New York State Law
Penal Law
Consolidated Laws of New York's Penal code
New York State - Felony Classes and Sentences
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.
| Offense | 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 is general information only and should be considered a ROUGH GUIDE.
*** READERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH A QUALIFIED ATTORNEY. ***
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.
- Prior Convictions - If a person has no prior felony convictions or no felony convictions within the last ten years.
- Non-Violent Predicate - A person has a previous non-violent felony conviction within the last ten years.
- Violent Predicate - A person has a previous violent felony conviction within the last ten years.
- Persistent Felony Offender - If a person has two or more previous felony convictions then he/she may be considered a persistent felony offender and may be sentenced to life in prison.
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