Sentencing Guidelines

The general sentencing guidelines for felony convictions are as follows:

Degree of Felony Prison Term Maximum Fine
Unclassified Felony (FX) 15 years to life, Life Without the Possibility of Parole (LWOP), or Death $25,000
Felony of the 1st Degree (F1) 3, 4, 5, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11 years $20,000
Felony of the 2nd Degree (F2) 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 7, or 8 years $15,000
Felony of the 3rd Degree (F3) 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, or 36 months $10,000
Felony of the 4th Degree (F4) 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, or 18 months $5,000
Felony of the 5th Degree (F5) 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 months $2,500

The general sentencing guidelines for misdemeanor convictions are as follows:

Degree of Misdemeanor Maximum Jail Term Maximum Fine
M1 180 days $1,000
M2 90 days $750
M3 60 days $500
M4 30 days $250
MM 0 days $150