According to the State of Kentucky Criminal Code, offenses punishable by death or confinement in the
penitentiary, whether or not a fine or other penalty may also be assessed, are
felonies.
Felony Sentencing and
Convictions in Kentucky
Kentucky
classifies its felonies according by Capital Offense and by Class A through
Class D. The following provides a sample of the crimes contained in each class
and the sentences for each one.
| Felony Classification |
Criminal Charge |
Sentencing: Jail Time and Fines |
|
Capital Offense Felony
|
- murder
- fetal
homicide in the first degree
- kidnapping-when
the victim is not released alive or when the victim is released alive
but subsequently dies as a result of:
(a) Serious physical injuries
suffered during the kidnapping; or (b) Not being released in a safe
place; or (c) Being released in any circumstances which are intended,
known or should have been known to cause or lead to the victim's death.
|
Life imprisonment
|
|
Class A Felony
|
- kidnapping
- robbery
- burglary
- drug
crimes
|
20-50 years imprisonment
|
|
Class B Felony
|
- manslaughter
in the first degree
- sexual
crimes
- fetal
homicide in the second degree
- assault
in the first degree
- drug
crimes
- theft
|
10-20 years imprisonment
|
|
Class C Felony
|
- use
of stolen credit card where amount is $10,000 or more
- unlawful
access to computer in the first degree
- white
collar crimes
- trafficking
in financial data
- manslaughter
in the second degree
- assault
in the second degree
- DUI
|
5-10 years imprisonment
|
|
Class D Felony
|
- use
of stolen credit card where amount is between $500-$1000
- felonious
driving
- reckless
homicide
- assault
in the 3rd degree
- stalking
in the 1st degree
|
1-5 years imprisonment
|
Kentucky Felony Records and Expungement
The State of Kentucky
does not permit a felony conviction record expungement.
Kentucky Statute of Limitations
In the State of Kentucky,
there are no time limitations on filing a prosecution against a criminal
defendant.
Help from a Lawyer in
Kentucky for
Felony Charges
If one is charged with a felony in Kentucky, one should consider retaining an
experienced criminal attorney. An
experienced attorney can not only review one’s case in order to determine what
options one may have, but also an attorney can help to preserve one’s rights.
