5113 S. Harper Ave. #2C, Chicago, IL 60615
15255 S. 94th Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462
720 ILCS 12-7.1
The relevant law can be found at:
https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/documents/072000050K12-7.1.htm
Definition:
A hate crime is when you perform one of the following crimes listed below against someone because of their race, religion, ancestry, sex or sexual orientation, or because of any disability they have:
and you do so motivated by one or more of these factors above listed about them that you believe is true about them, whether or not that belief is true.
Penalties:
As a Class 4 felony the sentence for a first offense for a hate crime will be between one and three years of incarceration with between three and six years for subsequent offenses or for an extended sentence. Probation for a period of thirty months may instead be possible. Both sentences also carry a $25,000 fine.
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708-833-3505 as soon as possible if you are in legal trouble.
CHICAGO LOCATION:
5113 S. Harper Ave. #2C
Chicago, IL 60615
ORLAND PARK LOCATION:
15255 S. 94th Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
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