ILETSB CERTIFICATION FINAL STUDY
GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ Ch 720 ILCS.
Answer: 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).
Answer: 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.
Answer: (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.
Answer: WITHOUT LEGAL AUTHORITY, he ENGAGES IN
CONDUCT WHICH PLACES ANOTHER IN REASONABLE
APPREHENSION OF RECEIVING A BATTERY.
⩥ BATTERY.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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?.
Answer: reasonable suspicion
⩥ What is needed for an ARREST?.
Answer: probable cause
⩥ Statute of Limitations?.
Answer: 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.
Answer: -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.
Answer: $25,000
⩥ How many days for a trial to take place for a felony case? In Custody.
Answer: 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).
Answer: 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
GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ Ch 720 ILCS.
Answer: 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).
Answer: 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.
Answer: (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.
Answer: WITHOUT LEGAL AUTHORITY, he ENGAGES IN
CONDUCT WHICH PLACES ANOTHER IN REASONABLE
APPREHENSION OF RECEIVING A BATTERY.
⩥ BATTERY.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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?.
Answer: reasonable suspicion
⩥ What is needed for an ARREST?.
Answer: probable cause
⩥ Statute of Limitations?.
Answer: 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.
Answer: -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.
Answer: $25,000
⩥ How many days for a trial to take place for a felony case? In Custody.
Answer: 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).
Answer: 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
