Offense Levels
Iowa Code § 902.9 — class C and D felonies, and three kinds of misdemeanor
| Level | Most jail or prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| LevelClass B felony | Most jail or prison25 years | FineNone set |
| LevelClass C felony | Most jail or prison10 years | Fine$1,370 to $13,660 |
| LevelClass D felony | Most jail or prison5 years | Fine$1,025 to $10,245 |
| LevelAggravated misdemeanor | Most jail or prison2 years | Fine$855 to $8,540 |
| LevelSerious misdemeanor | Most jail or prison1 year | Fine$430 to $2,560 |
| LevelSimple misdemeanor | Most jail or prison30 days | Fine$105 to $855 |
A felony is an offense the statute declares a felony, and one declared a felony without a class is a class D felony. Every other public offense is a misdemeanor, and one given no other designation is a simple misdemeanor.
Sources for this section (4)
- Iowa Code § 701.7 — Felony defined and classified
- Iowa Code § 701.8 — Misdemeanor defined and classified
- Iowa Code § 902.9 — Maximum sentence for felons
- Iowa Code § 903.1 — Maximum sentence for misdemeanants
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Iowa attorney.