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Illinois Sentencing Penalties Added to Website

Posted on February 19, 2013

Criminal Law attorneys David S. Olshansky & Associates are constantly updating their website to include helpful tools and information for those charged or interested in Criminal Law.

Last week the Criminal Law firm added a Penalties in Illinois section which includes the breakdown of Felony, Misdemeanor potential punishments under Illinois law.

The felony section reads as follows:

Offense ClassSentence RangeExtended TermFineProbation TermSupervised ReleaseStatue
Murder20-Life60-100 yrs.up to $25,000Not available3 yrs.730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-20
Class X6-30 yrs.30-60 yrs.up to $25,000Not available3 yrs.730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-25
Class 14-15 yrs.15-30 yrs.up to $25,000Up to 4 yrs.2 yrs.730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-30
Class 23-7 yrs.7-14 yrs.up to $25,000Up to 4 yrs.2 yrs.730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-35
Class 32-5 yrs.5-10 yrs.up to $25,000Up to 30 mos.1 yr.730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-40
Class 41-3 yrs.3-6 yrs.up to $25,000Up to 30 mos.1 yr.730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-45

The misdemeanor section reads as follows:

Offense ClassSentence RangeFineProbation; Conditional Discharge; SupervisionStatue
Class Aup to 364 daysup to $2,500, or a larger amount if specified.Up to 2 years730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-55
Class Bup to 6 monthsup to $1,500Up to 2 years730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-60
Class Cup to 30 daysup to $1,500Up to 2 years730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-65
Pettyno jailup to $1,000, or a lesser amount if specifiedUp to 2 years730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-75
Businessno jailAny amount specifiedUp to 2 years730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-80

There are many other helpful additions to the site, such as a list of non-probationable offenses, boot camp program, and a Truth in Sentencing guide.