Illinois Compiled Statutes 815 ILCS 602/5-115 – Criminal penalties
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(a) Any person who willfully violates Sections 5-25, 5-50, 5-95, 5-105, 5-110, subsection (a) of Section 5-35, subsection (a) of Section 5-40, or subsection (d) of Section 5-60 of this Law or who willfully violates any order of which the person has notice, or who violates Section 5-100 of this Law knowing that the statement made was false or misleading in any material respect is guilty of a Class 3 felony for each offense. Each of the acts specified shall constitute a separate offense and a prosecution or conviction for any one of such offenses shall not bar prosecution or conviction for any other offense.
(b) No prosecution for any crime under this Law may be commenced more than 5 years after the alleged violation.
For details, see § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-40
(c) Nothing in this Law limits the power of the State to punish any person for any conduct which constitutes a crime under any other statute.
(d) The Secretary of State may refer such evidence as may be available concerning violations of this Law or any rule, regulation, or order under this Law to the Attorney General or appropriate State’s attorney, who may, with or without such a reference, institute the appropriate criminal proceedings under this Law.
(b) No prosecution for any crime under this Law may be commenced more than 5 years after the alleged violation.
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 |
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 815 ILCS 602/5-115
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(c) Nothing in this Law limits the power of the State to punish any person for any conduct which constitutes a crime under any other statute.
(d) The Secretary of State may refer such evidence as may be available concerning violations of this Law or any rule, regulation, or order under this Law to the Attorney General or appropriate State’s attorney, who may, with or without such a reference, institute the appropriate criminal proceedings under this Law.