Criminal Sentencing Chart

by Laura M. Wright on Oct. 18, 2021

Criminal Criminal  Felony Criminal  Misdemeanor 

Summary: This criminal sentencing chart gives you a quick overview of what punishment you may be facing.

Criminal Sentencing

What is the maximum sentencing you are looking at for the crime you are charged with?

Offense Designation

Maximum Incarceration

Maximum Fine

Capital Felony

Punishable by Death

N/A

Life Felony

Life in Prison

$15,000

1st Degree Felony

30 years in Prison

$10,000

2nd Degree Felony

15 years in Prison

$10,000

3rd Deegree Felony

5 years in Prison

$5,000

1st Degree Misdemeanor 

1 year in Jail

$1,000

2nd Degree Misdemeanor

60 days in Jail

$500

 

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