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Illinois Misdemeanor Law
In Illinois, misdemeanors come in three classes and are punishable by up to a year
in jail.
Class A misdemeanors
Sentences can include up to 364 days in jail for the following charges:
Aggravated Assault – 720 ILCS 5/12-2
Battery – 720 ILCS 5/12-3
Domestic Battery – 720 ILCS 5/12-3.2
Criminal Damage To Property – 720 ILCS 5/21-1
Criminal Defacement to Property – 720 ILCS 5/21-1.3
Criminal Sexual Abuse – 720 ILCS 5/12-15
Criminal Trespass to Residence – 720 ILCS 5/19-4
Criminal Trespass to Vehicles – 720 ILCS 5/21-2
Deceptive Practices – 720 ILCS 5/17-1
Endangering the Life or Health of a Child – 720 ILCS 5/12-21.6
Interfering With the Reporting of Domestic Violence – 720 ILCS 5/12-6.3
Obscenity – 720 ILCS 5/11-20
Patronizing a Prostitute – 720 ILCS 5/11-18
Possession of Cannabis (more than 10 grams but not more than 30 grams) – 720 ILCS 550/4
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 720 ILCS 600/3
Possession of Hypodermic Needles – 720 ILCS 635/4
Prostitution – 720 ILCS 5/11-14
Public Indecency – 720 ILCS 5/11-9
Reckless Conduct – 720 ILCS 5/12-5
Resisting or Obstructing a Police Officer – 720 ILCS 5/31-1
Retail Theft – 720 ILCS 5/16A-3
Solicitation for a Prostitute – 720 ILCS 5/11-15
Theft – 720 ILCS 5/16-1, 720 ILCS 5/16-3
Violation of an Order of Protection – 720 ILCS 5/12-30
Class B misdemeanors
Sentences can include up to 180 days in jail for the following charges:
Criminal Trespass to Property – 720 ILCS 5/21-3
Harassment by Telephone – 720 ILCS 135-1-1
Possession of Cannabis (more than 2.5 grams but not more than 10 grams) – 720 ILCS 550/4
Class C misdemeanors
Sentences can include up to 30 days in jail for the following charges:
Assault – 720 ILCS 5/12-1
Disorderly Conduct – 720 ILCS 5/26-1
Possession of Cannabis (mot more than 2.5 grams) – 720 ILCS 550/4
I represent individuals who have been arrested and charged with
midemeanors in the following counties: Cook,
DuPage, Lake and
Will. For a free review of your case,
please fill out the form on the right or call 312-909-0706.
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and DUI/DWI law.
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