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 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
- 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
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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