What An Offense Level Means
Minn. Stat. 609.02 — misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, felony, and the petty misdemeanor that is not a crime
| Level | What it means | Default most, where no other penalty is set |
|---|---|---|
| LevelPetty misdemeanor | What it meansNot a crime; a fine of not more than $300 | Default most, where no other penalty is setThe fine |
| LevelMisdemeanor | What it meansNot more than 90 days, a fine of not more than $1,000, or both | Default most, where no other penalty is set90 days, $1,000, or both |
| LevelGross misdemeanor | What it meansAny crime that is not a felony or misdemeanor; a fine of up to $3,000 | Default most, where no other penalty is set364 days, $3,000, or both |
| LevelFelony | What it meansA crime that can carry imprisonment of one year or more | Default most, where no other penalty is setFive years, $10,000, or both |
Sources for this section (2)
- Minn. Stat. 609.02 — Definitions: felony, misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, petty misdemeanor
- Minn. Stat. 609.03 — Punishment when not otherwise fixed
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