A Class A Misdemeanor is the most serious misdemeanor crime in the State of Illinois with a maximum punishment of up to 364 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,500.
CLASS 3 FELONY (EXAMPLE: THEFT OVER $500): Between 2-5 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Between 5-10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections if you are extended term eligible (previous Class 3 or greater within past 10 years) Probation or conditional discharge up to 48 months. Fines up to ...
Anyone 17 years old or under is a child according to Illinois law, but not every child charged with a crime goes to juvenile court. In very serious crimes, youths over 15 can be tried in adult criminal court.
A class A felony and a level 1 felony are considered the highest class – or worst felony – and carry the most severe punishments. Criminal codes at both the state and the federal levels categorize felony crimes by seriousness, with the first class or level being the most severe.Dec 15, 2018
Illinois law allows people convicted of most felonies to serve just half of their sentence. They call it good conduct credit, meaning for every day a prisoner doesn't get in trouble, they get a day taken off their sentence. The crimes Floyd Brown was convicted of allowed him to serve just half of his time.Mar 8, 2019
Some common Class 4 felonies include aggravated assault, stalking, drug possession of a controlled substance, aggravated DUI, driving on a revoked driver's license, and theft, depending on the amount that was stolen and the circumstances involved.
The age of criminal responsibility is 16, though children aged 12 and over can be considered to have committed crimes. Children under 12 are considered incapable of breaking the law, and are treated as victims, not offenders, if they do something that would be considered a crime for someone older.Nov 4, 2019
Minors age 17 or younger who are charged with a misdemeanor will likely remain in the juvenile system. When a minor is accused of committing a serious felony offense, they may be tried in adult court unless they are 16 years old or younger.Apr 8, 2021