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In Illinois, violent crimes cover a wide range of cases, including Murder, Involuntary Manslaughter, Shootings, Stabbings, Robberies, and any other crimes where force is applied. Although sex crimes can be included under “violent crimes,” we have separated sex crimes into their own category. You should know that violent crimes are one of the fastest ways for you to get a sentence of not only incarceration, but also an incarceration sentence on the higher end of your sentencing range. With so much at risk, you don’t want to hire the “discount lawyer” who predominately does real estate closings. Violent Crimes Defense Lawyer Clyde Guilamo is a former prosecutor with over 10 years of criminal law experience, and he can help you get to a better tomorrow.

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Here is a list of violent crime cases we handle, along with their sentencing ranges:

Illinois Violent Crime Charges

Class M Felony Violent Crime Cases

Murder is in its own class! The minimum sentencing range on 1st Degree Murder is 20 to 60 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Depending on the circumstances, the top range could be increased to 100 years or even natural life.

First Degree Murder – 720 ILCS 5/9-1
Intentional Homicide of an Unborn Child – 720 ILCS 5/9-1.2

Class X Felony Violent Crime Cases

The following offenses are all Class X felonies. Generally, class X felonies involve mandatory prison with a sentencing range of 6 to 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. However, not all cases have that sentencing range (i.e. Armed Robbery can have a minimum of 21 years if you were personally armed with a firearm). Feel free to call us if you would like to discuss your particular case.

Aggravated Arson – 720 ILCS 5/20-1.1
Aggravated Battery with a Firearm – 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05(e)(1)
Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm – 720 ILCS 5/24-1.2
Aggravated Kidnapping – 720 ILCS 5/10-2
Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking – 720 ILCS 5/18-4(a)
Armed Robbery – 720 ILCS 5/18-2
Armed Violence – 720 ILCS 5/33A-2
Attempt First Degree Murder – 720 ILCS 5/8-4(c)(1)
Drug Induced Homicide – 720 ILCS 5/9-3.3
Home Invasion – 720 ILCS 5/19-6

Class 1 Felony Violent Crime Cases

The following offenses are all Class 1 felonies. Generally, class 1 felonies are probationable. Some of the offenses on this list, however, may involve mandatory prison with a sentencing range of 4 to 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. There are other circumstances that could also affect the sentence you receive on Class 1 felonies, like if you were on felony probation or if this was your second class 1 offense. Second Degree Murder has a sentencing range of 4 to 20 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm – 720 ILCS 5/24-1.2
Aggravated Robbery – 720 ILCS 5/18-1(b)
Drug Induced Infliction of Great Bodily Harm – 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05(g)(1)
Residential Arson – 720 ILCS 5/20-1(b)
Robbery In School or of the Elderly (60+) – 720 ILCS 5/18-1
Second Degree Murder – 720 ILCS 5/9-2
Voluntary Manslaughter of an Unborn Child – 720 ILCS 5/9-2.1
Vehicular Invasion – 720 ILCS 5/18-6(a)
Vehicular Hijacking – 720 ILCS 5/18-3(a)

Class 2 Felony Violent Crime Cases

The following offenses are all Class 2 felonies. Generally, class 2 felonies are probationable. Some of the offenses on this list, however, could involve mandatory prison with a sentencing range of 3 to 7 years or 3 to 14 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Your sentencing range could be different based on the facts and circumstances of your case.

Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer – 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05(d)(4)
Aggravated Domestic Battery – 720 ILCS 5/12-3.3
Arson – 720 ILCS 5/20-1(a)
Disarming a Peace Officer – 720 ILCS 5/31-1a(b)
Harassment of a Witness – 720 ILCS 5/32-4a
Hate Crime (2nd Offense) – 720 ILCS 5/12-7.1
Involuntary Manslaughter – 720 ILCS 5/9-3
Kidnapping – 720 ILCS 5/10-1
Reckless Homicide – 720 ILCS 5/9-3
Robbery – 720 ILCS 5/18-1(a)

Class 3 Felony Violent Crime Cases

The following offenses are all Class 3 felonies. Generally, class 3 felonies are probationable. If sentenced to the Department of Corrections, the sentencing range of 2 to 5 years. Your sentencing range could be different based on the facts and circumstances of your case.

Aggravated Battery – 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05
Aggravated Stalking – 720 ILCS 5/12-7.4
Aggravated Unlawful Restraint – 720 ILCS 5/10-3.1
Involuntary Manslaughter – 720 ILCS 5/9-3
Involuntary manslaughter or reckless homicide of an unborn child – 720 ILCS 5/9-3.2
Intimidation – 720 ILCS 5/12-6
Reckless Homicide – 720 ILCS 5/9-3
Theft from Person – 720 ILCS 5/16-1(b)(4)

Class 4 Felony Violent Crime Cases

The following offenses are all Class 4 felonies. Class 4 felonies are probationable. If sentenced to the Department of Corrections, the sentencing range of 1 to 3 years. Your sentencing range could be 1 to 6 years based on the facts and circumstances of your case.

Aggravated Assault (vehicle) – 720 ILCS 5/12-2(c)(7)
Domestic Battery (2nd Offense) – 720 ILCS 5/12-3.2 (b)
Hate Crime – 720 ILCS 5/12-7.1
Stalking – 720 ILCS 5/12-7.3
Unlawful Restraint – 720 ILCS 5/10-3

Class A Misdemeanor Violent Crime Cases

The following offenses are all Class A Misdemeanors. Class A Misdemeanors are supervision and probation eligible. However, you could be sentenced up to 364 in the county jail.

Domestic Battery – 720 ILCS 5/12-3.2
Aggravated Assault – 720 ILCS 5/12-2
Battery – 720 ILCS 5/12-3

Class C Misdemeanor Violent Crime Cases

The following is a Class C Misdemeanor. Class C Misdemeanors are supervision and probation eligible. However, you could be sentenced up to 1 month in the county jail or community service.

Assault – 720 ILCS 5/12-1

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