{"id":1502,"date":"2020-05-05T15:53:54","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T15:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/?p=1502"},"modified":"2020-05-05T15:53:54","modified_gmt":"2020-05-05T15:53:54","slug":"indiana-incarceration-times-for-misdemeanor-and-felony-convictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/indiana-incarceration-times-for-misdemeanor-and-felony-convictions\/","title":{"rendered":"Indiana Incarceration Times for Misdemeanor and Felony Convictions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your first priority after being charged with a crime is to contact a lawyer and schedule a consultation to discuss your case and learn your rights. This consultation will also help you understand how to protect yourself during the criminal law process. Additionally, your next priority, aside from obeying the law, is to learn as much as you can about your potential charges. Some criminal convictions come with a sentence of jail time, while others do not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn what the current incarceration schedule is for all misdemeanor and felony convictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Factors that Impact the Probability of Incarceration<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

There are several factors that determine whether or not an offender will be sentenced to jail time after being convicted of a crime. The most impactful factors are the severity of the crime, the offender\u2019s criminal history, and whether or not the offender is a threat to themselves or the surrounding community. See our blog, \u201cFactors That Affect Jail Sentences<\/a>\u201d to learn more about what might influence a judge or jury to recommend incarceration. These same factors, and more, will also influence the type of jail or prison an offender will be sent to, following a conviction of incarceration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Incarceration Sentencing Statutes for Indiana<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Murder \u2192 <\/strong>45 Years in Jail – Death<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Level 1 Felony<\/strong> \u2192 <\/strong>20 – 40 Years in Jail<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Level 2 Felony \u2192<\/strong> 10 – 30\u00a0Years in Jail<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Level 3 Felony \u2192<\/strong> 3-16 Years in Jail<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Level 4 Felony \u2192<\/strong> 2 – 12 Years in Jail<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Level 5 Felony \u2192<\/strong> 1 \u2013 6 Years in Jail<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Level 6 Felony \u2192<\/strong> 6 Months \u2013 2.5 Years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Class A Misdemeanor \u2192 <\/strong>0 – 1 Year in Jail\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Class B Misdemeanor \u2192<\/strong> 0 – 3 Years in Jail\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Class C Misdemeanor \u2192 <\/strong>0 – 30 Days in Jail<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you were just charged with a crime, take comfort in the knowing that there is a skilled criminal defense attorney nearby, ready to fight for your rights!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Get Legal Advice For Your Indiana Criminal Charges<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Call 317-636-7514<\/strong> to schedule a consultation with aggressive criminal defense attorney<\/a>, David E. Lewis regarding your felony crimes. He will stop at nothing to protect your rights and preserve your freedoms after being charged with invasion of privacy in Indianapolis. With decades of hands-on experience, you can trust Attorney David E. Lewis to build you a strong and impactful defense against your criminal charges.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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