An Illinois Class 1 Felony is a serious charge. See the chart below to see where it falls within the Illinois felony classification system.
| Class | Sentencing Range | Extended Term (if eligible) |
|---|---|---|
| Class M | 20-60 years | 60-100 years |
| Class X | 6-30 years | 30-60 years |
| Class 1 | 4-15 years | 15-30 years |
| Class 2 | 3-7 years | 7-14 years |
| Class 3 | 2-5 years | 5-10 years |
| Class 4 | 1-3 years | 3-6 years |
What You Need To Know About A Class 1 Felony In Illinois
A Class 1 Felony is punishable with a minimum term of imprisonment of 4 years up to a maximum of 15 years. See 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-30.
Some Class 1 Felonies are non probationable. See 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3(c)(2)(F). If a defendant has a previous Class 1 Felony conviction within the last 10 years they are not eligible for probation.
Extended Term Eligible?
Any Class 1 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 15 years up to a maximum of 30 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).
The Illinois Super Class 1 Felony
Super Class 1 Felony
There are some special Class 1 Felony charges that have their own “suped-up” minimum and maximum penalties.
Below you’ll find a list of Super Class 1 Felonies in Illinois with their corresponding sentencing range:
| Unlawful Sale of Firearms Near School Second Conviction (5-15) | 720 ILCS 5/24-3(C)(4) |
| Possession of Explosives (4-30) | 720 ILCS 5/20-2(b) |
| Possession of Deadly Substance (4-30) | 720 ILCS 5/29D-15.2(b) |
| Possession 100 g or More But Less Than 400 g of Cocaine (6-30) | 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(2)(B) |
| Possession 400 g or More But Less Than 900 g of Cocaine (8-40) | 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(2)(C) |
| Possession 900 g or More of Cocaine (10-50) | 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(2)(D) |
| Cannabis Trafficking (4-30) | 720 ILCS 550/5.1 |
10 Examples Of Common Charges That Are A Class 1 Felony
- Second Degree Murder, 720 ILCS 5/9-2.
- Criminal Sexual Assault, 720 ILCS 5/11-1.20.
- Possession of a Controlled Substance (15 ILCS 100 grams), 720 ILCS 570/402
- Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, 720 ILCS 5/24-1.2.
- Residential Burglary, 720 ILCS 5/19-3.
- Possession Of More Than 5,000 grams of Cannabis. 720 ILCS 550/4(g)
- Delivery of 2,000 to 5,000 grams of Cannabis. 720 ILCS 550/5(f)
- Aggravated Robbery, 720 ILCS 5/18-5/18-1(b)
- Vehicular Hijacking, 720 ILCS 5/18-3
- Possession of Child Pornography (Photo), 720 ILCS 5/11-20.1
Samuel Partida, Jr. is now prosecuting criminal law cases in an Illinois county near you. He is, therefore, unavailable to answer questions on this site. Always remember, there is no substitute for steady, persistent attention to the cases.
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