lists specific Illinois drug offenses, which are based on two things: (1) the
type of illegal drug seized; and (2) the weight of illegal drug seized. This
chart identifies the specific CLASS for each offense and its corresponding
sentencing range. (Please note, there are aggravating factors that may
enhance a defendant’s possible sentence beyond the listed sentencing
range, such as; proximity to a school, church, or other protected area;
defendant’s criminal background; or factors that trigger other statutes.)
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES is this chart intended to encourage
defendants to plead guilty to a drug offense. It is simply an informational
chart that answers some questions commonly asked by people who have
been arrested for committing a drug offense. For example; what is the
maximum sentence I can receive if I am found guilty for this crime? This
chart will tell you.
This chart only provides information that includes the possible sentence a
defendant can receive if he pleads guilty or is found guilty of a drug offense.
No defendant should ever plead guilty to committing a drug offense before
speaking to his attorney. An attorney may be able to improve the defendant’
s pretrial position in a variety of ways, for instance; (1) the attorney may be
able to work out an agreement with the prosecutor that allows the
defendant to enter a diversionary program, such as drug school; (2) the
attorney may be able to work out an agreement with the prosecutor that
allows the defendant to serve a sentence that does not involve prison time,
such as supervision, conditional discharge or probation; (3) the attorney
may persuade the prosecutor to amend the charge to a reduced charge of a
lower class offense; (4) the attorney may be able to suppress the drug
evidence with a pretrial motion; (5) the attorney may be able to have the
charge dismissed with a pretrial motion; or (6) the attorney may be able to
identify a weakness in the State’s case that could be exploited at trial or
before trial. There are many other ways an attorney may be able to improve
a defendant’s drug case or even beat a drug case.
Weight Statute Class Sentence
0-15 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(c) Class 4 1-3 years
15-100 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(2)(A) Class 1 4-15 years
100-400 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(2)(B) Class 1 6-30 years
400-900 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(2)(C) Class 1 8-40 years
900+ grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(2)(D) Class 1 10-50 years
Delivery of Cocaine
Weight Statute Class Sentence
0-1 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(d)(i) Class 2 3-7 years
1-15 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(c)(2) Class 1 4-15 years
15-100 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(2)(A) Class X 6-30 years
100-400 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(2)(B) Class X 9-40 years
400-900 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(2)(C) Class X 12-50 years
900+ grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(2)(D) Class X 15-60 years
Possession of Heroin
Weight Statute Class Sentence
0-15 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(c) Class 4 1-3 years
15-100 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(1)(A) Class 1 4-15 years
100-400 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(1)(B) Class 1 6-30 years
400-900 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(1)(C) Class 1 8-40 years
900+ grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(1)(D) Class 1 10-50 years
Delivery of Heroin
Weight Statute Class Sentence
0-1 gram 720 ILCS 570/401(d)(i) Class 2 3-7 years
1-15 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(c)(1) Class 1 4-15 years
15-100 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(1)(A) Class X 6-30 years
100-400 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(1)(B) Class X 9-40 years
400-900 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(1)(C) Class X 12-50 years
900+ grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(1)(D) Class X 15-60 years
Possession of Ecstasy
Weight Statute Class Sentence
0-15 tablets 720 ILCS 570/402(c) Class 4 1-3 years
15-200 tablets 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(7.5)(A)(ii) Class 1 4-15 years
200-600 tablets 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(7.5)(B)(ii) Class 1 6-30 years
600-1,500 tablets 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(7.5)(C)(ii) Class 1 8-40 years
1,500+ tablets 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(7.5)(D)(ii) Class 1 10-50 years
Delivery of Ecstasy
Weight Statute Class Sentence
0-10 tablets 720 ILCS 570/401(d)(iii) Class 2 3-7 years
10-15 tablets 720 ILCS 570/401(c)(7.5)(ii) Class 1 4-15 years
15-200 tablets 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(A)(ii) Class X 6-30 years
200-600 tablets 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(B)(ii) Class X 9-40 years
600-1,500 tablets 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(C)(ii) Class X 12-50 years
1,500+ tablets 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(D)(ii) Class X 15-60 years
Possession of Crystal Methamphetamine
Weight Statute Class Sentence
0-15 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(c) Class 4 1-3 years
15-100 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(7.5)(A)(i) Class 1 4-15 years
100-400 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(7.5)(B)(i) Class 1 6-30 years
400-900 grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(7.5)(C)(i) Class 1 8-40 years
900+ grams 720 ILCS 570/402(a)(7.5)(D)(i) Class 1 10-50 years
Delivery of Crystal Methamphetamine
Weight Statute Class Sentence
0-10 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(d)(iii) Class 2 3-7 years
10-15 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(c)(7.5)(i) Class 1 4-15 years
15-100 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(A)(i) Class X 6-30 years
100-400 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(B)(i) Class X 9-40 years
400-900 grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(C)(i) Class X 12-50 years
900+ grams 720 ILCS 570/401(a)(7.5)(D)(i) Class X 15-60 years
Possession of Cannabis
Weight Statute Class Sentence
0-2.5 grams 720 ILCS 550/4(a) Class C 1-30 days
2.5-10 grams 720 ILCS 550/4(b) Class B 1-180 days
10-30 grams 720 ILCS 550/4(c) Class A 1-364 days
30-500 grams 720 ILCS 550/4(d) Class 4 1-3 years
500-2,000 grams 720 ILCS 550/4(e) Class 3 2-5 years
2,000-5,000 grams 720 ILCS 550/4(f) Class 2 3-7 years
5,000+ grams 720 ILCS 550/4(g) Class 1 4-15 years
Delivery of Cannabis
Weight Statute Class Sentence
0-2.5 grams 720 ILCS 550/5(a) Class B 1-180 days
2.5-10 grams 720 ILCS 550/5(b) Class A 1-364 days
10-30 grams 720 ILCS 550/5(c) Class 4 1-3 years
30-500 grams 720 ILCS 550/5(d) Class 3 2-5 years
500-2,000 grams 720 ILCS 550/5(e) Class 2 3-7 years
2,000-5,000 grams 720 ILCS 550/5(f) Class 1 4-15 years
5,000+ grams 720 ILCS 550/5(g) Class X 6-30 years
informational guideline, and is not intended to, and does not, constitute legal advice to
the reader. This chart is not intended to, nor designed to, advise the reader on any
particular course of action, nor is it intended to create an attorney-client relationship
between the reader and Michael Finn. The reader is advised to consult his attorney for
legal advice regarding his specific facts and circumstances. The information
presented here is based upon the best available information at the time of posting.
Michael Finn does not assume any liability pertaining to the accuracy of the information
presented. Readers are advised to verify information they intend to rely upon.
