**ILETSB Certification Exam Review
2026/2027 | Comprehensive Study
Guide, Practice Questions, Answers &
Detailed Explanations**
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
, The maximum fine for a felony offense is
$25,000
How many days for a trial to take place for a felony case? In Custody
120 (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? Released on Bail/Recog)
160 (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.
2026/2027 | Comprehensive Study
Guide, Practice Questions, Answers &
Detailed Explanations**
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
, The maximum fine for a felony offense is
$25,000
How many days for a trial to take place for a felony case? In Custody
120 (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? Released on Bail/Recog)
160 (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.
