WHAT EACH CHARGE CARRIES

44 charges people actually meet, each with the section it comes from, what it requires the state to show, and the most it can carry. Kansas sorts misdemeanors into classes A, B and C, and ranks felonies by severity level on two grids, one for drug crimes and one for everything else, where the term is a range in months set by the level and the person's criminal history. A traffic infraction carries a fine and no jail, and a few offenses set their own sentence.

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44 charges

Driving under the influence

CLASS B MISD. to LEVEL 6 TO 10 · set by the sentencing grid, in months

Also searched as DUI, drunk driving, DWI

Operating or attempting to operate a vehicle with 0.08 or more alcohol in the blood or breath, as measured within three hours, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs to a degree that makes the person incapable of safely driving.

Class and maximums for Driving under the influence
Class	Up to	When
CLASS B MISD.Class B misdemeanor	Up to six months$750 to $1,000 fine	WhenA first conviction, 48 consecutive hours to six months, or 100 hours of public service
CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor	Up to one year$1,250 to $1,750 fine	WhenA second conviction, 90 days to one year
CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor	Up to one year$1,750 to $2,500 fine	WhenA third conviction, 90 days to one year
LEVEL 6 TO 10Felony, severity levels 6 through 10	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $100,000 fine	WhenA third conviction with a prior in the preceding 10 years, or a fourth, a severity level 6, nonperson felony

Class	Up to	When
CLASS B MISD.Class B misdemeanor	Up to six monthsUp to $1,000 fine	WhenA first conviction
CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor	Up to one yearUp to $2,500 fine	WhenA second or later conviction

Class	Up to	When
MISDEMEANORMisdemeanor with a sentence its own section sets	Set by its own section$25 to $500 fine	WhenA first conviction, five to 90 days
MISDEMEANORMisdemeanor with a sentence its own section sets	Set by its own section$50 to $500 fine	WhenA second or later conviction, 10 days to six months

Class	Up to	When
CLASS B MISD.Class B misdemeanor	Up to six monthsUp to $1,000 fine	WhenWith no prior conviction for fleeing
CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor	Up to one yearUp to $2,500 fine	WhenWith one prior conviction
LEVEL 6 TO 10Felony, severity levels 6 through 10	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $100,000 fine	WhenWith two or more priors, or while fleeing a felony or with reckless driving, a crash or other listed conduct, severity level 9; driving the wrong way or causing an evasive maneuver, severity level 7

Class	Up to	When
CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor	Up to one yearUp to $2,500 fine	WhenInjury to anyone, or total property damage of $1,000 or more
LEVEL 6 TO 10Felony, severity levels 6 through 10	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $100,000 fine	WhenGreat bodily harm, severity level 8; a death, severity level 6
LEVEL 1 TO 5Felony, severity levels 1 through 5	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $300,000 fine	WhenA death the driver knew or should have known of, severity level 4; more than one death, severity level 3

Class	Up to	When
CLASS B MISD.Class B misdemeanor	Up to six months$300 to $1,000 fine	WhenA first conviction, up to six months
CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor	Up to one year$800 to $2,500 fine	WhenWithin three years of a prior conviction

Class	Up to	When
CLASS C MISD.Class C misdemeanor	Up to one monthUp to $500 fine	WhenAssault
CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor	Up to one yearUp to $2,500 fine	WhenAssault of a uniformed or identified law enforcement officer on duty
LEVEL 6 TO 10Felony, severity levels 6 through 10	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $100,000 fine	WhenWith a deadly weapon, in a disguise, or meaning to commit a felony, severity level 7; against an officer, severity level 6

Class	Up to	When
CLASS B MISD.Class B misdemeanor	Up to six monthsUp to $1,000 fine	WhenBattery
CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor	Up to one yearUp to $2,500 fine	WhenAgainst a law enforcement officer, a school employee or a healthcare provider on duty

Class	Up to	When
LEVEL 6 TO 10Felony, severity levels 6 through 10	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $100,000 fine	WhenBodily harm with a deadly weapon or in a dangerous manner, knowingly severity level 7, recklessly severity level 8
LEVEL 1 TO 5Felony, severity levels 1 through 5	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $300,000 fine	WhenGreat bodily harm or disfigurement, knowingly severity level 4, recklessly severity level 5

