Sentencing Ranges
Felony Level Sentencing Ranges
Level 1 Felonies
A level 1 felony in Indiana is punishable by 20 to 40 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000.
(Ind. Code Ann. § 35-50-2-4.5.)
Level 2 Felonies
In Indiana, level 2 felonies are punishable by 10 to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
(Ind. Code Ann. § 35-50-2-5.)
Level 3 Felonies
In Indiana, level 3 felonies are punishable by 3 to 16 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
(Ind. Code Ann. § 35-50-2-5.)
Level 4 Felonies
A conviction for a level 4 felony can result in 2 to 12 years’ imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000.
(Ind. Code Ann. § 35-50-2-5.5.)
Level 5 Felonies
Level 5 felonies carry 1 to 6 years imprisonment and up to $10,000 in fines.
(Ind. Code Ann. § 35-50-2-6.)
Level 6 Felonies
Level 6 felonies are punishable by at least 6 months in jail (a misdemeanor sentence) or as much as two and a half years in prison (a felony sentence), as well as a fine of up to $10,000.
(Ind. Code Ann. § 35-50-2-7.)
Advisory Sentences
Each level of felonies has an advisory sentence, or a guideline, that the court can (but is not required) to consider when imposing a sentence.
- Level One Felony
20-40 years with an advisory sentence of 30 years - Level Two Felony
10-30 years with an advisory sentence of 17.5 years - Level Three Felony
3-16 years with an advisory sentence of 9 years - Level Four Felony
2-12 years with an advisory sentence of 6 years - Level Five Felony
1-6 years with an advisory sentence of 3 years - Level Six Felony
6 months-2.5 years with an advisory sentence of 1 year
(Ind. Code Ann. § § 35-50-2-1.3, 35-50-2-4.)
Misdemeanor Sentencing Ranges
Class A Misdemeanors
A class A misdemeanor is the most serious type of misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $5,000.
(Ind. Code Ann. § 35-50-3-2.)
Class B Misdemeanors
Class B misdemeanors are punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
(Ind. Code Ann. § 35-50-3-3.)
Class C Misdemeanors
A class C misdemeanor is punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.
(Ind. Code Ann. § 35-50-3-4.)
