Criminal Law:

Violations of criminal law, unless otherwise stated, can result in incarceration, monitory and/or property loss.

Felony: (Divided into three basic levels)

Class A Felony:

Class-A Felonies are the highest level of crimes, which are unless otherwise stated, punishable by not more than (20) years in prison and/or a fine of not to exceed $50,000.

Class B Felony:

Class-B Felonies are the second highest level of crimes, which unless otherwise stated, are punishable by not more than (10) years in prison and/or a fine of not to exceed $20,000. These would include thefts or vandalisms over $1500 in damage or loss.

Class C Felony:

Class-C Felonies are the third highest level of crimes, which unless otherwise stated, are punishable by not more than (5) years in prison and/or a fine of not to exceed $10,000. These would include thefts or vandalisms under $1500 but more than $250 in damage or loss.

Gross Misdemeanor:

Gross Misdemeanors unless otherwise stated are the second lowest level of crimes, which are punishable by not more than (365) days in jail and/or a fine of not to exceed $5,000. These would include thefts or vandalisms under $250 in damage or loss.

Misdemeanor:

Misdemeanors unless otherwise stated are the lowest level of crimes, which are punishable by not more than (90) days in jail and/or a fine of not to exceed $1,000.

Civil Law:

Civil law can result in monitory and/or property loss. You can not be jailed from a civil action unless you are found to be in contempt by appear or failing to comply with a ruling. These would include among other things, failing to pay child support payments.

Civil Infractions:

Civil offenses can result in monitory and/or property loss. You can not be jailed for one of these offenses unless you are found to be in contempt by failing to appear or comply with a ruling. These would include among other things, many pet violations, traffic and vehicle equipment infractions.