What is the classification and statutory penalty for 720 ILCS 570/401.5 in Illinois?

720 ILCS 570/401.5 (Chemical break down of illicit controlled substances) is classified as a Class X Felony in Illinois. Statutory sentencing scope: 6 to 30 years IDOC (Non-probationable mandatory prison) · Fine up to $25,000.

720 ILCS 570/401.5 · Chemical break down of illicit controlled substances

Q: What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 720 ILCS 570/401.5?

Standard Administrative Protocol: No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.

720 ILCS 570/401.5

Sec. 401.5. Chemical breakdown of illicit controlled substance.

EXECUTIVE SYNOPSIS · ILLINOIS LEGAL STANDARDS Governing Authority: ILGA & Supreme Court Rules

Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Class X Felony

6 to 30 years IDOC (Non-probationable mandatory prison) · Fine up to $25,000

Court Appearance Mandate Release on Notice (No Mandate)

Personal appearance is not mandatory under Rule 551 by default. The citation may be satisfied by written appearance, pre-set administrative payment, or mail-in notice unless aggravated circumstances apply.

Pretrial Fairness Act (SAFE-T Act) Detention Eligible (725 ILCS 5/110-6.1)

Detention Eligible: The State's Attorney may petition the court for denial of pretrial release under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1 (Class X). Standard: Specific, real, and present threat to safety of any person or community.

Secretary of State License Sanction Standard Administrative Protocol

No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.

Classification Class X Felony

Court Appearance Pre-set Bond / Release on Notice

SAFE-T Act Detention Detention Eligible (Class X)

SOS Reporting Code None Assigned

Offense Description	Class	Court Mandate	SAFE-T Act	Reporting Code
Chemical break down of illicit controlled substances	Class X Felony	Release on Notice	Detainable	—

Offense Description

Class

Court Mandate

SAFE-T Act

Reporting Code

Chemical break down of illicit controlled substances

Class X Felony

Release on Notice

Detainable

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Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 401.5. Chemical breakdown of illicit controlled substance.

(a)

(a) It is unlawful for any person to manufacture a controlled substance other than methamphetamine prohibited by this Act by chemically deriving the controlled substance from one or more other controlled substances prohibited by this Act.

(a-5) It is unlawful for any person to possess any substance with the intent to use the substance to facilitate the manufacture of any controlled substance other than methamphetamine, any counterfeit substance, or any controlled substance analog other than as authorized by this Act.

(b)

(b) A violation of this Section is a Class 4 felony.

(c)

(Source: P.A. 94-556, eff. 9-11-05.)

Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (1)

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Sec. 401.5. Chemical breakdown of illicit controlled substance.

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