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Class 3 Felony Illinois Low Level Offense

February 29, 2020 By Arthur McGibbons

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)

See Also

  • The Illinois Sentencing Index
  • Illinois Class X Felony
  • Illinois Class 1 Felony
  • Illinois Class 2 Felony
  • Illinois Class 4 Felony

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