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Felony Classes and Sentences for Criminal Charges in New York State

All Felonies range in classification from “A” to “E” with the “A” crimes as the 
most serious. The following felony class chart is a general sentence classification
it does not account for prior criminal history.  One with prior felony convictions
are treated with an increased minimum and maximum sentence. 

•“A” Violent Felony:     Life, 20-25 years
•“B” Violent Felony:     5-25 years
•“B” Non Violent Felony: 1-3, Max 25 years
•“C” Violent Felony:     3 1/2 to 15 years
•“C” Non Violent Felony: No Jail, Probation, 1-2 years to 15 years
•“D” Violent Felony:     2-7 years
•“D” Non Violent Felony: No Jail, Probation, 1-3 to 7 years
•“E” Violent Felony:     No Jail, Probation, 1 1/2 to 4 years
•“E” Non Violent Felony: No Jail, Probation, 1 1/3 to 4 years
 
 This chart is only a ROUGH GUIDE. 
 Refer to Article 70 - Sentences of Imprisonment for details.
 Many factors are involved in sentencing. Such as Prior Convictions,
 Non-Violent Predicate, Violent Predicate, Persistent Felony Offender,
 Juvenile Offender, Youthful Offender and many others. Drug offenses
 are subject to punishments that may not be reflected in this basic
 sentencing chart. Readers should consult with a qualified attorney.

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