What kind of punishment could I be facing?

You may have been told you have been charged with a misdemeanor or a felony but what could the court actually give me as a punishment if I am convicted of a crime? Many factors come into play when the court enters a judgment, but this list gives the maximum possible punishment you could face.

MISDEMEANORS


Class 3: Up to 20-day incarceration

Class 2: Up to 60-day incarceration

Class 1: Up to 120-day incarceration

Class A1: Up to 150-day incarceration

 

FELONIES


Class I: Up to 12-24 months in the Adult Department of Corrections

Class H: Up to 25-39 months in the Adult Department of Corrections

Class G: Up to 31-47 months in the Adult Department of Corrections

Class F: Up to 41-59 months in the Adult Department of Corrections

Class E: Up to 63-88 months in the Adult Department of Corrections

At this level, no possibility of a split sentence (probation and a second choice (jail, electronic monitoring, substance abuse treatment, etc), you must serve an active sentence

Class D: Up to 160-204 months in the Adult Department of Corrections

Class C: Up to 182-231 months in the Adult Department of Corrections

Class B2: Up to 393- 484 months in the Adult Department of Corrections

Class B1: Up to Life Without Parole

Class A: Death Penalty or Life Without Parole