Punishments

Question 1

Class 3 Felonies

Answer 1

Crimes such as burglary or certain drug distribution offenses punishable by a potential sentence of 4 to 12 years in prison and a fine ranging from $3,000 to $750,000.

Question 2

Class 4 Felonies

Answer 2

Offenses like identity theft or certain theft crimes potential sentence of 2 to 6 years in prison and a fine ranging from $2,000 to $500,000.

Question 3

Class 5 Felonies

Answer 3

Crimes such as forgery or certain types of assault. The penalty for a Class 5 felony is a prison sentence of 1 to 3 years.

Question 4

Class 2 Felonies

Answer 4

Serious offenses such as kidnapping or certain drug offenses. The penalty for a Class 2 felony is a prison sentence of 8 to 24 years.

Question 5

Class 1 Felonies

Answer 5

The most severe classification. Examples of Class 1 felonies may include certain degrees of murder. The penalty for a Class 1 felony is life imprisonment or the death penalty.

Question 6

Class 1 Misdemeanor

Answer 6

The most severe misdemeanor classification. Offenses such as some forms of assault or theft. The penalty is a fine of up to $5,000 and/or imprisonment for 6 to 18 months.

Question 7

Class 2 Misdemeanor

Answer 7

Less severe offenses like reckless driving. The penalty is a fine of up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment for 3 to 12 months.

Question 8

Class 3 Misdemeanor

Answer 8

Minor offenses, such as criminal mischief. The penalty is a fine of up to $750 and/or imprisonment for up to 6 months.