Forcible Felony Sample Clauses
The 'Forcible Felony' clause defines and categorizes certain serious crimes that involve the use or threat of physical force or violence against a person. Typically, this clause applies to offenses such as armed robbery, aggravated assault, or burglary where force is a key element, and it may be referenced in insurance policies, criminal statutes, or contractual agreements to delineate exclusions or heightened penalties. Its core practical function is to clearly identify which criminal acts are considered especially severe, thereby guiding legal consequences, exclusions, or enhanced protections in relevant agreements.
Forcible Felony. Immediately upon receipt of any information regarding the commission of a forcible felony, as defined by the Illinois Criminal Code. See 720 ILCS 5/2-8.
Forcible Felony. Any forcible felony as defined in Section 2-8 of the Criminal Code (720 ILCS 5/2-8) (Sec. 2-8. "Forcible felony". "Forcible felony" means 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.), as amended from time to time.
Forcible Felony. A forcible felony as defined in 2-8 of the Criminal Code of 196110.