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Possession With Intent to Deliver or Delivery of Cannabis

Illinois State Law Penalties for Possession With Intent to Deliver or Delivery of Cannabis

Under Illinois law it is unlawful for any person to knowingly deliver cannabis, or manufacture it, or possess cannabis with the intent to deliver.

The Penalties Under Statute 720 Ilcs 550/5 Vary Depending on Quantity, Proximity to a School, Prior Criminal History, and Other Circumstances.

Quantity of Cannabis (grams)	Quantity of Cannabis (pounds)	Statute	Offense Classification	Potential Sentence	Extended Term	Fine up to	Mandatory Assessment	Probation Available
0 – 2.5 grams	0.001 – 0.006 pounds	720 ILCS 550/5(a)	Class B Misdemeanor	1 – 180 Days	none	$1,500	$200	yes
2.5 – 10 grams	0.006 – 0.022 pounds	720 ILCS 550/5(b)	Class a Misdemeanor	1 – 364 Days	none	$2,500	$300	yes
10 – 30 grams	0.022 – 0.066 pounds	720 ILCS 550/5(c)	Class 4 Felony	1 – 3 Years	up to 6 years	$25,000	$500	yes
30 – 500 grams	0.066 – 1.102 pounds	720 ILCS 550/5(d)	Class 3 Felony	2 – 5 Years	up to 10 years	$50,000	$500	yes
500 – 2,000 grams	1.102 – 4.409 pounds	720 ILCS 550/5(e)	Class 2 Felony	3 – 7 Years	up to 14 years	$100,000	$1,000	yes
2,000 – 5,000 grams	4.409 – 11.023 pounds	720 ILCS 550/5(f)	Class 1 Felony	4 – 15 Years	up to 30 years	$150,000	$2,000	yes
5,000 plus grams	more than 11.023 pounds	720 ILCS 550/5(g)	Class X Felony	6 – 30 Years	up to 60 years	$200,000	$3,000	no

Casual Delivery of Less Than 10 Grams (720 Ilcs 550/7)

Any delivery of cannabis which is a casual delivery of not more than 10 grams without consideration shall be treated in all respects as possession of cannabis for purposes of penalties.

Delivery of Cannabis to a Person Under 18 Years of age by a Person Over 18 Years of Age: (720 Ilcs 550/7)

Any person who is at least 18 years of age who delivers cannabis to a person under 18, who is at least 3 years his junior, may be sentenced to a term up to twice the maximum.

Violations for Offenders Under 18 Years Old: 720 Ilcs 550/7

Any person under 18 years of age who violates this Act may be treated by the court as a juvenile, when normally they would have to be under 17 years of age to be treated as a juvenile.