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Criminal Law & Illinois Statutes Flashcards

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  1. Under Illinois law, 'felony murder' applies when a death occurs during the commission of which type of offense?

    Answer: Forcible felonies such as robbery, burglary, or arson

    720 ILCS 5/9-1(a)(3) imposes first-degree murder liability when a death occurs during the commission of a forcible felony.

  2. In Illinois, the statute of limitations for filing a murder charge is:

    Answer: There is no statute of limitations for murder

    Under 720 ILCS 5/3-5, there is no statute of limitations for first-degree murder in Illinois.

  3. Illinois law classifies 'aggravated vehicular hijacking' as a Class X felony when the offender:

    Answer: Is armed with a firearm during the commission of the offense

    Under 720 ILCS 5/18-4, aggravated vehicular hijacking is elevated to a Class X felony when the offender is armed with a firearm.

  4. Under Illinois law, 'constructive possession' of a controlled substance means:

    Answer: Having control over the substance even without direct physical possession

    Constructive possession exists when a person has knowledge of the substance and the ability to maintain control over it, even without physical possession.

  5. Illinois' 'concealed carry' law (430 ILCS 66) requires applicants to complete how many hours of firearms training?

    Answer: 16 hours

    430 ILCS 66/75 requires a minimum of 16 hours of firearms training, including range time, to obtain an Illinois Concealed Carry License.

  6. Under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act, a law enforcement officer responding to a domestic violence call:

    Answer: Shall arrest the dominant aggressor if there is probable cause to believe violence occurred

    Under 750 ILCS 60/304, officers shall arrest the dominant aggressor when there is probable cause to believe a domestic violence offense occurred.

  7. Under Illinois law, what is the penalty enhancement when a crime is committed 'within 1,000 feet of a school'?

    Answer: The offense is elevated one class higher than it would otherwise be

    Many Illinois drug and weapon offenses are elevated one class higher when committed within 1,000 feet of a school under enhanced penalty provisions.