Illinois Compiled Statutes 720 ILCS 5/12-6 – Intimidation
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(a) A person commits intimidation when, with intent to cause another to perform or to omit the performance of any act, he or she communicates to another, directly or indirectly by any means, a threat to perform without lawful authority any of the following acts:
(1) Inflict physical harm on the person threatened or
(1) Inflict physical harm on the person threatened or
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any other person or on property; or
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(2) Subject any person to physical confinement or
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restraint; or
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(3) Commit a felony or Class A misdemeanor; or
For details, see § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-55
(4) Accuse any person of an offense; or
(5) Expose any person to hatred, contempt or
Attorney's Note
Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,500 |
(4) Accuse any person of an offense; or
(5) Expose any person to hatred, contempt or
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ridicule; or
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(6) Take action as a public official against anyone
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or anything, or withhold official action, or cause such action or withholding; or
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(7) Bring about or continue a strike, boycott or
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other collective action.
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(b) Sentence.
Intimidation is a Class 3 felony for which an offender may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than 2 years and not more than 10 years.
Intimidation is a Class 3 felony for which an offender may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than 2 years and not more than 10 years.