Illinois criminal sentencing laws are some of the most confusing statutes on the books. It’s too bad because the consequences for defendants can be disastrous.
The Illinois Felony Classification System
As a reference here are the ranges of incarceration for Illinois felony offenses. See 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5 et seq.
| 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 |
Maximum Terms of Probation In Illinois Criminal Cases
As a reference here are the ranges of maximum terms of probation for Illinois offenses. See 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5 et seq.
| Class 1 | 4 years |
| Class 2 | 4 years |
| Class 3 | 30 months |
| Class 4 | 30 months |
| Class A | 24 months |
| Class B | 24 months |
| Class C | 24 months |
| Petty | 6 months |
This Is A Guide And Checklist
Below you’ll find a checklist that will quickly give you an idea of the type of sentencing factors you have to watch out for. To see if any of these Illinois sentencing statutes apply to your charges just run through the list below from top to bottom ruling in or ruling out each factor.
Do this with each and every charge, and you’ll have a rough idea of what significant sentencing laws might apply to your situation. Please see the general disclaimer associated with this site.
Download This Illinois Sentencing Index
To download a clickable PDF of the Illinois Sentencing Index click here.
Begin By Asking If Your Charge is Probationable?
Some charges in Illinois are non-probationable. That means prison is mandatory upon conviction. It doesn’t matter what a defendant’s criminal history may be. Probation is not permitted. Below you’ll find the list of non-probationable offenses as outlined in the Illinois Code of Corrections.
List of Illinois Non-Probationable Offenses
Are You Charged With A Super Felony?
The code doesn’t actually use the term “super felony.” It’s just a name used by lawyers when describing this special type of felony offense. They are special because these offenses have built in higher minimum and maximum periods of incarceration. Technically, law makers didn’t create a new classification of offense. They just “supped up” certain offenses.
If you or a client has been charged with a super felony you’ll want to know about that before you make any important decisions on the case.
Illinois Super Class X Felonies
The crimes noted below are considered “supped up” class X offenses. Below the class X’s you’ll find the corresponding supper felonies for the other class of felonies.
| Predatory CSA (6-60) | 720 ILCS 5/11-1.40(b) |
| Predatory With Great Bodily Harm (50-Life) | 720 ILCS 5/11-1.40(b) |
| Predatory With Drugged Victim (50-60) | 720 ILCS 5/11-1.40(b) |
| Criminal Sexual Assault (Use of Force or Not Understand) & Prior CSA (30-60) | 720 ILCS 5/11-1.20(b)(1)(A) |
| Terrorism Without Death (20-Life) | 720 ILCS 5/29D-14.9(b) |
| Hindering Prosecution of Terrorism (20-Life) | 720 ILCS 5/29D-35(b) |
| Support of Terrorism (9-40) | 720 ILCS 5/29D-29.9(b) |
| Solicitation of Murder (15-30) | 720 ILCS 5/8-1(c) |
| Solicitation of Murder Victim Under 17 (20-60) | 720 ILCS 5/8-1(c) |
| Solicitation of Murder for Hire (20-40) | 720 ILCS 5/8-1.2(b) |
| Solicitation of Murder for Hire Victim Under 17 (25-60) | 720 ILCS 5/8-1.2(b) |
| Attempt 1st° Murder of Cop, Jail Guard, EMT (20-80) | 720 ILCS 5/8-4(c)(1)(A) |
