felony
Advocating Overthrow of Government720-5/30-33Felony
Bid-rigging720-5/33E-33Felony
Bribery for excuse from jury duty720-5/32-4b3Felony
Bringing into or possessing cannabis in a penal institution720-5/31A-1.1 (2)3Felony
Cannabis Plant(s) – More than 20, but not more than 50 plants720-550/8 (c)3Felony
Criminal Damage to Government Supported Property above $500-$10,000720-5/21-1.013Felony
Delivery/manufacture cannabis over 30gm to 500gm720-550/5 (d)3Felony
False entries720-5/33E-153Felony
False statements on vendor applications720-5/33E-143Felony
Identity Theft valued above $300-$2,000720-5/16-30(a)3Felony
Insurance Fraud above $300720-5/1-10.5(a)3Felony
Kickbacks720-5/33E-7 (a)3Felony
Laundering of criminally derived property of a value not exceeding $10,000720-5/29B-13Felony
Legislative misconduct720-5/33-83Felony
Misapplication of funds720-5/33E-163Felony
Peace officer or correctional officer; gang-related activity prohibited720-5/33-43Felony
possess, procure, transport, store, or deliver anhydrous ammonia in an unauthorized container720-646/25 (1.5)3Felony
Possession of Cannabis over 500gm to 2,000gm (felony)720-550/4 (e)3Felony
Public contractor misconduct720-5/33-73Felony
State benefits fraud above $300720-5/17-63Felony
Tampering with public records720-5/32-8 (c)3Felony
Tampering With Public Records720-5/32-8 (c)3Felony
Threatening public officials;  human service providers720-5/12-93Felony
Unlawful manipulation of a judicial sale720-5/32-143Felony
Unlawful manufacture or delivery720-5/24.5-103Felony
Unlawful participation720-5/33E-173Felony
Unlawful Sale or Delivery of Firearms on the Premises of Any School720-5/24-3.33Felony
Unlawful use of firearm projectiles.720-5/24-2.13Felony
Unlawful Use or Possession of Weapons by Felons or Persons in the Custody of the Department of Corrections Facilities720-5/24-1.13Felony

Class 4 Felonies in Illinois

Class 4 Felony in Illinois Definition

Class 4 Felonies in Illinois are considered the least serious of the felony-level offenses. Class 2 felonies in Illinois include felony DUI, assault, stalking, and some drug possession including 30 grams, but less than 500 grams of marijuana.

Some common crimes that fall within the Class 4 Felony classification in Illinois are: computer fraud, unauthorized prescription form, eavesdropping, false fire alarm, looting, mob action, financial exploitation of elderly/disabled, obstructing justice, cyberstalking, stalking, aiding and abetting child abduction, luring of a minor, unlawful restraint, hate crime, possession of burglary tools, bigamy, grooming, distribution of harmful material, draft card mutilation, patronizing a prostitute, sexual conduct or contact with an animal, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, change orders, criminal sexual abuse, failure to report the death or disappearance of a child under 13 years of age, unlawful possession of handguns, unlawful stringing of birds, and many more.

Penalty for a Class 4 Felony in Illinois

Class 4 felony in Illinois requires a minimum prison term of one year and/or a fine of up to $25,000. The prison sentence for a Class 4 felony in Illinois would be administered by the Illinois Department of Corrections.

The penalty for a Class 4 Felony in Illinois will vary based on your case and is determined by the judge. The courts (judges and jury) can apply the maximum penalty available within each felony charge, the minimum or a combination of a punishments.

