Illinois Compiled Statutes 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-10 – OFFENSE CLASSIFICATIONS
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(a) FELONY CLASSIFICATIONS. Felonies are classified, for the purpose of sentencing, as follows:
(1) First degree murder (as a separate class of
(1) First degree murder (as a separate class of
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felony).
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(2) Class X felonies.
For details, see § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-20
(3) Class 1 felonies.
(4) Class 2 felonies.
(5) Class 3 felonies.
(6) Class 4 felonies.
(b) MISDEMEANOR CLASSIFICATIONS. Misdemeanors are classified, for the purpose of sentencing, as follows:
(1) Class A misdemeanors.
(2) Class B misdemeanors.
(3) Class C misdemeanors.
(c) PETTY AND BUSINESS OFFENSES. Petty offenses and business offenses are not classified.
Attorney's Note
Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| First-degree murder | 20 years to life | up to $25,000 |
(3) Class 1 felonies.
(4) Class 2 felonies.
(5) Class 3 felonies.
(6) Class 4 felonies.
(b) MISDEMEANOR CLASSIFICATIONS. Misdemeanors are classified, for the purpose of sentencing, as follows:
(1) Class A misdemeanors.
(2) Class B misdemeanors.
(3) Class C misdemeanors.
(c) PETTY AND BUSINESS OFFENSES. Petty offenses and business offenses are not classified.