Illinois Compiled Statutes 720 ILCS 646/60 – Methamphetamine possession
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(a) It is unlawful knowingly to possess methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine.
(b) A person who violates subsection (a) is subject to the following penalties:
For details, see § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-25, § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-30, § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-35 and § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-40
(1) A person who possesses less than 5 grams of
(b) A person who violates subsection (a) is subject to the following penalties:
Attorney's Note
Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| Class X felony | between 6 and 30 years | up to $25,000 |
| 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 |
(1) A person who possesses less than 5 grams of
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methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine is guilty of a Class 3 felony.
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(2) A person who possesses 5 or more grams but less
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than 15 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine is guilty of a Class 2 felony.
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(3) A person who possesses 15 or more grams but less
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than 100 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine is guilty of a Class 1 felony.
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(4) A person who possesses 100 or more grams but less
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than 400 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine is guilty of a Class X felony, subject to a term of imprisonment of not less than 6 years and not more than 30 years, and subject to a fine not to exceed $100,000.
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(5) A person who possesses 400 or more grams but less
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than 900 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine is guilty of a Class X felony, subject to a term of imprisonment of not less than 8 years and not more than 40 years, and subject to a fine not to exceed $200,000.
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(6) A person who possesses 900 or more grams of
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methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine is guilty of a Class X felony, subject to a term of imprisonment of not less than 10 years and not more than 50 years, and subject to a fine not to exceed $300,000.
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