WHAT EACH CHARGE CARRIES

43 charges people actually meet, each with the section it comes from, what it requires the state to show, and the most it can carry. Kentucky sorts offenses into violations, Class A and B misdemeanors, and Class D, C, B and A felonies. KRS 532.060 sets the felony terms, KRS 532.090 the misdemeanor terms, and KRS 534.030 and 534.040 the fines, so each level here names the class.

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Driving under the influence

OWN TERMS to CLASS D · up to 1 to 5 years

Also searched as DUI, drunk driving, operating under the influence

Driving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more, under the influence of alcohol or another substance that impairs driving, or with a listed controlled substance in the blood.

Class and maximums for Driving under the influence
Class	Up to	When
OWN TERMSOffense with a sentence set by its own section	As its section sets$200 to $500 fine	WhenA first offense within ten years, 48 hours to 30 days in jail
OWN TERMSOffense with a sentence set by its own section	As its section sets$350 to $500 fine	WhenA second offense within ten years, seven days to six months
OWN TERMSOffense with a sentence set by its own section	As its section sets$500 to $1,000 fine	WhenA third offense within ten years, 30 days to 12 months
CLASS DClass D felony	1 to 5 years$1,000 to $10,000 fine	WhenA fourth or later offense within ten years

Aggravating circumstances raise the minimum jail term, and a refusal or a test brings its own license suspension.

KRS 189A.010StatuteOperating motor vehicle with alcohol concentration of or above 0.08, or of or above 0.02 for persons under age twenty-one, or while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or other substance which impairs driving ability prohibited -- Admissibility of alcohol concentration or controlled substance test results -- Presumptions -- Penalties -- Aggravating circumstancesOpens apps.legislature.ky.gov ↗
KRS 532.060
KRS 534.030

Class	Up to	When
CLASS B MISDClass B misdemeanor	Up to 90 daysUp to $250 fine	WhenA first offense
CLASS A MISDClass A misdemeanor	Up to 12 monthsUp to $500 fine	WhenWhen the driver was also under the influence

Class	Up to	When
OWN TERMSOffense with a sentence set by its own section	As its section sets$25 fine	WhenA first offense
OWN TERMSOffense with a sentence set by its own section	As its section sets$50 fine	WhenEach offense after the first

Class	Up to	When
OWN TERMSOffense with a sentence set by its own section	As its section sets$20 to $100 fine	WhenCareless driving
OWN TERMSOffense with a sentence set by its own section	As its section sets$500 fine	WhenReckless driving, or work zone damage, that causes physical injury

Class	Up to	When
OWN TERMSOffense with a sentence set by its own section	As its section sets$200 to $500 fine	WhenA first offense, 30 to 60 days in jail, a fine, or both
OWN TERMSOffense with a sentence set by its own section	As its section sets$300 to $1,000 fine	WhenA later offense within three years, 60 days to six months, a fine, or both

Class	Up to	When
OWN TERMSOffense with a sentence set by its own section	As its section sets$20 to $2,000 fine	WhenNot stopping and helping, up to one year in jail, a fine, or both
CLASS DClass D felony	1 to 5 years$1,000 to $10,000 fine	WhenWhen the driver knew or should have known of a death or serious physical injury

Class	Up to	When
OWN TERMSOffense with a sentence set by its own section	As its section setsNot more than $25 fine	WhenNo seat belt
OWN TERMSOffense with a sentence set by its own section	As its section sets$30 fine	WhenNo booster seat, dismissed on a first charge with proof of buying one
OWN TERMSOffense with a sentence set by its own section	As its section sets$50 fine	WhenNo child restraint for a child of 40 inches or less

Class	Up to	When
CLASS A MISDClass A misdemeanor	Up to 12 monthsUp to $500 fine	WhenA violation
CLASS DClass D felony	1 to 5 years$1,000 to $10,000 fine	WhenA third or later violation within five years involving physical force or a threat of physical harm

Class	Up to	When
CLASS A MISDClass A misdemeanor	Up to 12 monthsUp to $500 fine	WhenCarrying a concealed weapon
CLASS DClass D felony	1 to 5 years$1,000 to $10,000 fine	WhenAfter a prior felony in which a deadly weapon was possessed, used or displayed

Class	Up to	When
CLASS DClass D felony	1 to 5 years$1,000 to $10,000 fine	WhenA firearm other than a handgun
CLASS CClass C felony	5 to 10 years$1,000 to $10,000 fine	WhenA handgun

Class	Up to	When
CLASS A MISDClass A misdemeanor	Up to 12 monthsUp to $500 fine	WhenFourth degree, physical injury
CLASS CClass C felony	5 to 10 years$1,000 to $10,000 fine	WhenSecond degree, serious physical injury, or injury with a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument
CLASS BClass B felony	10 to 20 years$1,000 to $10,000 fine	WhenFirst degree, serious physical injury with a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument, or by grave risk to life

