Exclusively Practicing
Criminal Defense for
Two Decades
Criminal Defense for
Two Decades
Penalties by Weight
| QTY | Statute | Offense | Potential Sentence | Extended Term | Amount of Sentence to serve with Good-Time Credit | Additional good conduct credit available | Fine up to | Mandatory Assessment | Probation Available | Period of Mandatory Supervised Release (Parole) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 5 grams | 720 ILCS 570/407(b)(2) | Class 1 Felony | 4 – 15 Years | 15 – 30 Years | 50% | up to 180 days | $250,000 | $2,000 | yes | 2 Years |
| 5 – 15 grams | 720 ILCS 570/407(b)(1) | Class X Felony | 6 – 30 Years | 30 – 60 Years | 75% | up to 180 days | $500,000 | $3,000 | no | 3 Years |
| 15 – 100 grams | 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(A) | Class X Felony | 6 – 30 Years | 30 – 60 Years | 75% | up to 180 days | $500,000 | $3,000 | no | 3 Years |
| 100 – 400 grams | 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(B) | Class X Felony | 9 – 40 Years | 30 – 60 Years | 75% | up to 180 days | $500,000 | $3,000 | no | 3 Years |
| 400 – 900 grams | 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(C) | Class X Felony | 12 – 50 Years | 30 – 60 Years | 75% | up to 180 days | $500,000 | $3,000 | no | 3 Years |
| 900 plus grams | 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(D) | Class X Felony | 15 – 60 Years | 30 – 60 Years | 75% | up to 180 days | $500,000 | $3,000 | no | 3 Years |
Penalties by Objects
| QTY | Statute | Offense | Potential Sentence | Extended Term | Amount of Sentence to serve with Good-Time Credit | Additional good conduct credit available | Fine up to | Mandatory Assessment | Probation Available | Period of Mandatory Supervised Release (Parole) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 10 objects | 720 ILCS 570/407(b)(2) | Class 1 Felony | 4 – 15 Years | 15 – 30 Years | 50% | up to 180 days | $250,000 | $2,000 | yes | 2 Year |
| 10 – 15 objects | 720 ILCS 570/407(b)(1) | Class X Felony | 6 – 30 Years | 30 – 60 Years | 75% | up to 180 days | $500,000 | $3,000 | no | 3 Years |
| 15 – 200 objects | 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(A) | Class X Felony | 6 – 30 Years | 30 – 60 Years | 75% | up to 180 days | $500,000 | $3,000 | no | 3 Years |
| 200 – 600 objects | 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(B) | Class X Felony | 9 – 40 Years | 30 – 60 Years | 75% | up to 180 days | $500,000 | $3,000 | no | 3 Years |
| 600 – 1500 objects | 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(C) | Class X Felony | 12 – 50 Years | 30 – 60 Years | 75% | up to 180 days | $500,000 | $3,000 | no | 3 Years |
| 1500 plus objects | 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(D) | Class X Felony | 15 – 60 Years | 30 – 60 Years | 75% | up to 180 days | $500,000 | $3,000 | no | 3 Years |