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720 ILCS 5/10-3.1 – Aggravated Unlawful Restraint

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Posted by Christopher Combs on March 20, 2026

720 ILCS 5/10-3.1 – Aggravated Unlawful Restraint

This law says it’s a serious crime to hold someone against their will while using a deadly weapon.

This Illinois law increases the penalties for restraining another person unlawfully if a dangerous weapon is involved. The punishment for this crime is a Class 3 felony, which is a serious offense.

(a) Someone commits aggravated unlawful restraint when they stop or hold another person without the right to do so, and they use a deadly weapon while doing it.

(b) Sentence: The punishment for aggravated unlawful restraint is a Class 3 felony, which can lead to 2-5 years prison time and other serious consequences.

View the full statute here.

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