Class	Up to	When
CLASS A MISDClass A misdemeanor	Up to 12 monthsUp to $500 fine	WhenSecond degree, a danger of physical injury
CLASS DClass D felony	1 to 5 years$1,000 to $10,000 fine	WhenFirst degree, a danger of death or serious physical injury
CLASS CClass C felony	5 to 10 years$1,000 to $10,000 fine	WhenFirst degree when a firearm is discharged

Class	Up to	When
CLASS DClass D felony	1 to 5 years$1,000 to $10,000 fine	WhenSecond degree, done wantonly
CLASS CClass C felony	5 to 10 years$1,000 to $10,000 fine	WhenFirst degree, done intentionally

Class	Up to	When
CLASS DClass D felony	1 to 5 years$1,000 to $10,000 fine	WhenStalking
CLASS CClass C felony	5 to 10 years$1,000 to $10,000 fine	WhenWith a listed circumstance, such as a protective order in place or a deadly weapon

Class	Up to	When
VIOLATIONViolation	NoneUp to $250 fine	WhenHarassment without physical contact
CLASS B MISDClass B misdemeanor	Up to 90 daysUp to $250 fine	WhenHarassment involving physical contact

Class	Up to	When
VIOLATIONViolation	NoneUp to $250 fine	WhenThird degree, other premises
CLASS B MISDClass B misdemeanor	Up to 90 daysUp to $250 fine	WhenSecond degree, a building or fenced premises
CLASS A MISDClass A misdemeanor	Up to 12 monthsUp to $500 fine	WhenFirst degree, a dwelling

Class	Up to	When
CLASS B MISDClass B misdemeanor	Up to 90 daysUp to $250 fine	WhenFirst degree reduced on a first offense by repair, restitution or community service before trial
CLASS A MISDClass A misdemeanor	Up to 12 monthsUp to $500 fine	WhenSecond degree, a loss under $500
CLASS DClass D felony	1 to 5 years$1,000 to $10,000 fine	WhenFirst degree, a loss of $500 or more

Class	Up to	When
CLASS B MISDClass B misdemeanor	Up to 90 daysUp to $250 fine	WhenUnder $500
CLASS A MISDClass A misdemeanor	Up to 12 monthsUp to $500 fine	When$500 to under $1,000
CLASS DClass D felony	1 to 5 years$1,000 to $10,000 fine	When$1,000 to under $10,000, or any firearm
CLASS CClass C felony	5 to 10 years$1,000 to $10,000 fine	When$10,000 to under $1,000,000
CLASS BClass B felony	10 to 20 years$1,000 to $10,000 fine	When$1,000,000 or more

Class	Up to	When
CLASS CClass C felony	5 to 10 years$1,000 to $10,000 fine	WhenSecond degree
CLASS BClass B felony	10 to 20 years$1,000 to $10,000 fine	WhenFirst degree: injury to a non participant, armed with a deadly weapon, or using a dangerous instrument

Class	Up to	When
CLASS A MISDClass A misdemeanor	Up to 12 monthsUp to $500 fine	WhenFewer than five plants, a first offense
CLASS DClass D felony	1 to 5 years$1,000 to $10,000 fine	WhenFive or more plants, a first offense
CLASS CClass C felony	5 to 10 years$1,000 to $10,000 fine	WhenFive or more plants, a second or later offense

Class	Up to	When
OWN TERMSOffense with a sentence set by its own section	As its section setsAt least $25 fine	WhenA first or second offense
OWN TERMSOffense with a sentence set by its own section	As its section sets$25 to $100 fine	WhenA third or later offense within twelve months, five to ninety days in jail, a fine, or both

Driving under the influence

Driving under twenty one over 0.02

Driving on a DUI suspension

Texting while driving

Careless or reckless driving

Passing a stopped school bus

Leaving the scene of a crash

Seat belt or child restraint violation

Fleeing or evading police in the second degree

Resisting arrest

Violation of an order of protection

Carrying a concealed deadly weapon

Unlawful possession of a weapon on school property

Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

Possession of a handgun by a minor

Unlawfully providing a handgun to a juvenile

Assault

Wanton endangerment

Terroristic threatening in the third degree

Strangulation

Stalking

Unlawful use of a tracking device

Harassment

Harassing communications

Disorderly conduct in the second degree

Intimidating a participant in the legal process

Criminal trespass

Criminal mischief

Theft by unlawful taking

Receiving stolen property

Theft of identity

Robbery

Eavesdropping

Voyeurism

Possession of a controlled substance in the first degree

Possession of a controlled substance in the second degree

Possession of marijuana

Marijuana cultivation

Possession of drug paraphernalia

Alcohol intoxication in a public place

Underage possession or purchase of alcohol

Using false identification to get alcohol

Unlawful transaction with a minor in the third degree

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