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
| Crime | ILCS | Class | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 precursor | 720-646/20 (a)(2)(D) | X | Felony |
| 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 precursor | 720-646/20 (a)(2)(C) | X | Felony |
| A person who possesses, procures, transports, stores, or delivers 500 or more grams of methamphetamine precursor or substance containing any methamphetamine precursor | 720-646/20 (a)(2)(E) | X | Felony |
| 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 manufactured | 720-646/20 (b)(2)(D) | X | Felony |
| 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 manufactured | 720-646/20 (b)(2)(C) | X | Felony |
| 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 manufactured | 720-646/20 (b)(2)(E) | X | Felony |
| Aggravated Arson | 720-5/20-1.1 | X | Felony |
| Aggravated Battery of a Child | 720-5/12-4.3 | X | Felony |
| Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault | 720-5/11-1.30 | X | Felony |
| Aggravated discharge of a machine gun or a firearm equipped with a device designed or used for silencing the report of a firearm | 720-5/24-1.2-5 | X | Felony |
| Aggravated Identity Theft exceeding $100,000 | 720-5/16-30(d) | X | Felony |
| Aggravated Kidnapping | 720-5/10-2 | X | Felony |
| Aggravated Methamphetamine Manufacturing | 720-646/15(b) | X | Felony |
| Aggravated Methamphetamine Related Child Endangerment | 720-646/50(b) | X | Felony |
| Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking | 720-5/18-4 | X | Felony |
| Armed habitual criminal | 720-5/24-1.7 | X | Felony |
| Armed Robbery | 720-5/18-2 | X | Felony |
| Bringing into or possessing a firearm, firearm ammunition, or explosive in a penal institution | 720-5/31A-1.1 (7) | X | Felony |
| Causing a catastrophe | 720-5/29D-15.1 | X | Felony |
| Child Pornography – involves a film, videotape, or other moving depiction | 720-5/11-20.1 | X | Felony |
| Conspiracy to Commit Murder | 720-5/8-2 | X | Felony |
| Criminal Drug Conspiracy | 720-570/405.1 | X | Felony |
| Delivery/manufacture cannabis over 5,000gm | 720-550/5 (g) | X | Felony |
| Dismembering a Human Body | 720-5/12-20.5 | X | Felony |
| Dismembering a Human Body | 720-5/12-20.5 | X | Felony |
| Drug Induced Homicide | 720-5/9-3.3 | X | Felony |
| Female genital mutilation | 720-5/12-34 | X | Felony |
| Female Genitalia Mutilation | 720-5/12-34 | X | Felony |
| Hinder Prosecution of Terrorism | 720-5/29D-35 | X | Felony |
| Home Invasion | 720-5/19-6 | X | Felony |
| Identity Theft exceeding $100,000 | X | Felony | |
| Indecent Solicitation of an Adult | 720-5/11-6.5 | X | Felony |
| Involuntary Servitude | 720-5/10-9(b) | X | Felony |
| Making a Terrorist Threat | 720-5/29D-20 | X | Felony |
| Methamphetamine delivery – 100 or more grams but less than 400 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine | 720-646/55 (d) | X | Felony |
| Methamphetamine delivery – 15 or more grams but less than 100 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine | 720-646/55 (c) | X | Felony |
| Methamphetamine delivery – 400 or more grams but less than 900 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine | 720-646/55 (e) | X | Felony |
| Methamphetamine delivery – 900 or more grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine | 720-646/55 (f) | X | Felony |