Class	Up to	When
CLASS B MISD.Class B misdemeanor	Up to six months$200 to $500 fine	WhenA first conviction, 48 consecutive hours to six months
CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor	Up to one year$500 to $1,000 fine	WhenA second within five years, 90 days to one year
FELONYFelony its own section sentences	Set by its own section$1,000 to $7,500 fine	WhenA third or later within five years, 90 days to one year
LEVEL 6 TO 10Felony, severity levels 6 through 10	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $100,000 fine	WhenChoking or blocking breathing, aggravated domestic battery, severity level 7

Class	Up to	When
CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor	Up to one yearUp to $2,500 fine	WhenA first conviction for reckless or knowing stalking
LEVEL 6 TO 10Felony, severity levels 6 through 10	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $100,000 fine	WhenA second reckless stalking, severity level 7; one act against a served protective order, severity level 9; a child under 14, severity level 7
LEVEL 1 TO 5Felony, severity levels 1 through 5	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $300,000 fine	WhenA second knowing stalking or protective order stalking, severity level 5; a second against a child, severity level 4

Class	Up to	When
CLASS B MISD.Class B misdemeanor	Up to six monthsUp to $1,000 fine	WhenIntimidation
LEVEL 6 TO 10Felony, severity levels 6 through 10	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $100,000 fine	WhenWith a threat of force, for pay, in a conspiracy, or against a witness under 18, severity level 6

Class	Up to	When
CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor	Up to one yearUp to $2,500 fine	WhenIn a misdemeanor case or a civil case
LEVEL 6 TO 10Felony, severity levels 6 through 10	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $100,000 fine	WhenIn a felony case, severity level 9 for resisting and level 7 for fleeing
LEVEL 1 TO 5Felony, severity levels 1 through 5	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $300,000 fine	WhenFleeing while firing or using a firearm, severity level 5

Class	Up to	When
CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor	Up to one yearUp to $2,500 fine	WhenHeld on a misdemeanor
LEVEL 6 TO 10Felony, severity levels 6 through 10	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $100,000 fine	WhenHeld on a felony, severity level 8; by violence or its threat, severity level 6
LEVEL 1 TO 5Felony, severity levels 1 through 5	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $300,000 fine	WhenFrom a state correctional institution, severity level 5

Class	Up to	When
CLASS B MISD.Class B misdemeanor	Up to six monthsUp to $1,000 fine	WhenTrespass
CLASS B MISD.Class B misdemeanor	Up to six monthsUp to $1,000 fine	WhenIn defiance of a served restraining order, at least 48 consecutive hours

Class	Up to	When
CLASS B MISD.Class B misdemeanor	Up to six monthsUp to $1,000 fine	WhenDamage of less than $1,000
LEVEL 6 TO 10Felony, severity levels 6 through 10	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $100,000 fine	WhenAt least $1,000 but less than $25,000, severity level 9; $25,000 or more, severity level 7; aggravated, severity level 6

Class	Up to	When
CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor	Up to one yearUp to $2,500 fine	WhenLess than $1,500
LEVEL 6 TO 10Felony, severity levels 6 through 10	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $100,000 fine	WhenAt least $1,500 but less than $25,000, or a firearm, severity level 9; at least $25,000 but less than $100,000, severity level 7
LEVEL 1 TO 5Felony, severity levels 1 through 5	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $300,000 fine	When$100,000 or more, severity level 5

Class	Up to	When
LEVEL 6 TO 10Felony, severity levels 6 through 10	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $100,000 fine	WhenA dwelling or other building, severity level 7; a vehicle, severity level 9
LEVEL 1 TO 5Felony, severity levels 1 through 5	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $300,000 fine	WhenMeaning to steal a firearm, severity level 5; with someone inside, severity level 5, or level 4 for a dwelling

Class	Up to	When
LEVEL 6 TO 10Felony, severity levels 6 through 10	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $100,000 fine	WhenIdentity theft or identity fraud, severity level 8
LEVEL 1 TO 5Felony, severity levels 1 through 5	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $300,000 fine	WhenA loss to the victims of more than $100,000, severity level 5

Class	Up to	When
CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor	Up to one yearUp to $2,500 fine	WhenIntercepting, eavesdropping or secret recording of sound
LEVEL 6 TO 10Felony, severity levels 6 through 10	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $100,000 fine	WhenRecording someone undressed, or sharing a nude image to harass, severity level 8
LEVEL 1 TO 5Felony, severity levels 1 through 5	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $300,000 fine	WhenAgain within five years, or sharing a secret recording, severity level 5

