Felony, Misdemeanor or Violation
RSA 651:2 — 15 years for a class A felony, 7 for a class B, one year for a class A misdemeanor
Every offense is a felony, a misdemeanor or a violation. Felonies and misdemeanors are crimes. A violation is not a crime, and a conviction for one carries no disability or legal disadvantage based on conviction of a criminal offense.
Who handles this in New Hampshire: New Hampshire Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the New Hampshire directory.
| Level | Most prison | Most fine for an individual |
|---|---|---|
| LevelClass A felony | Most prisonFifteen years | Most fine for an individual$4,000 |
| LevelClass B felony | Most prisonSeven years | Most fine for an individual$4,000 |
| LevelClass A misdemeanor | Most prisonOne year | Most fine for an individual$2,000 |
| LevelClass B misdemeanor | Most prisonNo incarceration or probation | Most fine for an individual$1,200 |
| LevelViolation | Most prisonNone | Most fine for an individual$1,000 |
A misdemeanor whose class is not specified is presumed to be a class B misdemeanor, except in the cases the section lists.
Where a felony brought the defendant property, the fine may instead be up to double the amount gained. Extended terms and the sentences for murder and for some weapons offenses are set out in the section.