| Methamphetamine possession – 100 or more grams but less than 400 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine | 720-646/60 (4) | X | Felony |
| Methamphetamine possession – 400 or more grams but less than 900 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine | 720-646/60 (5) | X | Felony |
| Methamphetamine possession – 900 or more grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine | 720-646/60 (6) | X | Felony |
| Organizer of an aggravated vehicle theft conspiracy | 625-5/4-103.3 | X | Felony |
| Possession With Intent to Deliver | 720-570/401 | X | Felony |
| Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child | 720-5/11-1.40 | X | Felony |
| RICO | 720-5/33G-5 | X | Felony |
| Solicitation for Murder or Murder for Hire | 720-5/8-1 & 1.2 | X | Felony |
| Soliciting or Providing Material Support for Terrorism | 720-5/29D-29.9 | X | Felony |
| Streetgang Criminal Drug Conspiracy | 720-570/405.2 | X | Felony |
| Terrorism | 720-5/29D-14.9 | X | Felony |
| Treason | 720-5/30-1 | X | Felony |
| Unlawful Discharge of Firearm Projectiles | 720-5/24-3.2 | X | Felony |
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
| Crime | ILCS | Class | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession: Explosives, Incendiary Device | 720-5/20-2 | 1 | Felony |
| Ritualized Abuse of a Child | 720-5/12-33 | 1 | Felony |
| Residential Burglary | 720-5/19-3 | 1 | Felony |
| Vehicular Invasion | 720-5/18-6 | 1 | Felony |
| Cannabis Trafficking | 720-550/5.1 | 1 | Felony |
| Delivery Cannabis School Grounds | 720-550/5.2 | 1 | Felony |
| Possession of Controlled Substance | 720-570/402 | 1 | Felony |
| Criminal Sexual Assault | 720-5/11-1.20 | 1 | Felony |
| Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm | 720-5/24-1.2 | 1 | Felony |
| Aggravated Possession of Stolen Firearm | 720-5/24-3.9 | 1 | Felony |
| Gunrunning | 720-5/24-3A | 1 | Felony |
| Aggravated Insurance Fraud | 720-5;/1-10.5(b) | 1 | Felony |
| Second Degree Murder | 720-5/9-2 | 1 | Felony |
| Voluntary Manslaughter of an Unborn Child | 720-5/9-2.1 | 1 | Felony |
| Aggravated Intimidation | 720-5/12-6.2 | 1 | Felony |
| Criminal Street Gang Recruitment on School Grounds | 720-5/12-6.4 | 1 | Felony |
| Methamphetamine Manufacturing | 720-646/15(a) | 1 | Felony |
| Possession or Delivery of Anhydrous Ammonia with Intent to Manufacture Meth | 720-646/25(a-c) | 1 | Felony |
| Aggravated Robbery | 720-5/18-5/18-1(b) | 1 | Felony |
| Vehicular Hijacking | 720-5/18-3 | 1 | Felony |
| Child Pornography – does not involve a film, videotape, or other moving depiction | 720-5/11-20.1 | 1 | Felony |
| Indecent Solicitation of a Child | 720-5/11-6 | 1 | Felony |
| Promoting Juvenile Prostitution | 720-5/11-14.4 | 1 | Felony |
| Falsely Making a Terrorist Threat | 720-5/29D-25 | 1 | Felony |
| 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 precursor | 720-646/20 (a)(2)(B) | 1 | Felony |
| 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 manufactured | 720-646/20 (b)(2)(B) | 1 | Felony |
| Aggravated identity theft of credit, money,goods, services, or other property exceeding $10,000 in value and not exceeding $100,000 | 720-5/16-30(c) | 1 | Felony |
| Aggravated offenses relating to motor vehicles and other vehicles-Felonies | 625-5/4-103.2 | 1 | Felony |
