What An Offense Level Means
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 557.016 — five classes of felony, four classes of misdemeanor, and infractions not further classified
Felonies. Felonies are classified for the purpose of sentencing into five categories, class A through class E.
Misdemeanors. Misdemeanors are classified into four categories, class A through class D.
Infractions. Infractions are not further classified.
| The class | The most a person may be fined |
|---|---|
| The classClass C, D or E felony | The most a person may be finedTen thousand dollars |
| The classClass A misdemeanor | The most a person may be finedTwo thousand dollars |
| The classClass B misdemeanor | The most a person may be finedOne thousand dollars |
| The classClass C misdemeanor | The most a person may be finedSeven hundred fifty dollars |
| The classClass D misdemeanor | The most a person may be finedFive hundred dollars |
| The classInfraction | The most a person may be finedFour hundred dollars |
Gain. Where a person gained money or property through the offense, the fine may instead be an amount fixed by the court, not exceeding double the amount of the gain.
Corporations. A corporation's fine may not exceed twenty thousand dollars for a felony, ten thousand dollars for a misdemeanor, and one thousand dollars for an infraction, or double its gain.
The fine list names no figure for a class A or B felony. Terms of imprisonment for each class are set in a different section, and the class of a particular offense is stated in the section that defines it. How a sentence applies in a particular case is a question for the court, or a licensed Missouri attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 557.016 — Classification of offenses
- 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.