730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-35 – Class 2 Felonies; Sentence
This law explains the possible punishments for someone convicted of a Class 2 felony in Illinois.
A Class 2 felony in Illinois usually leads to 3 to 7 years in prison, though time may be longer or different depending on the situation. The law also explains other sentencing options like probation, fines, and supervised release after prison.
(a) Term: The prison sentence must be between 3 and 7 years. If it’s an extended term, it must be between 7 and 14 years.
(b) Periodic Imprisonment: The jail time can be set up so the person serves short periods over time, lasting a total of 18 to 30 months.
(c) Impact Incarceration: Some people may be allowed to join a special boot-camp-style prison program instead of standard prison time.
(d) Probation; Conditional Discharge: Probation or conditional release can last up to 4 years. The court sets the rules the person must follow during that time.
(e) Fine: The court can order the person to pay a fine, following the limits given in related laws.
(f) Restitution: The person may have to pay money to make up for losses or damage caused by the crime.
(g) Concurrent or Consecutive Sentence: The prison term can be served at the same time as, or after, another sentence–depending on what the judge decides.
(h) Drug Court: People with drug-related crimes may be able to take part in a drug treatment court program if they qualify.
(i) Credit for Home Detention: If the person spent time in home detention before being sentenced, that time may count toward their total sentence.
(j) Sentence Credit: The person can earn credit for good behavior or following jail rules, which can shorten their time in custody.
(k) Electronic Monitoring and Home Detention: Some offenders may be allowed to serve part of their sentence on home detention or under electronic monitoring.
(l) Parole; Mandatory Supervised Release: After leaving prison, the person must spend 2 years under supervision by the state.
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