If found guilty of unlawful restraint, it is a Class 4 felony. False imprisonment occurs when a person intentionally and illegally restrains another person's ability to move freely.If so, that would be perjury and I believe the maximum penalty is five years in prison. We work to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. To prison for Class 4 Felony firearm possession between 2010 and 2017 was due to the higher likelihood of a prison sentence in Cook County. All seven men already served their prison sentences, but they are asking a judge to formally exonerate them. You have the right to not be arrested or handcuffed without "probable cause" to believe that you have committed a crime. The first step in understanding false imprisonment charges is recognizing its foundational elements. In Illinois, felonies come with hefty prison sentences and financial penalties. All seven men already served their prison sentences, but they are asking a judge to formally exonerate them.