Illinois Statutes
§ 12-5 — Reckless conduct
Illinois·Topic RIGHTS AND REMEDIES·Ch. 720 CRIMINAL OFFENSES·Act 720 ILCS 5/ Criminal Code of 2012.·Art. Title III - Specific Offenses
(a)A person commits reckless conduct when he or she, by any means lawful or unlawful, recklessly performs an act or acts that:
(1)cause bodily harm to or endanger the safety of another person; or (2) cause great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to another person.
(b)Sentence. Reckless conduct under subdivision (a)(1) is a Class A misdemeanor. Reckless conduct under subdivision (a)(2) is a Class 4 felony.
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Legislative History
(Source: P.A. 96-1551, eff. 7-1-11 .)
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