Bail For Criminal Damage In Illinois
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A jail sentence of up to one year and a fine of up to $2,500.00 if the property damage was less than $300.00 – this is a Class A misdemeanor; A prison term of between one to three years and a fine of up to $25,000.00 if the property damage was between $300.00 and $10,000.00 – this is a Class 4 felony.
No - if you signed the bond it doesn't matter whether you have a job or not - or whether the bondsman asked you if you did. You are liable as surety on the bond - having a job or not has nothing to do with your liability. Sorry.
Under Illinois law, felony offenses generally are crimes that carry a potential punishment that includes incarceration that exceeds a year in jail and involves stiffer fines than misdemeanor offenses. Serious violent felonies can result in longer terms in state prison and mandatory minimum sentences.
Property Damage (PD) – Pays for damage to another person's car or property such as fences, buildings, utility poles, signs, and trees. Illinois law (625 ILCS 5/7-203) requires PD liability limits of at least $20,000 per accident.
A jail sentence of up to one year and a fine of up to $2,500.00 if the property damage was less than $300.00 – this is a Class A misdemeanor; A prison term of between one to three years and a fine of up to $25,000.00 if the property damage was between $300.00 and $10,000.00 – this is a Class 4 felony.
Criminal damage, also known as vandalism or malicious mischief, refers to the intentional destruction or defacement of property belonging to another person or entity. This offense can encompass a wide range of actions, from graffiti and property damage to arson and sabotage.
If the damage caused is worth over $300, but less than $10,000, you can be charged with a class 4 felony, which can result in 1-3 years in jail and fines up to $25000.
