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Class 3 Felony Illinois Low Level Offense

By Samuel Partida, Jr.

In Illinois a Class 3 Felony is considered a low level felony charge. See the chart below to see where it falls within the Illinois felony classification system.

ClassSentencing RangeExtended Term
(if eligible)
Class M20-60 years60-100 years
Class X6-30 years30-60 years
Class 14-15 years15-30 years
Class 23-7 years7-14 years
Class 32-5 years5-10 years
Class 41-3 years3-6 years

What You Need To Know About A Class 3 Felony Offense In Illinois

A Class 3 Felony is punishable with a minimum term of imprisonment of 2 years up to a maximum of 5 years. See 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-40.

These offenses are generally probationable.

Extended Term Eligible?

However, a Class 3 Felony charge is potentially eligible for an extended term. If an extended term applies then an individual can be sentenced to a minimum term of imprisonment of 5 years up to a maximum of 10 years.

See the General Illinois Sentencing Index To learn more about extended terms. See also 730 ILCS 5/5-8-2(a), 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-5, 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(b).

Super Class 3 Felony

In Illinois there are 2 offenses that have “suped-up” minimu and maximum penalties. Lawyers call these super felonies. Below you’ll find the Illinois Super Class 3 Felonies:

Intimidation (2-10) 720 ILCS 5/12-6(b)
UUW Felon (2-10) 720 ILCS 5/24-1.1(e)

10 Examples Of Common Charges That Are A Class 3 Felony

  1. Involuntary Manslaughter / Reckless Homicide, 720 ILCS 5/9-3
  2. Forgery, 720 ILCS 5/17-3
  3. Aggravated Battery, 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05
  4. Concealment of Homicidal Death, 720 ILCS 5/9-3.4
  5. Perjury, 720 ILCS 5/32-2
  6. Aggravated Stalking, 720 ILCS 5/12-7.4
  7. Aggravated Unlawful Restraint, 720 ILCS 5/10-3.1
  8. Possession of Less Than 5 Grams of Meth, 720 ILCS 646/60(1)
  9. Theft Under $500, 720 ILCS /16-1
  10. Possession of Cannabis (500 to 2,000 grams), 720 ILCS 550/4(e)

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Class 2 Felony Illinois Mid Level Offense

By Samuel Partida, Jr.

A Class 2 Felony in Illinois is considered a “mid level” felony. There are more serious charges, and also some less serious classifications.

A person could find themselves vulnerable to a lot of years or it could be treated like a lower class crime. See the chart below to see where an Illinois Class 2 Felony falls within the classification system.

ClassSentencing RangeExtended Term
(if eligible)
Class M20-60 years60-100 years
Class X6-30 years30-60 years
Class 14-15 years15-30 years
Class 23-7 years7-14 years
Class 32-5 years5-10 years
Class 41-3 years3-6 years

What Is A Class 2 Felony In Illinois?

A Class 2 Felony is punishable with a minimum term of imprisonment of 3 years up to a maximum of 7 years. See 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-35.

Class 2 Felonies are generally probationable. However, any individual with a criminal history is vulnerable to special sentencing conditions. For instance the Illinois “Mandatory X Law” will treat some Class 2’s like a Class X elevating the sentencing range and making it non probationalbe.

See the General Illinois Sentencing Index to learn more about other applicable enhancements.

Extended Term Eligible?

Any Class 2 Felony charge is potentially eligible for an extended term. If an extended term applies then an individual can be sentenced to a minimum term of imprisonment of 7 years up to a maximum of 14 years.

See also 730 ILCS 5/5-8-2(a), 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-5, 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(b).

What Is A Super Class 2 Felony?

There are some special Class 2 Felony charges that have their own “suped-up” minimum and maximum penalties.

Below you’ll find a list of Super Class 2 Felonies in Illinois with their corresponding sentencing range:

Reckless Homicide School Zone (3-14) 720 ILCS 5/9-3(e-2)
Reckless Homicide School Zone 2+ Victims (6-28) 720 ILCS 5/9-3(e-3)
Reckless Homicide Construction Zone (3-14) 720 ILCS 5/9-3(e-7), (e-12), (e-14)
Reckless Homicide Construction Zone 2+ (6-28) 720 ILCS 5/9-3(e-8), (e-12), (e-14)
Involuntary Manslaughter of Family Member (3-14) 720 ILCS 5/9-3(f)
Aggravated DUI Death (3-14) 625 ILCS 5/11-501(d)(2)(G)
Aggravated DUI 2+ Deaths (6-28) 625 ILCS 5/11-501(d)(2)(G)
UUW Felon Second Conviction (3-14) 720 ILCS 5/24-1.1(e)
UUW Felon Forcible Felony, Gun Felony or Class 2 + (3-14) 720 ILCS 5/24-1.1(e)
UUW Felon on Parole (3-14) 720 ILCS 5/24-1.1(e)
Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Gang Member (3-10) 720 ILCS 5/24-1.8(b)
Drug Trafficking (6-14) 720 ILCS 570/401.1(b)(c)

10 Examples of Common Charges That Are A Class 2 Felony

  • Burglary
  • Strong Arm Robbery
  • Cannabis Delivery
Class 2 Felony Examples
  1. Burglary, 720 ILCS 5/19-1
  2. Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, 720 ILCS 5/11-1.60
  3. Robbery, 720 ILCS 5/18-1(a)
  4. Kidnapping, 720 ILCS 5/10-1
  5. Arson, 720 ILCS 5/20-1
  6. Aggravated Domestic Battery, 720 ILCS 5/12-3.3
  7. Theft Over $500, 720 ILCS 5/16-1
  8. Delivery of Cannabis (500 to 2,000 grams), 720 ILCS 550/5 (e)
  9. Possession of Cannabis (2,000 to 5,000 grams), 720 ILCS 550/4(f)
  10. Possession of Stolen Firearm, 720 ILCS 5/24-3.8

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