Photo: Michael Tercha / Chicago Tribune
 

Under a new city state law passed in May, starting a violent flash mob (a.k.a. “wilding”) via text or social media could bring even more prison time than getting caught with armor-piercing bullets or drowning your cat. Here’s how a sample of six other penalties compare.

Assault
Up to 30 days in jail (and/or fine up to $1,500)

Cruel treatment of an animal
Up to one year in jail (and/or fine up to $2,500)

Unlawfully possessing armor-piercing bullets
Two to five years in prison (and/or fine up to $25,000)

Abandoning a child
One to three years in prison (and/or fine up to $25,000)

Kidnapping
Three to seven years in prison (and/or fine up to $25,000)

Sparking a flash mob
Three to six years in prison (and/or fine up to $25,000)

Possessing heroin, cocaine, or meth (15 to 100 grams)
Four to 15 years in prison (and/or fine up to $200,000)