What an Offense Level Means
11 Del. C. § 4205 — classes A to G for felonies, A and B for misdemeanors, and violations with a fine
| Level | The most it carries |
|---|---|
| LevelViolation | The most it carriesA fine of up to $345, then $690, then $1,150 within 5 years |
| LevelUnclassified misdemeanor | The most it carriesWhat the offense's own law says, or else up to 30 days and $575 |
| LevelClass B misdemeanor | The most it carriesUp to 6 months and a fine up to $1,150 |
| LevelClass A misdemeanor | The most it carriesUp to 1 year and a fine up to $2,300 |
| LevelClass G felony | The most it carriesUp to 2 years |
| LevelClass F felony | The most it carriesUp to 3 years |
| LevelClass E felony | The most it carriesUp to 5 years |
| LevelClass D felony | The most it carriesUp to 8 years |
| LevelClass C felony | The most it carriesUp to 15 years |
| LevelClass B felony | The most it carriesNot less than 2 years, up to 25 |
| LevelClass A felony | The most it carriesNot less than 15 years, up to life |
Any offense not designated a felony, a class A or B misdemeanor or a violation is an unclassified misdemeanor.
A felony sentence is a definite sentence served at Level V, which is incarceration. Where the section requires a minimum, the court may not suspend it; above the minimum, it may suspend part for probation.
Many offense sections set their own minimums and fines on top of these. A particular sentence is a question for a licensed Delaware attorney.
Sources for this section (4)
- 11 Del. C. § 4205 — Sentence for felonies
- 11 Del. C. § 4206 — Sentence for misdemeanors
- 11 Del. C. § 4207 — Sentences for violations
- 11 Del. C. § 4202 — Classification of misdemeanors
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Delaware attorney.