| Drug Induced Homicide (15-30) | 720 ILCS 5/9-3.3(c) |
| Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking Dangerous Weapon (7-30) | 720 ILCS 5/18-4(b) |
| Aggravated Battery Great Bodily Harm Caustic Substance (6-45) | 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05(h) |
| Aggravated Battery Gun With Silencer (12-45) | 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05(h) |
| Aggravated Battery Machine Gun (12-45) | 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05(h) |
| Aggravated Battery With Firearm to Cop, EMT, or Teacher (15-60) | 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05(h) |
| Aggravated Battery to Cop, EMT or Teacher With Machine Gun or Gun With Silencer (20-60) | 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05(h) |
| Aggravated Discharge of Firearm Cop, EMT, EMW, or Teacher (10-45) | 720 ILCS 5/24-1.2(b) |
| Aggravated Discharge Gun With Silencer or Machine Gun at Cop, EMT or EMW (12-50) | 720 ILCS 5/24-1.2-5(b) |
| Unlawful Sale of 11 to 20 Guns Concealable Gun to Minor Within 3 Yrs (6-40) | 720 ILCS 5/24-3(C)(10) |
| Unlawful Sale of 21 to 30 Guns Concealable Gun to Minor Within 4 Yrs (6-50) | 720 ILCS 5/24-3(C)(10) |
| Unlawful Sale of 31 or more Guns Concealable Gun to Minor Within 5 Yrs (6-60) | 720 ILCS 5/24-3(C)(10) |
| Gunrunning 11 to 20 Guns (8-40) | 720 ILCS 5/24-3A(b)(2) |
| Gunrunning more than 20 Guns (10-50) | 720 ILCS 5/24-3A(b)(3) |
| Unlawful Purchase of 6 Guns or More Within 2 Yrs (9-40) | 720 ILCS 5/24-3.5(e)(1)(C) |
| Aggravated Possession of 11 to 20 Stolen Guns Within 3 Yrs (6-40) | 720 ILCS 5/24-3.9(c)(3) |
| Aggravated Possession of 21 to 30 Stolen Guns Within 4 Yrs (6-50) | 720 ILCS 5/24-3.9(c)(4) |
| Aggravated Possession of 30 or more Guns Within 5 Yrs (6-60) | 720 ILCS 5/24-3.9(c)(5) |
| UUW Felon in Prison (12-50) | 720 ILCS 5/24-1.1(e) |
| UUW Felon With Body Armour (10-40) | 720 ILCS 5/24-1.1(e) |
| Armed Violence Category I (concealable gun) Weapon (15-30) | 720 ILCS 5/33A-3(a) |
| Armed Violence Category II (rifle) (10-30) | 720 ILCS 5/33A-3(a-5) |
| Armed Violence Personally Discharging Gun (20-30) | 720 ILCS 5/33A-3(b-5) |
| Armed Violence Personally Discharging Gun Great Bodily Harm (25-40) | 720 ILCS 5/33A-3(b-5) |
| Armed Violence By 3 Time Serious Felon (25-50) | 720 ILCS 5/33A-3(c) |
| Delivery 100 g or More But Less Than 400 g of cocaine (9-40) | 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(2)(B) |
| Delivery 400 g or More But Less Than 900 g of cocaine (12-50) | 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(2)(C) |
| Delivery 900 g or More of cocaine (15-60) | 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(1)(D) |
| RICO (7-30) | 720 ILCS 5/33G-5(a) |
Illinois Super Class 1 Felonies
| 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 |
Illinois Super Class 2 Felonies
| 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) |
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) |
Illinois Super Class 4 Felony
| Aggravated DUI Great Bodily Harm (1-12) | 625 ILCS 5/11-501(d)(2)(F) |
Are You Extended Term Eligible?
Extend term eligibility is a separate and distinct sentence enhancement allowed by the Illinois Code of Corrections. These sections act independently of the other provisions listed on this page. This is why you have to systematically rule in or rule out each section in this sentencing guide.
