What are the sentencing ranges for Illinois felonies (Class X to Class 4)?

Under 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-20 et seq., felony sentencing ranges are: Class X Felony: 6 to 30 years IDOC (non-probationable, extended term 30–60 yrs); Class 1 Felony: 4 to 15 years (extended term 15–30 yrs); Class 2 Felony: 3 to 7 years (extended term 7–14 yrs); Class 3 Felony: 2 to 5 years (extended term 5–10 yrs); and Class 4 Felony: 1 to 3 years (extended term 3–6 yrs). All felonies carry potential fines up to $25,000.

What is the felony threshold for retail theft under 720 ILCS 5/16-25 in Illinois?

Under 720 ILCS 5/16-25, retail theft of merchandise with a full retail value not exceeding $300 is a Class A Misdemeanor. If the value exceeds $300, it is a Class 3 Felony. Retail theft exceeding $300 utilizing a designated emergency exit is a Class 2 Felony. A person previously convicted of any theft, robbery, or burglary who commits retail theft not exceeding $300 commits a Class 4 Felony.

What is the difference between UUW (24-1) and Aggravated UUW (24-1.6) in Illinois?

Unlawful Use of Weapons (UUW, 720 ILCS 5/24-1) is generally a Class A Misdemeanor covering prohibited weapons (brass knuckles, switchblades, silencers) or carrying an uncased firearm in certain restricted locations. Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Agg UUW, 720 ILCS 5/24-1.6) is a Class 4 Felony when a person knowingly carries an uncased, loaded, or immediately accessible firearm in a vehicle or on their person without a valid Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card or valid Concealed Carry License (CCL).

What are the penalties for Domestic Battery (720 ILCS 5/12-3.2) in Illinois?

Domestic Battery (720 ILCS 5/12-3.2) is a Class A Misdemeanor for a first offense, requiring mandatory minimum domestic violence counseling and firearm surrender. It is enhanced to a Class 4 Felony if the defendant has any prior conviction for Domestic Battery, Violation of an Order of Protection, Aggravated Battery, or certain forcible felonies against a family or household member. Aggravated Domestic Battery involving strangulation or great bodily harm (12-3.3) is a Class 2 Felony carrying mandatory minimum imprisonment.

What are the standard Illinois misdemeanor sentencing brackets?

Under 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-55 et seq.: Class A Misdemeanor: up to 364 days county jail and fines up to $2,500; Class B Misdemeanor: up to 6 months county jail and fines up to $1,500; Class C Misdemeanor: up to 30 days county jail and fines up to $1,500. Petty offenses carry fines up to $1,000 with no jail time.

Illinois Criminal Code (Chapter 720) & Sentencing Standards

Illinois Criminal Code (720 ILCS) Classifications & Penalty Guide

Comprehensive reference for Illinois Chapter 720 criminal offenses, Class X to Class 4 felony sentencing brackets, Class A to C misdemeanor penalties, and statutory charge elements.

Illinois Criminal Code (720 ILCS) Classification & Sentencing Brackets

Unified statutory sentencing reference under 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5 for Illinois felonies, misdemeanors, and theft value enhancements.

Felony Classifications

Felony Sentencing Ranges (730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-20)

Statutory prison terms with Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and Mandatory Supervised Release (MSR).

Class X Felony: 6 to 30 Years IDOC (Non-probationable) · Extended Term: 30–60 Years · 3 Yrs MSR · Up to $25k fine
Class 1 Felony: 4 to 15 Years IDOC · Extended Term: 15–30 Years · 2 Yrs MSR · Probation eligible up to 48 mos
Class 2 Felony: 3 to 7 Years IDOC · Extended Term: 7–14 Years · 2 Yrs MSR · Probation eligible up to 48 mos
Class 3 Felony: 2 to 5 Years IDOC · Extended Term: 5–10 Years · 1 Yr MSR · Probation eligible up to 30 mos
Class 4 Felony: 1 to 3 Years IDOC · Extended Term: 3–6 Years · 1 Yr MSR · Probation eligible up to 30 mos

Misdemeanor Brackets

Misdemeanor & Petty Penalties (730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-55)

Non-felony criminal offenses served in county jail or satisfied by supervision/probation.

Class A Misdemeanor: Up to 364 Days County Jail · Fine up to $2,500 · Probation/Supervision up to 24 Months
Class B Misdemeanor: Up to 6 Months County Jail · Fine up to $1,500 · Probation/Supervision up to 24 Months
Class C Misdemeanor: Up to 30 Days County Jail · Fine up to $1,500 · Probation/Supervision up to 24 Months
Petty Offense: Fine up to $1,000 (No incarceration) · Conditional Discharge / Supervision up to 6 Months
Business Offense: Fine only exceeding $1,000 (Corporations / commercial regulatory offenses)

Theft Thresholds

Retail Theft & General Theft Value Ladders (720 ILCS 5/16-25)

Valuation thresholds and statutory escalation triggers.

Under $300 (from merchant): Class A Misdemeanor
Under $300 with Prior Theft Conviction: Class 4 Felony (Prior enhancement)
Exceeding $300 up to $10,000: Class 3 Felony
Exceeding $300 via Designated Emergency Exit: Class 2 Felony
General Theft $10,000 to $100,000: Class 2 Felony
General Theft $100,000 to $500,000: Class 1 Felony
General Theft Exceeding $1,000,000: Class X Felony

Weapons & Firearms

Deadly Weapons Provisions (720 ILCS 5/24-1 et seq.)

Core firearms and concealed carry enforcement statutes.

Unlawful Use of Weapons (UUW) (720 ILCS 5/24-1) · Class A Misdemeanor
Aggravated UUW (Vehicle / Public / No FOID or CCL) (720 ILCS 5/24-1.6) · Class 4 Felony
UUW by a Felon (720 ILCS 5/24-1.1) · Class 3 or Class 2 Felony
Armed Habitual Criminal (2 Prior Forcible Felonies) (720 ILCS 5/24-1.7) · Class X Felony
Reckless Discharge of a Firearm (720 ILCS 5/24-1.5) · Class 4 Felony
Defacing Firearm Serial / ID Marks (720 ILCS 5/24-5) · Class 3 Felony