Posted on September 04, 2015 in Criminal Law

Illinois separates all crimes into two different categories. Misdemeanors are crimes that are generally less serious than felonies. If you are convicted of a misdemeanor you will be sentenced to a maximum of one year in jail, but may get probation and not serve any time behind bars. If you are convicted of a felony you will be facing more than a year in prison, but depending on the crime, you may be sentenced to a lengthy period of probation instead of prison.

Types of Misdemeanors 

The Illinois Criminal Code has three different types, or categories of misdemeanors. Each category has its own maximum penalties. Class A misdemeanors have the harshest penalties and Class C misdemeanors have the lightest maximum penalties.

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