What an Offense Level Means
N.D.C.C. § 12.1-32-01 — seven classes, from a class AA felony to an infraction
| Class | Maximum prison or jail | Maximum fine |
|---|---|---|
| ClassClass AA felony | Maximum prison or jailLife without parole | Maximum fineNone set |
| ClassClass A felony | Maximum prison or jail20 years | Maximum fine$20,000 |
| ClassClass B felony | Maximum prison or jail10 years | Maximum fine$20,000 |
| ClassClass C felony | Maximum prison or jail5 years | Maximum fine$10,000 |
| ClassClass A misdemeanor | Maximum prison or jail360 days | Maximum fine$3,000 |
| ClassClass B misdemeanor | Maximum prison or jail30 days | Maximum fine$1,500 |
| ClassInfraction | Maximum prison or jailNone | Maximum fine$1,000 |
Someone convicted of the same infraction twice in the year before a third may be sentenced for the third as for a class B misdemeanor, if the complaint says so.
Sources for this section (1)
- N.D.C.C. § 12.1-32-01 — Classification of offenses - Penalties
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