Illinois § 4-102
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4-102, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-102.
Offenses relating to motor vehicles and other vehicles - Misdemeanors. (a) It is a violation of this Chapter for: (1) A person, without authority to do so, to damage a vehicle or to damage or remove any part of a vehicle; (2) A person, without authority to do so, to tamper with a vehicle or go in it, on it, or work or attempt to work any of its parts, or set or attempt to set it in motion; (3) A person to fail to report a vehicle as unclaimed in accordance with the provisions of Section 4-107. (b) Sentence. A person convicted of a violation of this Section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. A person convicted of a violation of this Section a second or subsequent time, shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony. (Source: P.A. 86-1209.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 4-102
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4-102 cover?
Section 4-102 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 4-102?
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