Illinois Compiled Statutes 430 ILCS 65/14 – Sentence
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(a) Except as provided in subsection (a-5), a violation of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Section 2, when the person’s Firearm Owner’s Identification Card is expired but the person is not otherwise disqualified from renewing the card, is a Class A misdemeanor.
(a-5) A violation of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Section 2, when the person’s Firearm Owner’s Identification Card is expired but the person is not otherwise disqualified from owning, purchasing, or possessing firearms, is a petty offense if the card was expired for 6 months or less from the date of expiration.
For details, see § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-30, § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-35, § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-40 and § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-55
(b) Except as provided in subsection (a) with respect to an expired card, a violation of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Section 2 is a Class A misdemeanor when the person does not possess a currently valid Firearm Owner’s Identification Card, but is otherwise eligible under this Act. A second or subsequent violation is a Class 4 felony.
(c) A violation of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Section 2 is a Class 3 felony when:
(1) the person’s Firearm Owner’s Identification Card
(a-5) A violation of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Section 2, when the person’s Firearm Owner’s Identification Card is expired but the person is not otherwise disqualified from owning, purchasing, or possessing firearms, is a petty offense if the card was expired for 6 months or less from the date of expiration.
Attorney's Note
Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 felony | between 4 and 15 years | up to $25,000 |
| Class 2 felony | between 3 and 7 years | up to $25,000 |
| Class 3 felony | between 2 and 5 years | up to $25,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 430 ILCS 65/14
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. Source: U.S. Courts
(b) Except as provided in subsection (a) with respect to an expired card, a violation of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Section 2 is a Class A misdemeanor when the person does not possess a currently valid Firearm Owner’s Identification Card, but is otherwise eligible under this Act. A second or subsequent violation is a Class 4 felony.
(c) A violation of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Section 2 is a Class 3 felony when:
(1) the person’s Firearm Owner’s Identification Card
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is revoked or subject to revocation under Section 8; or
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(2) the person’s Firearm Owner’s Identification Card
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is expired and not otherwise eligible for renewal under this Act; or
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(3) the person does not possess a currently valid
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Firearm Owner’s Identification Card, and the person is not otherwise eligible under this Act.
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(d) A violation of subsection (a) of Section 3 is a Class 4 felony. A third or subsequent conviction is a Class 1 felony.
(d-5) Any person who knowingly enters false information on an application for a Firearm Owner’s Identification Card, who knowingly gives a false answer to any question on the application, or who knowingly submits false evidence in connection with an application is guilty of a Class 2 felony.
(e) Except as provided by Section 6.1 of this Act, any other violation of this Act is a Class A misdemeanor.
(d-5) Any person who knowingly enters false information on an application for a Firearm Owner’s Identification Card, who knowingly gives a false answer to any question on the application, or who knowingly submits false evidence in connection with an application is guilty of a Class 2 felony.
(e) Except as provided by Section 6.1 of this Act, any other violation of this Act is a Class A misdemeanor.