| Bringing into or possessing a hypodermic syringe in a penal institution | 720-5/31A-1.1 (5) | 1 | Felony |
| Bringing into or possessing a weapon, tool to defeat security mechanisms, cutting tool, or electronic contraband in a penal institution | 720-5/31A-1.1 (6) | 1 | Felony |
| 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 institution | 720-5/31A-1.1 (4) | 1 | Felony |
| Burglary – in a school, day care center, day care home, group day care home, or part day child care facility, or place of worship | 720-5/19-1 | 1 | Felony |
| Cannabis Plant(s) – More than 200 plants | 720-550/8 (e) | 1 | Felony |
| Delivery of a controlled substance to a pregnant woman | 720-570/407.2 | 1 | Felony |
| Delivery/manufacture cannabis over 2,000gm to 5,000gm | 720-550/5 (f) | 1 | Felony |
| Disarming a peace officer or correctional institution employee | 720-5/31-1a | 1 | Felony |
| Firearms trafficking | 720-5/24-3B | 1 | Felony |
| Involuntary sexual servitude of a minor | 720-5/10-9 (c) | 1 | Felony |
| Laundering of criminally derived property of a value exceeding $100,000 but not exceeding $500,000 | 720-5/29B-3 | 1 | Felony |
| Methamphetamine delivery – 5 or more grams but less than 15 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine | 720-646/55 (b) | 1 | Felony |
| Methamphetamine possession – 15 or more grams but less than 100 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine | 720-646/60 (3) | 1 | Felony |
| Possession of a deadly substance | 720-5/29D-15.2 | 1 | Felony |
| Possession of Cannabis over 5,000gm (felony) | 720-550/4 (g) | 1 | Felony |
| Ritualized abuse of a child | 720-5/12-33 | 1 | Felony |
| Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories | 625-5/4-103 | 1 | Felony |
| Trafficking in persons | 720-5/10-9 (d) | 1 | Felony |
| 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 employee | 720-5/31A-1.2 | 1 | Felony |
| Use of a dangerous place for the commission of a controlled substance or cannabis offense | 720-5/12-5.3 | 1 | Felony |
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
| Crime | ILCS | Class | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arson | 720-5/20-1 | 2 | Felony |
| Aggravated Battery of a Senior Citizen | 720-5/12-3.05(a.4) | 2 | Felony |
| Aggravated Battery of an Unborn Child | 720-5/12-3.1 | 2 | Felony |
| Aggravated Domestic Battery | 720-5/12-3.3 | 2 | Felony |
| Ritual Mutilation | 720-5/12-32 | 2 | Felony |
| Tampering With Food, Drugs, or Cosmetics | 720-5/12-4.5 | 2 | Felony |
| Vehicular Endangerment | 720-5/12-5.02 | 2 | Felony |
| Burglary | 720-5/19-1 | 2 | Felony |
| Unlawful Cannabis Manufacturing | 720-550/5.3 | 2 | Felony |
| Controlled Substance Trafficking | 720-570/401.1 | 2 | Felony |
| Defacing Identification Mark of Firearm | 720-5/24-5 | 2 | Felony |
| Possession of Stolen Firearm | 720-5/24-3.8 | 2 | Felony |
| Unlawful Possession of Weapon by Street Gang Member | 720-5/24-1.8 | 2 | Felony |
| Unlawful Purchase of Firearm | 720-5/24-3.5 | 2 | Felony |
| Use of Stolen Firearm in Commission of Offense | 720-5/24-3.7 | 2 | Felony |
| Compelling Organization Membership | 720-5/12-6.5 | 2 | Felony |
| Forcible Detention | 720-5/10-4 | 2 | Felony |
| Kidnapping | 720-5/10-1 | 2 | Felony |
