Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

Re: shoplifting punishments in IL

the maximum penalty for a Class A is one year in jail and a $2500 fine. the usual sentence for a first offense is much less. Call me if you want to discuss.

Re: shoplifting punishments in IL

The penalty for shoplifting/ retail theft is up to 364 days in Cook County Jail, and up to $2,500.00, in fines, plus costs. There is a chance for you to walk away with no record. Please contact me immediately.

Re: shoplifting punishments in IL

This is a misdemeanor and has a possible penalty of up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $2500.

For information on the potential outcome in in court, please see the following:

http://peacesecurity.suite101.com/article.cfm/illinois_criminal_sentencing_law

and

http://peacesecurity.suite101.com/article.cfm/illinois_misdemeanor_law