Like I said, it’s a big mess. If the crime your analyzing fits one of these categories you may be extended term eligible. But here are the extended term sections:
| Extended sentences in general | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-2(a), 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-5, 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(b) |
| Notice requirement | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-2(a), 725 ILCS 5/111-3(c), (c-5) |
| Admonishment to Defendant | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-2(b) |
| Prior conviction same or higher class within 10 years | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(b)(1) |
| Prior adjudication of Class X or Class 1 within 10 years | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(b)(7) |
| Exceptionally brutal or heinous behavior indicative of wanton cruelty | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(b)(2) |
| Victim under 12 | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(b)(3)(i) |
| Victim 60 or older | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(b)(3)(ii) |
| Victim physically handicapped | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(b)(3)(iii) |
| Recording an offense | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(b)(9) |
| Uses firearm with laser sight | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(b)(6) |
| Gang leader or any Felony in Furtherance of Gang Activity | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(b)(5), 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(b)(8) |
| Any felony & directing animal against police | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(b)(8) |
| Murder and prior non-probationable offense within 10 years | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(c)(1) |
| Murder of victim of prior domestic violence | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(c)(1.5) |
| 2nd° murder, Involuntary or Voluntary Manslaughter, or Reckless Homicide (2+ victims) | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(c)(2) |
| Predatory or aggravated criminal sexual assault victim under 18 (double dipping proper) | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(c)(4) |
| Sex crime victim under 18 and under alcohol influence | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(e) |
| Gang rape | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(c)(3) |
| First responder injured from drug/explosives lab | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(c)(7) |
| Disguised weapon | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(c)(6) |
| UUW gang member | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(c)(5) |
| Mob Action (including solicitation and conspiracy) with electronic communication | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(c)(8) |
| Ritualized torture of human or animal | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(b)(4)(i) |
| Ritualized theft of human corpse | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(b)(4)(ii) |
| Ritualized kidnapping | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(b)(4)(iii) |
| Ritualized desecration of property | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(b)(4)(iv) |
| Ritualized child abuse | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2(b)(4)(v) |
| 4th+ DWLR for Reckless Homicide (class 1 Felony) |
Mandatory Class X Sentencing
Mandatory X sentencing does not officially change the classification of a crime. This mandatory X section is the Illinois version of “3 strikes” laws that passed over state legislatures like a heat wave. This is the Illinois version.
Some Class 2’s and Class 1’s can be sentenced to 6-30 years if the defendant qualifies.
Generally, a Class 1 or Class 2 Felony Sentenced as a Class X under 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-95(b) if:
- Defendant is over the age of 21 years
- After having twice been convicted of a Class 2 or greater Class felony
- Separately brought and tried and
- Arise out of different series of acts
- Additionally,
(1) first felony must be committed after 1978 and
(2) the second felony was committed after conviction on the first; and
(3) the third felony was committed after conviction on the second
The Illinois Sentencing Gun Add-Ons (15-20-25 to Life)
Additional enhancements are tacked on the end of any conviction if a gun or other dangerous weapon is used in certain crimes. These are also called the “15-20-25 to life” add-on because that’s the number of years that can get added to a sentence.
| (Note: first four require interrogatories) | |
| 1st° Murder | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-1(a)(1)(d) |
| Attempt 1st° Murder | 720 ILCS 5/8-4(c)(B)-(D) |
| Aggravated Battery to a Child | 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05(h) |
| Intentional Homicide of an Unborn Child | 720 ILCS 5/9-1.2(d) |
| Home Invasion | 720 ILCS 5/19-6(c) |
| Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child (50-to-Life for causing GBH even without a gun) | 720 ILCS 5/11-1.40(b) |
| Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault (includes 10 for dangerous weapon) | 720 ILCS 5/11-1.30(d) |
| Armed Robbery | 720 ILCS 5/18-2(b) |
| Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking | 720 ILCS 5/18-4(b) |
| Aggravated Kidnapping | 720 ILCS 5/10-2(b) |
| (last 4 no good before October 2007) |
Mandatory Consecutive Sentencing
Consecutive sentencing is how some defendants can really can rack up huge sentences. We’re talking 60 to 100 years in prison because of consecutive sentences. Sometimes when an individual has been convicted of multiple counts some the sentence of each of those counts might have to be served end to end or one after the other.
The net effect is it extends the actual number of years a defendant has to serve in prison. If you are uncertain about the application of these statutory provisions you really don’t know what your facing.