| A person who possesses, procures, transports, stores, or deliversless than 15 grams of methamphetamine precursor or substance containing any methamphetamine precursor | 720-646/20 (a)(2)(A) | 2 | Felony |
| Methamphetamine delivery – less than 5 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine | 720-646/55 (a) | 2 | Felony |
| Methamphetamine Related Child Endangerment | 720-646/50(a) | 2 | Felony |
| Possess/Delivery/Store/Transport/Procure Materials (Not Meth Precursor) with Intent to Manufacture | 720-646/30 | 2 | Felony |
| Protection of Meth Manufacturing (Failure to Report or Guards/Lookout) | 720-646/40 | 2 | Felony |
| Unlawful Disposal of Methamphetamine Manufacturing Waste | 720-646/45 | 2 | Felony |
| Using or Allowing Use of Property for Methamphetamine Offenses | 720-646/35 | 2 | Felony |
| Offenses relating to disposition of titles and registration | 625-5/4-105 | 2 | Felony |
| Robbery | 720-5/18-1(a) | 2 | Felony |
| Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse | 720-5/11-1.60 | 2 | Felony |
| Child Photography by Sex Offender | 720-5/11-24 | 2 | Felony |
| Criminal Transmission of HIV | 720-5/12-5.01 | 2 | Felony |
| Theft over $500 | 720-5/16-1 | 2 | Felony |
| 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 manufactured | 720-646/20 (b)(2)(A) | 2 | Felony |
| Abuse of a corpse – engages in sexual conduct with a corpse or involving a corpse | 720-5/12-20.6 (1) | 2 | Felony |
| Aggravated Identity Theft above $300 not exceeding $10,000 | 720-5/16-30(b) | 2 | Felony |
| Bid rotating | 720-5/33E-4 | 2 | Felony |
| Bribery | 720-5/33-1 | 2 | Felony |
| Bribery to obtain driving privileges | 720-5/33-6 | 2 | Felony |
| 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 Act | 720-5/31A-1.1 (3) | 2 | Felony |
| Cannabis Plant(s) – More than 50, but not more than 200 plant | 720-550/8 (d) | 2 | Felony |
| Delivery/manufacture cannabis over 500gm to 2,000gm | 720-550/5 (e) | 2 | Felony |
| Harassment of representatives for the child, jurors, witnesses and others | 720-5/32-4a | 2 | Felony |
| Identity Theft exceeding $2,000 and not exceeding $10,000 | 720-5/16-30(a) | 2 | Felony |
| Inducement to commit suicide | 720-5/12-34.5 | 2 | Felony |
| Institutional Vandalism above $500 | 720-5/21-1.2 | 2 | Felony |
| Interfering with the duties of a judicial office | 720-5/32-4e | 2 | Felony |
| Laundering of criminally derived property of a value exceeding $10,000 but not exceeding $100,000 | 720-5/29B-2 | 2 | Felony |
| Methamphetamine possession – 5 or more grams but less than 15 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine | 720-646/60 (2) | 2 | Felony |
| Offenses relating to possession of titles and registration | 625-5/4-104 (3)(a) | 2 | Felony |
| Possession of Cannabis over 2,000gm to 5,000gm (felony) | 720-550/4 (f) | 2 | Felony |
| Ritual Mutilation | 720-5/12-32 | 2 | Felony |
| Use of a stolen firearm in the commission of an offense | 720-5/24-3.7 | 2 | Felony |
| Vehicle theft conspiracy | 625-5/4-103.1 | 2 | Felony |
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
| Crime | ILCS | Class | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional vandalism when damage does not exceed $500 | 720-5/21-1.2 | 3 | Felony |
| Aggravated Battery | 720-5/12-3.05 | 3 | Felony |
| Calculated Cannabis Conspiracy | 720-550/9 | 3 | Felony |
