ILETSB Certification Exam FINAL
4 Pillars of Procedural Justice (FITV) Fairness, Impartiality, Transparency, Voice
Ch 720 ILCS 720 ILCS includes not only the Criminal Offenses, but other laws that we will use in
performance of our duties, such as:
720 ILCS 550 - CANNABIS CONTROL ACT
OTHER DRUG ACTS
It DOES NOT contain municipal code or ordinance violations
FORCIBLE FELONY (5/2-8) means treason, first degree murder, second degree murder, predatory criminal
sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual
assault, robbery, burglary, residential burglary, aggravated arson, arson, aggravated
kidnapping, kidnapping, aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm or
permanent disability or disfigurement and any other felony which involves the use or
threat of physical force or violence against any individual
Forcible Felonies (MACK P BART)
M - murder
A - assault
C - criminal sexual assault
K - kidnapping
P - predatory criminal sexual assault
B - burglary
A - arson
R - robbery
T - treason
ASSAULT WITHOUT LEGAL AUTHORITY, he ENGAGES IN CONDUCT WHICH PLACES
ANOTHER IN REASONABLE APPREHENSION OF RECEIVING A BATTERY.
BATTERY INTENTIONALLY OR KNOWINGLY WITHOUT LEGAL JUSTIFICATION and by any
means, (1) CAUSES BODILY HARM to an individual or (2) MAKES PHYSICAL
CONTACT of an INSULTING OR PROVOKING NATURE with an individual.
BURGLARY WITHOUT AUTHORITY he or she KNOWINGLY ENTERS or WITHOUT
AUTHORITY REMAINS within a building, house trailer, watercraft, aircraft, motor
vehicle, railroad car, freight container, or any part thereof, WITH INTENT TO
COMMIT THEREIN A FELONY OR THEFT.
What is needed for a TERRY STOP? reasonable suspicion
What is needed for an ARREST? probable cause
Statute of Limitations? 3 YEAR for a FELONY
18 MONTHS for a MISDEMEANOR
NO STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS for murder (1st, 2nd, involuntary manslaughter,
reckless homicide, LTS/death or injury, arson, child porn, treason, forgery,
concealment of death, sex offenses...)
Mental State -INTENT
-KNOWLEDGE
-RECKLESSNESS (willful/wanton) - usually in the name of the crime
-NEGLIGENCE (elder abuse)
-ABSOLUTE LIABILITY - a person can be guilty without a mental state if the offense
is a...
Misdemeanor which is NOT punishable by incarceration or by a fine exceeding
$1000
Or the statute says "absolute liability"
-Reckless Driving
Stuvia 2026-2027
, ILETSB Certification Exam FINAL
The maximum fine for a felony offense is $25,000
How many days for a trial to take place for a felony case? 120 (IN CUSTODY)
In Custody Every person in custody in this State for an alleged offense shall be tried by the
court having jurisdiction within 120 days from the date he was taken into custody
unless delay is occasioned by the defendant ***. Delay shall be considered to be
agreed to by the defendant unless he or she objects to the delay by making a
written demand for trial or an oral demand for trial on the record.
How many days for a trial to take place for a felony case? 160 (RELEASED ON BAIL / RECOG)
Released on Bail/Recog) Every person on bail or recognizance shall be tried by the court having jurisdiction
within 160 days from the date defendant demands trial unless delay is occasioned
by the defendant...Any demand for trial made under this subsection (b) shall be in
writing; and in the case of a defendant not in custody, the demand for trial shall
include the date of any prior demand made under this provision while the defendant
was in custody.
commutation of sentence is a reduction in the severity or length of an inmate's sentence, issued by a state
governor or the President.
Sex Offenses SEX ABUSE
Sexual misconduct that DOES NOT involve penetration
SEX ASSAULT
Sexual misconduct that DOES involve penetration
Rape Shield VICTIM'S past sexual history DOES NOT come out at trial UNLESS it directly
relates to the sexual conduct with the DEFENDANT
Theft MISDEMEANOR / UNDER $500
FELONY / OVER $500
RETAIL THEFT - basically the same as theft but victim is a store
Disorderly Conduct ALARM AND DISTURB ANOTHER (NOT A POLICE OFFICER) - MISDEMEANOR
FALSE FIRE ALARM, FALSE POLICE REPORT, BOMB THREAT, THREATEN TO
KILL OVER THE PHONE - FELONY
"PEEPING TOM" - FELONY
S.A.R.A. Model Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment
Seven Planning Principles 1. Undetected movement
2. Closer is not always better
3. If you can see them, they can see you. Sometimes even if you can't see them,
they can see you.