Mandatory consecutive sentencing is required in Illinois for the following convictions:
| 1st° Murder, Class X, or Class 1 Felony and severe bodily injury | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-4(d)(1) |
| Armed Violence based on listed predicate offenses | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-4(d)(3), 720 ILCS 5/33A-3(d) |
| Criminal Sexual Assault, ACSA, PCSA | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-4(d)(2) |
| Use of Stolen Firearm Commission of Offense | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-4(d)(5.5) |
| Bond on Bond (Felony Pretrial) | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-4(d)(8), (9) |
| Child Porn Production | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-4(d)(2.5) |
| Child Porn Possession if Child Under 13 | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-4(d)(2.5) |
| Concealment of a Homicide | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-4(d)(2) |
| Dismembering a Human Body | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-4(d)(5) |
| Leaving Scene (Death or Personal Injury) consecutive to Agg DUI and/or Reckless Homicide | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-4(d)(4) |
| Crime in IDOC | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-4(d)(6) |
| Escape | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-4(d)(7) |
| Battery to County Jail Guard | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-4(d)(8.5) |
| Possession of Contraband in County Jail | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-4(d)(10) |
| Violation of Bail Bond | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-4(d)(11) & 720 ILCS 5/32-10(d) |
Discretionary Consecutive Sentencing
Even if you survive mandatory consecutive sentencing. You always have to be prepared for the possibility of discretionary consecutive sentencing. This just means a judge may use their discretion to apply consecutive sentences even though consecutive sentences are not mandatory. Be on the look-out for these factors:
- Protect the public 730 ILCS 5/5-8-4(c)(1)
- Serving federal or other state sentence 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-50(e), (f)
- Impersonating a P.O. During Forcible Felony 730 ILCS 5/5-8-4(c)(2)
Mandatory Life Sentences In Illinois
Illinois doesn’t have the death penalty anymore, however, some convictions can lead to a life sentence. The Illinois convictions that lead to a life sentence are listed below.
| 1st° Murder & Prior 1st° Murder | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-1(a)(1)(c)(i) |
| Terrorism With Death | 720 ILCS 5/29D-14.9(b) |
| Double Murder | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-1(a)(1)(c)(ii) |
| Murder Victim Under 12 | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-1(a)(1)(c)(ii) |
| Minor Commits Murder During CSA Victim Under 12 | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-1(a)(1)(c)(vi) |
| Murder Victim P.O., Police Volunteer, EMT, or EMW | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-1(a)(1)(c)(iii), (v), (vi) |
| Murder of IDOC Employee | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-1(a)(1)(c)(iv) |
| Predatory CSA & Prior PCSA, ACSA, or CSA | 720 ILCS 5/11-1.40(b)(2) |
| Predatory CSA Multiple Victims | 720 ILCS 5/11-1.40(b)(1.2) |
| Criminal Sexual Assault (Use of Force or Not Knowing) & Prior PCSA, ACSA, or CSA | 720 ILCS 5/11-1.2(b)(1)(B) |
| Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault & Prior PCSA, ACSA, or CSA | 720 ILCS 5/11-1.30(d)(2) |
| Habitual Criminal (Third Class X Conviction) | 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-95(a)(1) & (5) |
| Sexual Assault, Class X, or 1st° Murder & 2 Prior Class X’s, Criminal Sexual Assault, Agg Kidnapping or 1st° Murder | 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-95(a)(1) & (5) |
| Aggravated Kidnapping & Prior Agg Kidnapping | 720 ILCS 5/10-2(b) |
Illinois Discretionary Life Sentences
Just as with consecutive sentences the Illinois code allows a judge to apply a discretionary life sentence with certain crimes. These crimes are listed below.
| 1st° Murder Exceptionally Brutal | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-1(a)(1)(b) |
| 1st° Murder Medical Personnel | 720 ILCS 5/9-1(b-5) |
| Terrorism Without Death (20 to Life) | 720 ILCS 5/29D-14.9(b) |
| Hindering Prosecution of Terrorism (20 to Life) | 720 ILCS 5/29D-35(b) |
| Predatory With Great Bodily Harm (50-Life) | 720 ILCS 5/11-1.40(b) |
| Ritualized Abuse of Child (2nd Conviction) | 720 ILCS 5/12-33(c), 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3(c)(9) |
| All of the Gun Add-Ons With Great Bodily Harm | (see above) |
| RICO with Death (25 to Life Add-On) | 730 ILCS 5/33G-5(c) |
Truth In Sentencing (Available Incarceration Credit)
You can’t finish your sentencing analysis until you’ve determined what the Illinois Truth In Sentencing section says about your crime. Inmates are entitled to certain credits once they begin their incineration. The net effect is that the total time actually served in prison can end up being a fraction of the final number of years given by the court.