| Look-a-Like Controlled Substance | 720-570/404 | 3 | Felony |
| Criminal Abortion | 720-510/6 | 3 | Felony |
| Institutional Vandalism below $500 | 720-5/21-1.2 | 3 | Felony |
| Aggravated Computer Tampering | 720-5/17-52 | 3 | Felony |
| Aggravated Identity Theft below $300 | 720-5/16-30(b) | 3 | Felony |
| Forgery | 720-5/17-3 | 3 | Felony |
| Bomb Threat | 720-5/26-1(a)(3) | 3 | Felony |
| Syndicated Gambling | 720-5/28-1.1 | 3 | Felony |
| Concealment of Homicidal Death | 720-5/9-3.4 | 3 | Felony |
| Involuntary Manslaughter | 720-5/9-3 | 3 | Felony |
| Involuntary Manslaughter & Reckless | 720-5/9-3.2 | 3 | Felony |
| Reckless Homicide | 720-5/9-3 | 3 | Felony |
| Official Misconduct | 720-5/33-3 | 3 | Felony |
| Perjury | 720-5/32-2 | 3 | Felony |
| Aggravated Stalking | 720-5/12-7.4 | 3 | Felony |
| Intimidation | 720-5/12-6 | 3 | Felony |
| Aggravated Unlawful Restraint | 720-5/10-3.1 | 3 | Felony |
| Methamphetamine possession – less than 5 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine | 720-646/60 (1) | 3 | Felony |
| Tampering with Anhydrous Ammonia Equipment | 720-646/25(d)(1) | 3 | Felony |
| Abuse or criminal neglect of a long term care facility resident; criminal abuse or neglect of an elderly person or person with a disability | 720-5/12-4.4a | 3 | Felony |
| Criminal Fortification of a Residence or Building | 720-5/19-5 | 3 | Felony |
| Custodial Sexual Misconduct | 720-5/11-9.2 | 3 | Felony |
| Patronizing a Prostitute-Minor | 720-5/11-18.1 | 3 | Felony |
| Sexual Misconduct With Disabled Person | 720-5/11-9.5 | 3 | Felony |
| Sexual Relations Within Families | 720-5/11-11 | 3 | Felony |
| Traveling to Meet Minor | 720-5/11-26 | 3 | Felony |
| Theft $500 and Under | 720-5/16-1 | 3 | Felony |
| A contractor who knowingly makes a false statement, material to the certification | 720-5/33E-11 (b) | 3 | Felony |
| Advocating Overthrow of Government | 720-5/30-3 | 3 | Felony |
| Bid-rigging | 720-5/33E-3 | 3 | Felony |
| Bribery for excuse from jury duty | 720-5/32-4b | 3 | Felony |
| Bringing into or possessing cannabis in a penal institution | 720-5/31A-1.1 (2) | 3 | Felony |
| Cannabis Plant(s) – More than 20, but not more than 50 plants | 720-550/8 (c) | 3 | Felony |
| Criminal Damage to Government Supported Property above $500-$10,000 | 720-5/21-1.01 | 3 | Felony |
| Delivery/manufacture cannabis over 30gm to 500gm | 720-550/5 (d) | 3 | Felony |
| False entries | 720-5/33E-15 | 3 | Felony |
| False statements on vendor applications | 720-5/33E-14 | 3 | Felony |
| Identity Theft valued above $300-$2,000 | 720-5/16-30(a) | 3 | Felony |
| Insurance Fraud above $300 | 720-5/1-10.5(a) | 3 | Felony |
| Kickbacks | 720-5/33E-7 (a) | 3 | Felony |
| Laundering of criminally derived property of a value not exceeding $10,000 | 720-5/29B-1 | 3 | Felony |
| Legislative misconduct | 720-5/33-8 | 3 | Felony |
| Misapplication of funds | 720-5/33E-16 | 3 | Felony |
| Peace officer or correctional officer; gang-related activity prohibited | 720-5/33-4 | 3 | Felony |
| possess, procure, transport, store, or deliver anhydrous ammonia in an unauthorized container | 720-646/25 (1.5) | 3 | Felony |
| Possession of Cannabis over 500gm to 2,000gm (felony) | 720-550/4 (e) | 3 | Felony |
| Public contractor misconduct | 720-5/33-7 | 3 | Felony |
| State benefits fraud above $300 | 720-5/17-6 | 3 | Felony |
