Bodily Harm:

Assault: Assault is defined as causing someone to fear that you are going to physically harm them. Simple assault is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail and up to a $1,500 fine. In addition, you may be ordered to perform between 30 and 120 hours of community service. (520 ILCS 5/12-1)

Aggravated Assault: Basically, you may be charged with a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and up to a $2,500 fine, if you cause someone to fear that you are going to physically harm them when using a deadly weapon or when wearing a disguise or the victim was over the age of 60 or physically handicapped. You may also be charged with a Class A misdemeanor if you threaten various government officials such as case workers or teachers. (520 ILCS 5/12-2)

If you shoot a weapon from a car, you may be charged with a Class 4 felony, punishable by one to three years in jail and up to a $25,000 fine. (520 ILCS 5/12-2)

Aggravated Battery: Aggravated battery can be based on the type of injury, the type of victim or the place of the offense. Charges can range from a Class 3 to a Class X Felony with a penalty range of 3 to 60 years in prison. If guns are involved, you could face a minimum prison term of 20 years and have up to 25 years added to any sentence if you harmed a child under the age of 13.

Vehicular Endangerment: If you throw something off an overpass at a car, you may be charged with a Class 2 felony, punishable from to 3 to 7 years in jail and up to a $25,000 fine. If death results, you may be charged with a Class 1 felony, punishable up to four to 15 years in jail and up to a $25,000 fine. (520/ILCS 5/12-2.5)

Battery: You may be charged with battery if you cause bodily harm to or make physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with a person. This is a Class A Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail and up to a $2,500 fine. (520/ILCS 5/12-3)

Battery to an Unborn Child: If you intentionally cause physical harm to an unborn child, you may be guilty of a Class A Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail and up to a $2,500 fine. (520/ILCS 5/12-3.1)

Domestic Battery: If you cause bodily harm or make physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature to a member of your household, you may be charged with domestic violence. A first offense is a Class A Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail and up to a $2,500 fine. A prior conviction or use of a weapon is a Class 4 Felony, punishable from 1 to 3 years in prison and up to a $25,000 fine. There are additional penalties for committing domestic violence in the presence of a child. (520/ILCS 5/12-3.2)

Retail Theft (720/ILCS 5/16A-10):

Up to $300: First offense: You may be charged with a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail and up to a $2,500 fine. If you used an emergency exit, it is a Class 4 felony, punishable by 1 to 3 years in jail and up to a $25,000 fine. Subsequent offenses: You may be charged with a Class 3 felony, punishable from 2 to 5 years in prison and up to a $25,000 fine.

Above $300: You may be charged with a Class 3 Felony, punishable by 2 to 5 years in prison and up to a $25,000 fine. If you used an emergency exit, you may be charged with a Class 2 Felony, punishable by 3 to 7 years in prison and up to a $25,000 fine.

Robbery:

Robbery: You may be charged with robbery if you take something from another person (other than a car) by force. Robbery is a Class 2 felony, punishable by 3 to 7 years in prison and up to a $25,000 fine. If the victim is elderly or a child or a day care, robbery can be a Class 1 felony, you may be punished by 4 to 15 years in prison and up to a $25,000 fine. (720 ILCS 5/18-1.)