Truth In Sentencing is the law that limits the amount of credit an inmate can earn. To good a realistic estimate of the actual number of years an individual will serve you have to know what the code says. The code says a conviction will wither be a 50%, 75%, 85%, or a 100% crime.
See the sections listed below to see what you got.
100%
A person can receive no credit and must serve 100% of the times if convicted of these crimes.
| 1st° Murder | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(i) |
| Terrorism | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(i) |
85%
For some convictions an defendant will only be able to earn 15% credit. For these crimes the inmate must serve at least 85% of the time given by the judge. The 85% Illinois charges are listed below:
| Attempt 1st° Murder | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(ii) |
| Attempt Terrorism | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(ii) |
| Solicitation of Murder | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(ii) |
| Solicitation of Murder for Hire | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(ii) |
| Intentional Homicide of Unborn Child | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(ii) |
| Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(ii) |
| Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(ii) |
| Criminal Sexual Assault | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(ii) |
| Aggravated Kidnapping | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(ii) |
| Aggravated Battery with a Firearm | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(ii) |
| Aggravated Battery with Machine Gun | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2.4) |
| Aggravated Battery With Firearm With Silencer | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2.4) |
| Aggravated Discharge of a Machine Gun | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2.4) |
| Aggravated Discharge of Machine Gun With Silencer | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2.4) |
| Aggravated Battery Caustic Substance | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(ii) |
| Being an Armed Habitual Criminal | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(ii) |
| Aggravated Battery of a Senior Citizen | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(ii) |
| Aggravated Battery of a Child | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(ii) |
| Home Invasion With Great Bodily Harm | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(iii) |
| Armed Robbery With Great Bodily Harm | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(iii) |
| Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking With Great Bodily Harm | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(iii) |
| Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm With Great Bodily Harm | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(iii) |
| Armed Violence With Great Bodily Harm | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(iii) |
| Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(iv) |
| Luring a Minor Second Offense | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(vi) |
| Aggravated Domestic Battery | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(vii) |
| Aggravated DUI Death | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2.3) |
| Aggravated DUI Great Bodily Harm | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2.6) |
| Aggravated Arson | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2.5) |
75%
For these crimes an inmate will have to serve a minimum of 75 % of the sentence. The 75% convictions are listed below.
| Gunrunning | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(v) |
| Narcotics Racketeering | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(v) |
| Controlled Substance Trafficking | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(v) |
| Methamphetamine Trafficking | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(v) |
| Drug-Induced Homicide | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(v) |
| Aggravated Methamphetamine-Related Child Endangerment | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(v) |
| Money Laundering | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2)(v) |
| Any Class X Controlled Substance or Meth Offense Involving 100+ Grams |
50%
This is the lower limit. A person can’t earn more than 50% credit. In other words, at least half of a sentence will always have to be served. If a crime is not listed above then the default is to make it a 50% crime.
| Everything Else | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2.1) |
County Jail 50% Credit
If an individual is serving time in the county jail then day for day or 50% credit is allowed, except for certain crimes. Those crimes are listed below.
| Not Allowed if crime involved physical harm | 730 ILCS 130/3(1) |
| Not Allowed if credit dips below mandatory minimum | 730 ILCS 130/3(2) |
| Not Allowed if on county impact incarceration program | 730 ILCS 130/3(3) |
| Not Allowed if convicted of criminal sexual abuse or aggravated CSA | 730 ILCS 130/3(4) |
| Not Allowed if on periodic imprisonment | 730 ILCS 130/3(5) |
| Not Allowed for civil contempt of court | 730 ILCS 130/3(6) |
Miscellaneous Illinois Sentencing Provisions
Finally, I listed some miscellaneous Illinois Code of Corrections and other relevant sections that impact sentencing in an Illinois criminal court room.
