MISDEMEANOR IN ILLINOIS

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Misdemeanor Offenses

In Illinois misdemeanor offenses can carry a possible jail sentence of one year or less. If you are charged with misdemeanor usually the police will allow you to post bond or release you on your own recognizance. You will not have to go before a judge and no bond hearing will be held. The police officer will usually write you a ticket and will tell you that you have to appear in court on a given date. When going to court for the first time, it is always a good idea to have a lawyer present to advocate on your behalf. If you have been arrested for a misdemeanor offense, live in Chicago or near by suburbs and would like to contact my law firm regarding your case, call today.

ILLINOIS MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES

• Assault - statute
  
• Battery - statute
• Disorderly Conduct - statute
  
• Domestic Battery - statute
  
• Criminal Damage To Property - statute
  
• Criminal Defacement to Property - statute
  
• Criminal Sexual Abuse - statute
  
• Criminal Trespass to Property - statute
  
• Criminal Trespass to Vehicles - statute
  
• Deceptive Practices - statute
  
• Driving Under the Influence - statute
  
• Driving with a Suspended/Revoked License - statute
  
• Endangering the Life or Health of a Child - statute
  
• Harassment by Telephone - statute
  
• Patronizing a Prostitute - statute
  
• Possession of Cannabis (not more than 30 grams) - statute
  
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - statute
  
• Possession of Hypodermic Needles - statute
  
• Prostitution - statute
  
• Public Indecency - statute
  
• Reckless Conduct - statute
  
• Resisting or Obstructing a Police Officer - statute
  
• Retail Theft - statute
  
• Solicitation for a Prostitute - statute
  
• Theft - statute
  
• Violation of an Order of Protection - statute
• Unlawful Use of a Weapon - statute

Class A Misdemeanor

• Up to 1 year in Jail; and/or
• Fine of up to $2,500
  

Class B Misdemeanor

• Up to 6 months in Jail; and/or
• Fine of up to $1,500
  

Class C Misdemeanor

• Up to 30 days in Jail; and/or
• Fine of up to $1,500.