Illinois Compiled Statutes 815 ILCS 515/4 – (a) Violation of paragraphs (1) or (2) of subsection (a) of Section 3 …
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(a) Violation of paragraphs (1) or (2) of subsection (a) of Section 3 of this Act shall be a Class 4 felony when the amount of the contract or agreement is more than $1,000, a Class A misdemeanor when the amount of the contract or agreement is $1,000 or less, and a Class 4 felony for the second or subsequent offense when the amount of the contract or agreement is $1,000 or less. If 2 or more contracts or agreements for home repair exceed an aggregate amount of $1,000 or more and such contracts or agreements are entered into with the same victim by one or more of the defendants as part of or in furtherance of a common fraudulent scheme, design or intention, the violation shall be a Class 4 felony.
(b) Violation of paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Section 3 of this Act shall be a Class 3 felony when the amount of the contract or agreement is more than $10,000 and a Class 4 felony when the amount of the contract or agreement is $10,000 or less.
For details, see § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-40 and § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-55
(c) Violation of paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Section 3 of this Act shall be a Class 4 felony when the amount of the contract or agreement is more than $1,000, a Class A misdemeanor when the amount of the contract or agreement is $1,000 or less, and a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent offense when the amount of the contract or agreement is $1,000 or less. If 2 or more contracts or agreements for home repair exceed an aggregate amount of $1,000 or more and such contracts or agreements are entered into with the same victim by one or more of the defendants as part of or in furtherance of a common fraudulent scheme, design or intention, the violation shall be a Class 4 felony.
(d) Violation of paragraphs (1) or (2) of subsection (b) of Section 3 of this Act shall be a Class 4 felony.
(b) Violation of paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Section 3 of this Act shall be a Class 3 felony when the amount of the contract or agreement is more than $10,000 and a Class 4 felony when the amount of the contract or agreement is $10,000 or less.
Attorney's Note
Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 3 felony | between 2 and 5 years | up to $25,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 815 ILCS 515/4
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
(c) Violation of paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Section 3 of this Act shall be a Class 4 felony when the amount of the contract or agreement is more than $1,000, a Class A misdemeanor when the amount of the contract or agreement is $1,000 or less, and a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent offense when the amount of the contract or agreement is $1,000 or less. If 2 or more contracts or agreements for home repair exceed an aggregate amount of $1,000 or more and such contracts or agreements are entered into with the same victim by one or more of the defendants as part of or in furtherance of a common fraudulent scheme, design or intention, the violation shall be a Class 4 felony.
(d) Violation of paragraphs (1) or (2) of subsection (b) of Section 3 of this Act shall be a Class 4 felony.