| Tampering with public records | 720-5/32-8 (c) | 3 | Felony |
| Tampering With Public Records | 720-5/32-8 (c) | 3 | Felony |
| Threatening public officials; human service providers | 720-5/12-9 | 3 | Felony |
| Unlawful manipulation of a judicial sale | 720-5/32-14 | 3 | Felony |
| Unlawful manufacture or delivery | 720-5/24.5-10 | 3 | Felony |
| Unlawful participation | 720-5/33E-17 | 3 | Felony |
| Unlawful Sale or Delivery of Firearms on the Premises of Any School | 720-5/24-3.3 | 3 | Felony |
| Unlawful use of firearm projectiles. | 720-5/24-2.1 | 3 | Felony |
| Unlawful Use or Possession of Weapons by Felons or Persons in the Custody of the Department of Corrections Facilities | 720-5/24-1.1 | 3 | Felony |
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
| Crime | ILCS | Class | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession of Cannabis over 100gm (felony) | 720-550/4 (d) | 4 | Felony |
| Chemical Breakdown Illicit Controlled Substance | 720-570/401.5 | 4 | Felony |
| Unauthorized Possession Prescription Form | 720-570/406.2 | 4 | Felony |
| Criminal Damage to Government Supported Property below $500 | 720-5/21-1.01 | 4 | Felony |
| Unlawful Sale or Delivery of Firearm | 720-5/24-3 | 4 | Felony |
| Computer Fraud | 720-5/17-50 | 4 | Felony |
| Financial Exploitation of Elderly/Disabled | 720-5/17-56 | 4 | Felony |
| Identity Theft valued below $300 | 720-5/16-30(a) | 4 | Felony |
| State benefits fraud below $300 | 720-5/17-6 | 4 | Felony |
| Unlawful Use of Recorded Sounds or Images | 720-5/16-7 | 4 | Felony |
| Eavesdropping | 720-5/14-2(a) | 4 | Felony |
| False Fire Alarm | 720-5/26-1(a)(2) | 4 | Felony |
| False Police Report | 720-5/26-1(a)(4) | 4 | Felony |
| Looting | 720-5/25-4 | 4 | Felony |
| Mob Action | 720-5/25-1 | 4 | Felony |
| Sale or Delivery of Drug Paraphernalia | 720-600/3 | 4 | Felony |
| Concealing or Aiding a Fugitive | 720-5/31-5 | 4 | Felony |
| Obstructing Justice | 720-5/31-4 | 4 | Felony |
| Tampering With Public Records | 720-5/32-8 (a) | 4 | Felony |
| Compelling a Confession or Information by Force or Threat | 720-5/12-7 | 4 | Felony |
| Cyberstalking | 720-5/12-7.5 | 4 | Felony |
| Hate Crime | 720-5/12-7.17.1 | 4 | Felony |
| Stalking | 720-5/12-7.3 | 4 | Felony |
| Aiding & Abetting Child Abduction | 720-5/10-7 | 4 | Felony |
| Child Abduction | 720-5/10-5 | 4 | Felony |
| Luring of a Minor | 720-5/10-5.1 | 4 | Felony |
| Unlawful Restraint | 720-5/10-3 | 4 | Felony |
| Aggravated Flee/Attempt to Elude Police Officer | 625-5/11-204.1 | 4 | Felony |
| Leaving the Scene Personal Injury Accident | 625-5/11-401 | 4 | Felony |
| Child Abandonment | 720-5/12C-10 | 4 | Felony |
| Failure to Report Child Abuse or Neglect | 325-5/4 | 4 | Felony |
| Draft Card Mutilation | 720-5/49-1.5 | 4 | Felony |
| Possession of Burglary Tools | 720-5/19-2 | 4 | Felony |
| Bigamy | 720-5/11-45(a) | 4 | Felony |
| Distribution of Harmful Material | 720-5/11-21 | 4 | Felony |
| Grooming | 720-5/11-25 | 4 | Felony |
| Patronizing a Prostitute | 720-5/11-18 | 4 | Felony |
| Posting of identifying or graphic information on a pornographic Internet site or possessing graphic information with pornographic material | 720-5/11-23 | 4 | Felony |
| Promoting Prostitution | 720-5/11-14.3 | 4 | Felony |
