What An Offense Class Means
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 558.011 and § 558.002 — the term and the fine for each class
| Class | Term of imprisonment |
|---|---|
| ClassClass A felony | Term of imprisonmentTen to thirty years, or life |
| ClassClass B felony | Term of imprisonmentFive to fifteen years |
| ClassClass C felony | Term of imprisonmentThree to ten years |
| ClassClass D felony | Term of imprisonmentUp to seven years |
| ClassClass E felony | Term of imprisonmentUp to four years |
| ClassClass A misdemeanor | Term of imprisonmentUp to one year |
| ClassClass B misdemeanor | Term of imprisonmentUp to six months |
| ClassClass C misdemeanor | Term of imprisonmentUp to fifteen days |
| Class | Fine up to |
|---|---|
| ClassClass C, D or E felony | Fine up toTen thousand dollars |
| ClassClass A misdemeanor | Fine up toTwo thousand dollars |
| ClassClass B misdemeanor | Fine up toOne thousand dollars |
| ClassClass C misdemeanor | Fine up toSeven hundred fifty dollars |
| ClassClass D misdemeanor | Fine up toFive hundred dollars |
| ClassInfraction | Fine up toFour hundred dollars |
Where someone gained money or property through the offense, the court may instead fine up to double the gain. A class D misdemeanor carries a fine and no term of imprisonment in the table above.
Sources for this section (2)
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 558.011 — Sentence of imprisonment, terms
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 558.002 — Fines for felonies
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Missouri attorney.