In Illinois the lowest level felony offense is a Class 4 Felony. 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 year | 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 |
A Class 4 Felony is punishable with a minimum term of imprisonment of 1 year up to a maximum of 3 years. See 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-45.
These offenses are generally probationable.
Extended Term Eligible?
However, a Class 4 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 3 years up to a maximum of 6 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 4 Felony
There is one offense that is technically a Class 4 offense because it has a minimum term of imprisonment of 1 year.
This offense has special maximums built in so we call it a Super Class 4 Felony offense.
See 625 ILCS 5/11-501(d)(2)(F) describing Aggravated DUI With Great Bodily Harm with a sentencing range of (1-12 years).
Class 4 Felony | 10 Examples Of Common Charges
- Mob Action, 720 ILCS 5/25-1
- Obstructing Justice, 720 ILCS 5/31-4
- Reckless Discharge of a Firearm, 720 ILCS 5/24-1.
- Possession of A Controlled Substance (Less Than 15 Grams) 720 ILCS 570/402(c).
- Eavesdropping (Unauthorized Recording), 720 ILCS 5/14-2(a)
- Stalking, 720 ILCS 5/12-7.3
- Patronizing a Prostitute, 720 ILCS 5/11-18
- Criminal Sexual Abuse, 720 ILCS 5/11-1.50 (1) (2)
- Possession of Cannabis (100 to 500 grams), 720 ILCS 550/4(d)
- False Police Report, 720 ILCS 5/26-1(a)(2)