Illinois Compiled Statutes 720 ILCS 5/10-4 – Forcible Detention.) (a) A person commits the offense of forcible …
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Forcible Detention.) (a) A person commits the offense of forcible detention when he holds an individual hostage without lawful authority for the purpose of obtaining performance by a third person of demands made by the person holding the hostage, and
(1) the person holding the hostage is armed with a dangerous weapon as defined in Section 33A-1 of this Code, or
For details, see § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-35
(2) the hostage is known to the person holding him to be a peace officer or a correctional employee engaged in the performance of his official duties.
(b) Forcible detention is a Class 2 felony.
(1) the person holding the hostage is armed with a dangerous weapon as defined in Section 33A-1 of this Code, 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 2 felony | between 3 and 7 years | up to $25,000 |
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 720 ILCS 5/10-4
- individual: shall include every infant member of the species homo sapiens who is born alive at any stage of development. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.36
(2) the hostage is known to the person holding him to be a peace officer or a correctional employee engaged in the performance of his official duties.
(b) Forcible detention is a Class 2 felony.