Illinois Criminal Law Chapter 720 ILCS 5/8 – Inchoate Offenses
Chapter 720 ILCS 5/8 of the Illinois Revised Statutes: Criminal Offenses section covers what counts as an ‘inchoate’ offense. That means crimes that weren’t completed, but that someone took steps towards completing or was otherwise involved with (like encouraging another person to commit a crime). The punishment for an inchoate offense is generally the same as the crime it was related to.
What Chapter 5/8 Covers
- Attempts to get someone else to commit a crime
- Joining a conspiracy to break the law
- Attempting to commit a crime, even when unsuccessful
You can click on the link to an individual statute below to read about what it says, the punishments for breaking it, and more details in plain English
Chapter 720 ILCS 5/8 Statutes Explained
- 720 ILCS 5/8-1 – Solicitation and Solicitation of Murder
- 720 ILCS 5/8‑1.1 – Solicitation of Murder
- 720 ILCS 5/8-1.2 – Solicitation of Murder for Hire
- 720 ILCS 5/8-2 – Conspiracy
- 720 ILCS 5/8-4 – Attempt
Up Against an Inchoate Crime Charge?
If you’ve been charged with an inchoate offense in Southern Illinois, don’t think it’s less serious just because you didn’t carry out the related crime. Combs Waterkotte’s leading Southern Illinois criminal defense lawyers have the experience needed to defend you against these charges. Contact us online or call (314) 900-HELP for a free, confidential consultation.
