What An Offense Class Means
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-105 and Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-106 — the term and the fine for each class of felony and misdemeanor
| Misdemeanor class | Maximum |
|---|---|
| Misdemeanor classClass I | MaximumNot more than one year, or one thousand dollars, or both |
| Misdemeanor classClass II | MaximumSix months, or one thousand dollars, or both |
| Misdemeanor classClass III | MaximumThree months, or five hundred dollars, or both |
| Misdemeanor classClass IIIA | MaximumSeven days, five hundred dollars, or both |
| Misdemeanor classClass IV | MaximumNo imprisonment, a five hundred dollars fine |
| Misdemeanor classClass V | MaximumNo imprisonment, a one hundred dollars fine |
Class W. Driving under the influence has its own class. A first conviction carries a mandatory minimum of seven days and five hundred dollars, and a maximum of sixty days; a second, thirty days to six months; a third, ninety days to one year and one thousand dollars.
| Felony class | Maximum |
|---|---|
| Felony classClass IV | MaximumTwo years and twelve months of post-release supervision, or ten thousand dollars, or both |
| Felony classClass IIIA | MaximumThree years and eighteen months of post-release supervision, or ten thousand dollars, or both |
| Felony classClass III | MaximumFour years and two years of post-release supervision, or twenty-five thousand dollars, or both |
| Felony classClass IIA | MaximumTwenty years |
| Felony classClass II | MaximumFifty years, with a minimum of one year |
| Felony classClass IB | MaximumLife, with a minimum of twenty years |
An infraction is not a crime of any class. Where no other penalty is set, the first offense is a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.
A felony with a mandatory minimum is not eligible for probation. A particular sentence is a question for a licensed Nebraska attorney.
Sources for this section (3)
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-105 — Felonies; classification of penalties
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-106 — Misdemeanors; classification of penalties; sentences; where served
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-436 — Infraction; penalties
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Nebraska attorney.