Attorney's Note

Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 3 felonybetween 2 and 5 yearsup to $25,000
Class A misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $2,500
Class B misdemeanorup to 6 monthsup to $1,500
Class C misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $1,500
For details, see § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-40, § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-55, § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-60 and § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-65
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 725 ILCS 5/102-7.2

  • Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. Source: U.S. Courts
     “Category B offense” means a business offense, petty offense, Class C misdemeanor, Class B misdemeanor, Class A misdemeanor, Class 3 felony, or Class 4 felony, which is not specified in Category A.
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