UNAUTHORIZED USE OF FEDERAL FOOD STAMPS*
CHAPTER: 305 ACT: 5 SECTION: 8A-4

COMPLAINT

In the name and by the authority of the People of the State of Illinois, , hereinafter called the complainant, on oath charges that at or about the hour of .M on or about the day of 20 in said County and State, , hereinafter called the defendant, committed the offense of:

UNAUTHORIZED USE OF FEDERAL FOOD STAMPS*

*or Federal Food Stamp Benefits
**or any person
***or acquired, possessed, or transferred, or who knowingly altered federal food stamps
****or Federal Food Stamp Benefits, or Electronic Benefit Transfer card for federal food stamp benefits, or authorizations to participate in the Federal Food Stamp Program

NOTE A: For alternative method of charging this offense see prior complaint.

NOTE B: Click here for information concerning the classification of violations for this Section.

IMPORTANT: For discussion of Apprendi problem, click here.

CHARGE: Felony (Class 4)
BOND: Must be Set by Judge