4. Let, or make them come to you.
5. When engaged, move on the flank. Never let people move on your flank.
6. Knowledge of terrain
7. Mass (Two on one)
Six Step Method of De-escalation/ IRACLA 1. Identify Yourself
2. Reason
3. Ask
4. Choices
5. Last Chance
6. Action
Crowd Response Formations SKIRMISH LINE ("Line Formation")
WEDGE ("Wedge Formation")
DIAGONAL ("Echelon [left/right]")
Stuvia 2026-2027
4 Pillars of Procedural Justice (FITV) Fairness, Impartiality, Transparency, Voice
Ch 720 ILCS 720 ILCS includes not only the Criminal Offenses, but other laws that we will use in
performance of our duties, such as:
720 ILCS 550 - CANNABIS CONTROL ACT
OTHER DRUG ACTS
It DOES NOT contain municipal code or ordinance violations
FORCIBLE FELONY (5/2-8) means treason, first degree murder, second degree murder, predatory criminal
sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual
assault, robbery, burglary, residential burglary, aggravated arson, arson, aggravated
kidnapping, kidnapping, aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm or
permanent disability or disfigurement and any other felony which involves the use or
threat of physical force or violence against any individual
Forcible Felonies (MACK P BART)
M - murder
A - assault
C - criminal sexual assault
K - kidnapping
P - predatory criminal sexual assault
B - burglary
A - arson
R - robbery
T - treason
ASSAULT WITHOUT LEGAL AUTHORITY, he ENGAGES IN CONDUCT WHICH PLACES
ANOTHER IN REASONABLE APPREHENSION OF RECEIVING A BATTERY.
BATTERY INTENTIONALLY OR KNOWINGLY WITHOUT LEGAL JUSTIFICATION and by any
means, (1) CAUSES BODILY HARM to an individual or (2) MAKES PHYSICAL
CONTACT of an INSULTING OR PROVOKING NATURE with an individual.
BURGLARY WITHOUT AUTHORITY he or she KNOWINGLY ENTERS or WITHOUT
AUTHORITY REMAINS within a building, house trailer, watercraft, aircraft, motor
vehicle, railroad car, freight container, or any part thereof, WITH INTENT TO
COMMIT THEREIN A FELONY OR THEFT.
What is needed for a TERRY STOP? reasonable suspicion
What is needed for an ARREST? probable cause
Statute of Limitations? 3 YEAR for a FELONY
18 MONTHS for a MISDEMEANOR
NO STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS for murder (1st, 2nd, involuntary manslaughter,
reckless homicide, LTS/death or injury, arson, child porn, treason, forgery,
concealment of death, sex offenses...)
Mental State -INTENT
-KNOWLEDGE
-RECKLESSNESS (willful/wanton) - usually in the name of the crime
-NEGLIGENCE (elder abuse)
-ABSOLUTE LIABILITY - a person can be guilty without a mental state if the offense
is a...
Misdemeanor which is NOT punishable by incarceration or by a fine exceeding
$1000
Or the statute says "absolute liability"
-Reckless Driving
Stuvia 2026-2027
, ILETSB Certification Exam FINAL
The maximum fine for a felony offense is $25,000
How many days for a trial to take place for a felony case? 120 (IN CUSTODY)
In Custody Every person in custody in this State for an alleged offense shall be tried by the
court having jurisdiction within 120 days from the date he was taken into custody
unless delay is occasioned by the defendant ***. Delay shall be considered to be
agreed to by the defendant unless he or she objects to the delay by making a
written demand for trial or an oral demand for trial on the record.
How many days for a trial to take place for a felony case? 160 (RELEASED ON BAIL / RECOG)
Released on Bail/Recog) Every person on bail or recognizance shall be tried by the court having jurisdiction
within 160 days from the date defendant demands trial unless delay is occasioned
by the defendant...Any demand for trial made under this subsection (b) shall be in
writing; and in the case of a defendant not in custody, the demand for trial shall
include the date of any prior demand made under this provision while the defendant
was in custody.
commutation of sentence is a reduction in the severity or length of an inmate's sentence, issued by a state
governor or the President.
Sex Offenses SEX ABUSE
Sexual misconduct that DOES NOT involve penetration
SEX ASSAULT
Sexual misconduct that DOES involve penetration
Rape Shield VICTIM'S past sexual history DOES NOT come out at trial UNLESS it directly
relates to the sexual conduct with the DEFENDANT
Theft MISDEMEANOR / UNDER $500
FELONY / OVER $500
RETAIL THEFT - basically the same as theft but victim is a store
Disorderly Conduct ALARM AND DISTURB ANOTHER (NOT A POLICE OFFICER) - MISDEMEANOR
FALSE FIRE ALARM, FALSE POLICE REPORT, BOMB THREAT, THREATEN TO
KILL OVER THE PHONE - FELONY
"PEEPING TOM" - FELONY
S.A.R.A. Model Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment
Seven Planning Principles 1. Undetected movement
2. Closer is not always better
3. If you can see them, they can see you. Sometimes even if you can't see them,
they can see you.
4. Let, or make them come to you.
5. When engaged, move on the flank. Never let people move on your flank.
6. Knowledge of terrain
7. Mass (Two on one)
Six Step Method of De-escalation/ IRACLA 1. Identify Yourself
2. Reason
3. Ask
4. Choices
5. Last Chance
6. Action
Crowd Response Formations SKIRMISH LINE ("Line Formation")
WEDGE ("Wedge Formation")
DIAGONAL ("Echelon [left/right]")
Stuvia 2026-2027