Class 4 Felony in Illinois Crimes

CrimeILCSClassType
Possession of Cannabis over 100gm (felony)720-550/4 (d)4Felony
Chemical Breakdown Illicit Controlled Substance720-570/401.54Felony
Unauthorized Possession Prescription Form720-570/406.24Felony
Criminal Damage to Government Supported Property below $500720-5/21-1.014Felony
Unlawful Sale or Delivery of Firearm720-5/24-34Felony
Computer Fraud720-5/17-504Felony
Financial Exploitation of Elderly/Disabled720-5/17-564Felony
Identity Theft valued below $300720-5/16-30(a)4Felony
State benefits fraud below $300720-5/17-64Felony
Unlawful Use of Recorded Sounds or Images720-5/16-74Felony
Eavesdropping720-5/14-2(a)4Felony
False Fire Alarm720-5/26-1(a)(2)4Felony
False Police Report720-5/26-1(a)(4)4Felony
Looting720-5/25-44Felony
Mob Action720-5/25-14Felony
Sale or Delivery of Drug Paraphernalia720-600/34Felony
Concealing or Aiding a Fugitive720-5/31-54Felony
Obstructing Justice720-5/31-44Felony
Tampering With Public Records720-5/32-8 (a)4Felony
Compelling a Confession or Information by Force or Threat720-5/12-74Felony
Cyberstalking720-5/12-7.54Felony
Hate Crime720-5/12-7.17.14Felony
Stalking720-5/12-7.34Felony
Aiding & Abetting Child Abduction720-5/10-74Felony
Child Abduction720-5/10-54Felony
Luring of a Minor720-5/10-5.14Felony
Unlawful Restraint720-5/10-34Felony
Aggravated Flee/Attempt to Elude Police Officer625-5/11-204.14Felony
Leaving the Scene Personal Injury Accident625-5/11-4014Felony
Child Abandonment720-5/12C-104Felony
Failure to Report Child Abuse or Neglect325-5/44Felony
Draft Card Mutilation720-5/49-1.54Felony
Possession of Burglary Tools720-5/19-24Felony
Bigamy720-5/11-45(a)4Felony
Distribution of Harmful Material720-5/11-214Felony
Grooming720-5/11-254Felony
Patronizing a Prostitute720-5/11-184Felony
Posting of identifying or graphic information on a pornographic Internet site or possessing graphic information with pornographic material720-5/11-234Felony
Promoting Prostitution720-5/11-14.34Felony
Sexual Conduct or Contact with an Animal720-5/12-354Felony
Sex Offender – Prohibited Zone720-5/11-9.34Felony
Abuse of a corpse – removes or carries away a corpse and is not authorized by law to do so720-5/12-20.6 (2)4Felony
Accepting a Bribe720-5/29-24Felony
Adoption compensation prohibited720-5/12C-704Felony
Aggravated criminal housing management720-5/12-5.1a4Felony
Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon720-5/24-1.64Felony
Boarding or attempting to board an aircraft with weapon720-5/29D-35.14Felony
Bribery of inspector employed by contractor720-5/33E-84Felony
Bringing into or possessing alcoholic liquor in a penal institution720-5/31A-1.1 (1)4Felony
Cannabis Plant(s) – More than 5, but not more than 20 plants720-550/8 (b)4Felony
Change orders720-5/33E-94Felony
Common carrier recklessness720-5/12-5.54Felony
Communicating with jurors and witnesses720-5/32-44Felony
Criminal Sexual Abuse720-5/11-1.50 (1) (2)4Felony
Delivery/manufacture cannabis over 10gm to 30gm720-550/5 (c)4Felony
Failure to report the death or disappearance of a child under 13 years of ag720-5/10-104Felony
False report of theft and other losses720-5/26-1.14Felony
Fraudulent driver’s license or permit625-5/6-301.24Felony
Interference with contract submission and award by public official720-5/33E-64Felony
Kickbacks720-5/33E-7 (b)4Felony
Making false application or affidavit–Perjury625-5/6-3024Felony
Manufacture, sale or transfer of bullets or shells represented to be armor piercing bullets, dragon’s breath shotgun shells, bolo shells, or flechette shells720-5/24-2.24Felony
Misprision of treason720-5/30-24Felony
Non-consensual dissemination of private sexual images.720-5/11-23.54Felony
Offenses relating to possession of titles and registration625-5/4-104 (1-2)(a)4Felony
Offering a bribe720-5/29-1 (a)4Felony
Performance of Unauthorized Acts720-5/32-64Felony
Permitting unlawful use of a building720-570/406.14Felony
Possession and sale of caustic and noxious substances720-5/12-374Felony
Preservation of evidence720-5/33-54Felony
Reckless discharge of a firearm720-5/24-1.54Felony
Sexual conduct or sexual contact with an animal720-5/12-354Felony
Subornation of perjury720-5/32-34Felony
Tampering with public records720-5/32-8 (a)4Felony
Theft of Lost or Mislaid Property – the value exceeds $10,000720-5/16-24Felony
Unauthorized possession of prescription form720-570/406.24Felony
Unlawful possession of handguns720-5/24-3.14Felony
Unlawful sale of burglary tools720-5/19-2.54Felony
Unlawful sale of firearms by liquor licensee720-5/24-3.44Felony
Unlawful stringing of bids720-5/33E-184Felony
Unlawful use of a firearm in the shape of a wireless telephone720-5/24-3.64Felony

Life After a Felony in Illinois

A felony is a very serious offense in the U.S., so after serving your sentence, your life will encounter some obstacles. The felony will be on your record, so convicted felons have trouble when seeking employment. Recently, Illinois has been attempting to assist convicted felons. In 2013, Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation, commonly referred to as “ban the box”, which does not allow employers to ask job seekers for their criminal history on job applications.

Felony convictions can determine if you qualify for federal assistance for student loans, but this status is also changing. In addition, if you have been convicted of a felony for a drug offense, you will be prohibited from filing for Federal Assistance, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or welfare.

In Illinois, once sentenced, convictions cannot be expunged for any criminal offense, whether a misdemeanor or felony. Under the right circumstances, some records for misdemeanors, specifically Class 3 and Class 4 felonies, may be sealed.

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