Illinois Chapter 730 ILCS 5/5 – Sentencing
Chapter 730 ILCS 5/5 of the Illinois Revised Statutes: Unified Code of Corrections outlines the different sentences that Illinois courts can give out for people convicted of a crime. It covers both felonies and misdemeanors, as well as alternative sentencing procedures like probation.
What Chapter 5/5 Covers
- Prison sentences for felony and misdemeanor convictions
- Rules for people who are given probation after a conviction
- Special circumstances that can apply for certain convictions
- How fines can be applied to offenders
To learn more about sentencing in Illinois, use the links below to review explanations of the statutes in plain English.
Chapter 5/5 Statutes Explained
- 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-20 – First Degree Murder; Sentence
- 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-25 – Class X Felonies; Sentence
- 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-30 – Class 1 Felonies; Sentence
- 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-35 – Class 2 Felonies; Sentence
- 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-40 – Class 3 Felonies; Sentence
- 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-45 – Class 4 Felonies; Sentence
- 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-55 – Class A Misdemeanors; Sentence
- 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-60 – Class B Misdemeanors; Sentence
- 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-65 – Class C Misdemeanors; Sentence
- 730 ILCS 5/5-6-1 – Conditions of Probation and Conditional Discharge
- 730 ILCS 5/5-8-1 – Sentence of Imprisonment for Felony
- 730 ILCS 5/5-8A-3 – Electronic Monitoring and Home Detention
- 730 ILCS 5/5-9-1 – Authorized Fines
Charged With a Crime in Illinois?
From the initial arrest all the way until sentencing (if your case reaches that), having the right attorney can help you maximize your chances for a positive outcome. At Combs Waterkotte, we’re here to help. We will treat you like a person, not a case number, and we will fight for you from the day you call us until you get the justice you deserve.
Contact us online or call (314) 900-HELP to talk with a Southern Illinois criminal defense lawyer.