| Sexual Conduct or Contact with an Animal | 720-5/12-35 | 4 | Felony |
| Sex Offender – Prohibited Zone | 720-5/11-9.3 | 4 | Felony |
| Abuse of a corpse – removes or carries away a corpse and is not authorized by law to do so | 720-5/12-20.6 (2) | 4 | Felony |
| Accepting a Bribe | 720-5/29-2 | 4 | Felony |
| Adoption compensation prohibited | 720-5/12C-70 | 4 | Felony |
| Aggravated criminal housing management | 720-5/12-5.1a | 4 | Felony |
| Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon | 720-5/24-1.6 | 4 | Felony |
| Boarding or attempting to board an aircraft with weapon | 720-5/29D-35.1 | 4 | Felony |
| Bribery of inspector employed by contractor | 720-5/33E-8 | 4 | Felony |
| Bringing into or possessing alcoholic liquor in a penal institution | 720-5/31A-1.1 (1) | 4 | Felony |
| Cannabis Plant(s) – More than 5, but not more than 20 plants | 720-550/8 (b) | 4 | Felony |
| Change orders | 720-5/33E-9 | 4 | Felony |
| Common carrier recklessness | 720-5/12-5.5 | 4 | Felony |
| Communicating with jurors and witnesses | 720-5/32-4 | 4 | Felony |
| Criminal Sexual Abuse | 720-5/11-1.50 (1) (2) | 4 | Felony |
| Delivery/manufacture cannabis over 10gm to 30gm | 720-550/5 (c) | 4 | Felony |
| Failure to report the death or disappearance of a child under 13 years of ag | 720-5/10-10 | 4 | Felony |
| False report of theft and other losses | 720-5/26-1.1 | 4 | Felony |
| Fraudulent driver’s license or permit | 625-5/6-301.2 | 4 | Felony |
| Interference with contract submission and award by public official | 720-5/33E-6 | 4 | Felony |
| Kickbacks | 720-5/33E-7 (b) | 4 | Felony |
| Making false application or affidavit–Perjury | 625-5/6-302 | 4 | Felony |
| Manufacture, sale or transfer of bullets or shells represented to be armor piercing bullets, dragon’s breath shotgun shells, bolo shells, or flechette shells | 720-5/24-2.2 | 4 | Felony |
| Misprision of treason | 720-5/30-2 | 4 | Felony |
| Non-consensual dissemination of private sexual images. | 720-5/11-23.5 | 4 | Felony |
| Offenses relating to possession of titles and registration | 625-5/4-104 (1-2)(a) | 4 | Felony |
| Offering a bribe | 720-5/29-1 (a) | 4 | Felony |
| Performance of Unauthorized Acts | 720-5/32-6 | 4 | Felony |
| Permitting unlawful use of a building | 720-570/406.1 | 4 | Felony |
| Possession and sale of caustic and noxious substances | 720-5/12-37 | 4 | Felony |
| Preservation of evidence | 720-5/33-5 | 4 | Felony |
| Reckless discharge of a firearm | 720-5/24-1.5 | 4 | Felony |
| Sexual conduct or sexual contact with an animal | 720-5/12-35 | 4 | Felony |
| Subornation of perjury | 720-5/32-3 | 4 | Felony |
| Tampering with public records | 720-5/32-8 (a) | 4 | Felony |
| Theft of Lost or Mislaid Property – the value exceeds $10,000 | 720-5/16-2 | 4 | Felony |
| Unauthorized possession of prescription form | 720-570/406.2 | 4 | Felony |
| Unlawful possession of handguns | 720-5/24-3.1 | 4 | Felony |
| Unlawful sale of burglary tools | 720-5/19-2.5 | 4 | Felony |
| Unlawful sale of firearms by liquor licensee | 720-5/24-3.4 | 4 | Felony |
| Unlawful stringing of bids | 720-5/33E-18 | 4 | Felony |
| Unlawful use of a firearm in the shape of a wireless telephone | 720-5/24-3.6 | 4 | Felony |
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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