Criminal Defense — Classification of Crimes

Felonies

Class A: The maximum penalty for a Class A Felony is life in prison and a fifty thousand dollar fine.
Class B: The maximum penalty for a Class B Felony is ten years in prison and a twenty thousand dollar fine.
Class C: The maximum penalty for a Class C Felony is five years in prison a five thousand dollar fine.

Misdemeanors

Gross Misdemeanor: The maximum penalty for a gross misdemeanor is one year in jail and a five thousand dollar fine.
Misdemeanor: The maximum penalty for a misdemeanor is ninety days in jail and a one thousand dollar fine.

Infractions

Infractions are non-criminal violation of law defined by statute. For example, speeding, parking, or traffic or non-traffic violations.

Criminal Defense — Classification of Crimes

Criminal Defense — Classification of Crimes

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