What is Online Theft by Deception?
Under Illinois Law, (720 ILCS 5/16J-15), a person commits the Illinois criminal offense of Online Theft by Deception when they use the Internet to purchase or attempt to purchase property from a seller with a mode of payment that he or she knows is fictitious, stolen, or lacking the consent of the valid account holder.
What is the Sentence for Online Theft by Deception?
Under Illinois law, if the value of the stolen property is less than $150.00, it is considered a Class 4 felony. In Illinois, a Class 4 felony is punishable by 1 to 3 years in prison and probation is a possibility. Under Illinois law, if the value of the stolen property exceeds $150.00, it is considered a Class 2 felony. In Illinois, a Class 2 felony is punishable by 3 to 7 years in prison and probation is a possibility. Regardless of the class felony, the Illinois criminal offense of Online Theft by Deception allows for probation as an alternative to a jail sentence.
The Chicago criminal defense attorneys at Legal Defenders, your Online Theft by Deception attorneys, have extensive experience in representing individuals charged with Online Theft by Deception throughout Cook County and Chicago land. The Chicago criminal defense attorneys at Legal Defenders, your Online Theft by Deception attorneys, understand the differences between Class 2 and Class 4 Online Theft by Deception. In addition, the Chicago criminal defense attorneys at Legal Defenders, your Online Theft by Deception attorneys, are familiar with the various sentencing ranges for Online Theft by Deception and understand the complexities of the various sentencing factors. To discuss your particular Illinois Online Theft by Deception case, call the experienced Chicago criminal defense attorneys at Legal Defenders, your Online Theft by Deception attorneys.
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