The Prairie State is no stranger to crime. In the past three decades, there have been 1.5 million offenders charged with a felony in Illinois.
Illinois classifies felonies based on severity, ranging from a Class 4 felony (least serious) to a Class X felony (most serious).
If you have been charged with a Class 1 felony in Illinois, never wait to seek help from a Chicago criminal defense lawyer.
Class 1 Felony Crimes in Illinois
A Class 1 felony is the second most serious type of felony in Illinois. The most common type of class 1 felonies in Illinois are:
- Criminal Sexual Assault (known as “rape” in other states)