Illinois · Criminal Code of 2012 (720 ILCS 5)

720 ILCS 5 § 21.2-4: Sentence

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Violation of this Article is a Class C misdemeanor for first offense, Class B misdemeanor for repeat offenses. If accompanied by threat of injury or property damage, it becomes a Class 3 felony with 2–10 year imprisonment.

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