What is the maximum sentence for assault in Illinois?

Under 720 ILCS 5/12-1 (Class C Misdemeanor), Illinois assault carries a maximum sentence of 30 days and a maximum fine of $1,500.

Does Illinois have a mandatory minimum for assault?

Illinois does not impose a blanket mandatory minimum for simple assault. Specific charges or enhancements may carry their own minimums.

What factors enhance a assault charge in Illinois?

Enhancement factors vary, but commonly include prior convictions, proximity to a school, and quantity thresholds.

Illinois Assault Law

Illinois Assault Defense

What you're facing under 720 ILCS 5/12-1, how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Illinois (IL) law.

Offense Class

Class C Misdemeanor

Maximum Penalty

30 days

Maximum Fine

$1,500

Penalty Range in Illinois

Statute720 ILCS 5/12-1 — Assault

Minimum Penalty

Maximum Penalty30 days

Maximum Fine$1,500

Illinois-Specific Detail

Illinois assault does not require physical contact. Battery (720 ILCS 5/12-3) is the completed physical contact offense.

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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Illinois assault possession law as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. The analysis draws on methods developed by defense attorneys, applied to public data. Your attorney remains the final authority on defense direction.