| Sentencing Credits | 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3 |
| Under 18 Sentencing | 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-105 |
| Notice Requirement | 725 ILCS 5/111-3(c), (c-5) |
| Attempt Classifications | 720 ILCS 5/8-4(c) |
| Forcible Felony | 720 ILCS 5/2-8 |
| Pre-sentence Investigation | 730 ILCS 5/5-3-1 |
| Sentencing Hearing | 730 ILCS 5/5-4-1 |
| Mitigation | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.1 |
| Aggravation | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2 |
| Probation Preferred | 730 ILCS 5/5-6-1(a) |
| Probations Concurrent | 730 ILCS 5/5-6-2(b) |
| Conditions of Probation | 730 ILCS 5/5-6-3 |
| Max 180 days for Probation/CD | 730 ILCS 5/5-6-3(e) |
| Violation of Probation | 730 ILCS 5/5-6-4 |
| Modify Probation | 730 ILCS 5/5-6-4(f) |
| Boot Camp | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-1.1 |
| No Boot-Camp Offenses | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-1.1(b)(3) |
| Victim Impact Statement | 730 ILCS 5/5-4-1(a)(7) |
| HIV/STD Testing | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3(g) |
| DNA indexing | 730 ILCS 5/5-4-3 |
| Cannabis Deferred Probation (“410 Probation”) | 720 ILCS 550/10 |
| Controlled Substance Deferred Probation (“410 Probation”) | 720 ILCS 570/410 |
| TASC Probation | 20 ILCS 301/40-5 |
| Work Release/Periodic Imprisonment | 730 ILCS 5/5-7-1 |
| EHM | 730 ILCS 5/5-8A-1 |
| EHM Credit | 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-100(b) |
| Revoke Periodic Imprisonment | 730 ILCS 5/5-7-2 |
| Restitution | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-6, 730 ILCS 5/5-6-3(b)(8), 730 ILCS 5/5-6-2(e-5) |
| Fines | 730 ILCS 5/5-9-1, The Post On F&C |
| Fine & Cost Chart | Williams, 2013 IL App (4th) 120313 (June) & Johnson, 2015 IL App (3d) 140364 (December) |
| Undue Hardship | 730 ILCS 5/5-9-2 |
| $5 Credit | 725 ILCS 5/110-14(a) |
| Substance Abuse Assessments | 720 ILCS 570/411.2 |
| Deportation Sentence Abeyance | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3(l) |
| Imprisonment in Another | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-4(a), (e) & (f) |
| Misdemeanor Sentences | 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-10(b) & 55, 60, 65 |
| No Court Supervision | 730 ILCS 5/5-6-1(c), 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3(c)(12) |
| Misdemeanor sentence merges into IDOC sentence | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-4(b) |
| Max sentences for multiple misdemeanors | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-4(f) |
| Community Service | 730 ILCS 5/5-5-9, 10 |
| MSR Generally | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-1(d), 730 ILCS 5/3-3-8, 730 ILCS 5-4.5-5 et. seq. |
| MSR 3 to Life on Serious Sex Case | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-1(d)(4) |
| MSR 4 Years on felony db, agg db, stalking, agg stalking, felony voop | 730 ILCS 5/5-8-1(d)(6) |
| Contempt of Court 10 Yr Max | People v. Geiger, & People v. Perez-Gonzalez |
| Penn Letter | 730 ILCS 5/5-4-1(d) |
Illinois Misdemeanor Sentencing Range
In Illinois there are 3 classes or levels of criminal misdemeanors. They are:
| Class | Penalty Range | Maximum Fine |
|---|---|---|
| A | less than 1 year | not to exceed $2,500 |
| B | not more than 6 mths | not to exceed $1,500 |
| C | not more than 30 days | not to exceed $1,500 |
Case Law
- People v. Gilliam, 136 Ill.App.3d 885 (2nd Dist. 1985) (harm to victim is appropriate factor in aggravation in a robbery case where victim had bruised knee and elbow – the risk must be greater than that inherent in almost all crimes)
- People v. Watkins, 206 Ill.App.3d 228 (1st Dist. 1990) (12 years for robbery v. 3 years is upheld for robbery because the act was more violent and reprehensible when compared to other robberies)
- People v. Reyna, 289 Ill.App.3d 835 (3rd Dist. 1997) (28 years for robbery v. 3 years of probation upheld even though victim was not seriously injured)
- People v. Hauschild, 226 Ill.2d 63 (2007) (the gun add-ons needed fixing)
- People v. Thomas, 171 Ill.2d 207 (1996) (general case on double enhancements)