Class	Up to	When
CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor	Up to one yearUp to $2,500 fine	WhenA banned weapon, or a concealed firearm under 21
LEVEL 6 TO 10Felony, severity levels 6 through 10	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $100,000 fine	WhenA shotgun with a barrel under 18 inches, or an automatic firearm, severity level 9

Driving under the influence

Driving while license canceled, suspended or revoked

Driving without a valid license

Reckless driving

Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer

Leaving the scene of a crash with injury or damage

Driving without liability insurance

Transporting an open container

Passing a stopped school bus

Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle

Unlawful text messaging

Not wearing a seat belt

No child safety seat

Assault

Battery

Aggravated battery

Domestic battery

Stalking

Harassment by telecommunication device

Disorderly conduct

Intimidation of a witness or victim

Interference with law enforcement

Escape from custody

Criminal trespass

Criminal damage to property

Theft

Burglary

Robbery

Identity theft

Extortion

Breach of privacy

Criminal carrying of a weapon

Criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon

Criminal use of weapons

Unlawful possession of a firearm on government property

Unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Possession of marijuana

Possession of drug paraphernalia or precursors

Distribution or possession with intent to distribute

Purchase or consumption of alcohol by a minor

Furnishing alcohol to a minor

Consumption of alcohol in a prohibited place

Obstruction of voting privilege

Failure to report suspected child abuse

Every class on this page, for reference

Words on a charging document

Class	Up to	When
CLASS B MISD.Class B misdemeanor	Up to six monthsUp to $1,000 fine	WhenA firearm on school grounds, or held by an unlawful drug user, a class B select misdemeanor
CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor	Up to one yearUp to $2,500 fine	WhenTransferring a handgun to someone under 18, or possessing one while under 18
LEVEL 6 TO 10Felony, severity levels 6 through 10	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $100,000 fine	WhenA second conviction for possession under 18, or possession after an involuntary commitment, severity level 8

Class	Up to	When
CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor	Up to one yearUp to $2,500 fine	WhenA listed depressant, stimulant, hallucinogen or steroid, with no prior
DRUG LEVEL 5Drug felony, severity level 5	Set by the drug grid, in monthsUp to $100,000 fine	WhenAn opiate, opium or narcotic drug, or a listed substance with a prior conviction

Class	Up to	When
CLASS B MISD.Class B misdemeanor	Up to six monthsUp to $1,000 fine	WhenWith no prior conviction
CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor	Up to one yearUp to $2,500 fine	WhenWith one prior conviction
DRUG LEVEL 5Drug felony, severity level 5	Set by the drug grid, in monthsUp to $100,000 fine	WhenWith two or more prior convictions

Class	Up to	When
CLASS B MISD.Class B misdemeanor	Up to six monthsUp to $1,000 fine	WhenParaphernalia to use a drug, or to grow fewer than five marijuana plants
CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor	Up to one yearUp to $2,500 fine	WhenBuying more than 3.6 grams of pseudoephedrine at once, or nine grams in 30 days
DRUG LEVEL 5Drug felony, severity level 5	Set by the drug grid, in monthsUp to $100,000 fine	WhenParaphernalia to make, grow or distribute a drug
DRUG LEVEL 3 TO 4Drug felony, severity levels 3 or 4	Set by the drug grid, in monthsUp to $300,000 fine	WhenPrecursors meant to make a controlled substance, drug severity level 3

Class	Up to	When
DRUG LEVEL 3 TO 4Drug felony, severity levels 3 or 4	Set by the drug grid, in monthsUp to $300,000 fine	WhenUnder 25 grams of marijuana or under 3.5 grams of most drugs, drug severity level 4; more, up to the next line, level 3
DRUG LEVEL 1 TO 2Drug felony, severity levels 1 or 2	Set by the drug grid, in monthsUp to $500,000 fine	When450 grams or more of marijuana or 100 grams or more of most drugs, drug severity level 2; 30 kilograms of marijuana or 1 kilogram of most drugs, level 1

Class	Up to	When
CLASS B MISD.Class B misdemeanor	Up to six monthsAt least $200 fine	WhenFurnishing to a minor
LEVEL 6 TO 10Felony, severity levels 6 through 10	Set by the sentencing grid, in monthsUp to $100,000 fine	WhenTo a child under 18 meaning to commit a sex crime, severity level 9