Degrees of Offenses and Maximum Penalties

Maximum Potential Penalty:

In a state, penal or reformatory institution (felony)

Classification & Degree Fine Jail
Aggravated Murder $25,000 life or death
Murder $15,000 15 years to life
F1 – 1st Degree Felony $20,000 3-10 years
F2 – 2nd Degree Felony $15,000 2-8 years
F3 – 3rd Degree Felony $10,000 1-5 years
F4 – 4th Degree Felony $5,000 6-18 months
F5 – 5th Degree Felony $2,500 6-12 months

 

In a jail or workhouse (misdemeanor)

Classification & Degree Fine Jail
M1 – 1st Degree Misdemeanor $1,000 6 months
M2 – 2nd Degree Misdemeanor $750 90 days
M3 – 3rd Degree Misdemeanor $500 60 days
M4 – 4th Degree Misdemeanor $250 30 days
MM – Minor Misdemeanor $100 none