Crime Classifications & Possible Sentences
Crimes in Indiana
are essentially categorized into four different classes: (1) Murder, (2) Felony, (3) Misdemeanor, and
(4) Infraction. The possible sentences
for said categories are as follows:
| |
Minimum
Sentence |
Presumptive
Sentence |
Maximum
Sentence |
Maximum
Fine |
| |
|
|
|
|
| (1) Murder |
45 years |
55 years |
65 years |
$10,000 |
(If specific requirements are met, the death
penalty or life imprisonment without parole may be
sought by the prosecuting attorney.)
| (2) Felony |
|
|
|
|
| A |
20 years |
30 years |
50 years |
$10,000 |
| B |
6 years |
10 years |
20 years |
$10,000 |
| C |
2 years |
4 years |
8 years |
$10,000 |
| D |
1/2 year |
1 1/2 years |
3 years |
$10,000 |
(3) Misdemeanor |
|
|
|
|
| A |
0 |
|
1 year |
$5,000 |
| B |
0 |
|
180 days |
$1,000 |
| C |
0 |
|
60 days |
$500 |
(4) Infraction |
|
|
|
|
| A |
|
|
|
$10,000 |
| B |
|
|
|
$1,000 |
| C |
|
|
|
$500 |
| D |
|
|
|
$25 |
The above chart listing possible sentences for crimes was last updated in June 2004.
Laws change and are amended from time to time; therefore, please consult an attorney for up-to-date information.
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