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.
| 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 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, 720 ILCS 5/19-1
- Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, 720 ILCS 5/11-1.60
- Robbery, 720 ILCS 5/18-1(a)
- Kidnapping, 720 ILCS 5/10-1
- Arson, 720 ILCS 5/20-1
- Aggravated Domestic Battery, 720 ILCS 5/12-3.3
- Theft Over $500, 720 ILCS 5/16-1
- Delivery of Cannabis (500 to 2,000 grams), 720 ILCS 550/5 (e)
- Possession of Cannabis (2,000 to 5,000 grams), 720 ILCS 550/4(f)
- Possession of Stolen Firearm, 720 ILCS 5/24-3.8
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