Illinois SB1204 amends the Criminal Code to classify aggravated domestic battery as a Class 2 felony.

Illinois SB1204 amends the Criminal Code to classify aggravated domestic battery as a Class 2 felony. This includes instances where the offender knows the victim is 60 years or older or if the offender strangles another person during the commission of a domestic battery. A conviction for aggravated domestic battery mandates a minimum 60-day imprisonment term, with subsequent violations carrying a mandatory imprisonment term of 3 to 7 years or an extended term of 7 to 14 years. The court must also advise the defendant of potential federal criminal penalties upon conviction.

Illinois SB1204 amends the Criminal Code to classify aggravated domestic battery as a Class 2 felony.

Illinois SB1204 amends the Criminal Code to classify aggravated domestic battery as a Class 2 felony. This includes instances where the offender knows the victim is 60 years or older or if the offender strangles another person during the commission of a domestic battery. A conviction for aggravated domestic battery mandates a minimum 60-day imprisonment term, with subsequent violations carrying a mandatory imprisonment term of 3 to 7 years or an extended term of 7 to 14 years. The court must also advise the defendant of potential federal criminal penalties upon conviction.