(a) FELONY. The particular classification of each felony is specified in the law defining the felony. Any unclassified offense that is declared by law to be a felony or that provides a sentence to a term of imprisonment for one year or more is a Class 4 felony.
     (b) MISDEMEANOR. The particular classification of each misdemeanor is specified in the law or ordinance defining the misdemeanor.

Attorney's Note

Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
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 5/5-4.5-55, § 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 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-85

  • Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. Source: U.S. Courts

         (1) Any offense not so classified that provides a
    
sentence to a term of imprisonment of less than one year but in excess of 6 months is a Class A misdemeanor.
        (2) Any offense not so classified that provides a
    
sentence to a term of imprisonment of 6 months or less but in excess of 30 days is a Class B misdemeanor.
        (3) Any offense not so classified that provides a
    
sentence to a term of imprisonment of 30 days or less is a Class C misdemeanor.
    (c) PETTY OR BUSINESS OFFENSE. Any unclassified offense that does not provide for a sentence of imprisonment is a petty offense or a business offense.