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Offences by family
Against the person
Assault (aggravated) Verified against official source
This range was checked against the official legal text.
Statutory range
Assault 1st degree — intentional serious injury by deadly weapon/dangerous instrument, or wanton grave-risk conduct causing serious injury
- Imprisonment
- 10–20 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class B felony.
Assault 2nd degree — intentional serious injury, or wanton injury with deadly weapon/dangerous instrument
- Imprisonment
- 5–10 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class C felony (verify § 508.020).
Strangulation (§ 508.080) is a separate offence: Class D felony (1–5 years), Class C if aggravated.
Assault (simple) Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Assault 4th degree — intentionally/wantonly causes physical injury, or recklessly with deadly weapon/dangerous instrument Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–12 months
- Fine
- $0–$500
Class A misdemeanour.
Assault 3rd degree (§ 508.025, e.g. against officers / specified workers) is a Class D felony (1–5 years); assault on a peace officer can carry a 30-day minimum.
Domestic violence Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Assault 4th degree against family member — 1st/2nd Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–12 months
- Fine
- $0–$500
Class A misdemeanour.
Assault 4th degree against family member — 3rd within 5 years (§ 508.032) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–5 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class D felony; verify.
Violation of a protective order (§ 403.763) — 1st Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–12 months
- Fine
- $0–$500
Class A misdemeanour; verify.
Violation of a protective order — 2nd/subsequent Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–5 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class D felony; verify.
Assault 4th degree against a family member: 3rd offence within 5 years is a Class D felony (§ 508.032).
Homicide — manslaughter Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Manslaughter 1st degree — intent to cause serious injury, or extreme emotional disturbance killing Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10–20 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class B felony.
Manslaughter 2nd degree — wanton killing (incl. DUI death, fentanyl distribution death) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 5–10 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class C felony.
Reckless homicide Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–5 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class D felony (verify § 507.050).
Homicide — murder Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Murder Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Death, life without parole, or life
- Fine
- Fine not stated in retrieved text
Capital offence; verify sentencing options in KRS 532.030.
Murder is a capital offence; sentencing is in KRS 532.030. Life = parole eligibility after 25 years (verify). Kentucky has not carried out an execution since 2008 but the death penalty remains on the books.
Sexual offences
Sexual assault / rape Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Rape 1st degree — forcible compulsion / physically helpless / victim under 12 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10–20 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class B felony.
Rape 1st degree — victim under 12 or serious physical injury Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 20–50 years or life
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class A felony.
Rape 2nd degree Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 5–10 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class C felony.
Rape 3rd degree Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–5 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class D felony.
Sodomy ( §§ 510.070–510.100) and sexual abuse (§§ 510.110–510.130) track the same degree structure. A 3rd/subsequent misdemeanour under Chapter 510 is a Class D felony (§ 510.015).
Property
Burglary Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
1st degree — entry with intent + armed / injury / dangerous instrument Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10–20 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class B felony.
2nd degree — dwelling, intent to commit a crime Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 5–10 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class C felony.
3rd degree — building, intent to commit a crime Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–5 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class D felony.
1st-degree burglary during a declared emergency in the affected area is a Class A felony (20–50 years / life).
Robbery Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Robbery 1st degree — armed / injury / dangerous instrument Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10–20 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class B felony.
Robbery 2nd degree — force / threat Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 5–10 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class C felony.
Verify §§ 509.030, 509.040 against official text.
Theft Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Value under $500 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–90 days
- Fine
- $0–$250
Class B misdemeanour.
Value $500 to under $1,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–12 months
- Fine
- $0–$500
Class A misdemeanour.
Value $1,000 to under $10,000; or firearm / anhydrous ammonia / controlled substances under $10,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–5 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class D felony.
Value $10,000 or more Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 5–10 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class C felony — verify.
3+ convictions under the $500–$1,000 tier within 5 years Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–5 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class D felony.
$10,000+ tier class not confirmed in the retrieved snippet — verify (g) of § 514.030 against official text.
Vandalism / criminal damage Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Criminal mischief 1st degree — damage $1,000+ / damage to utility / etc. Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–5 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class D felony; verify threshold.
Criminal mischief 2nd degree Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–12 months
- Fine
- $0–$500
Class A misdemeanour.
Criminal mischief 3rd degree Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–90 days
- Fine
- $0–$250
Class B misdemeanour.
Verify §§ 512.020–512.040 against official text.
Fraud & financial
Fraud Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Value under $500 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–90 days
- Fine
- $0–$250
Class B misdemeanour.
Value $500 to under $1,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–12 months
- Fine
- $0–$500
Class A misdemeanour.
Value $1,000 to under $10,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–5 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class D felony.
Value $10,000 or more Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 5–10 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class C felony — verify.
Drugs
Drug possession Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
1st degree — Sch I/II narcotic, analogue, meth, LSD, PCP, GHB, flunitrazepam Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–3 years (cap)
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class D felony, 3-year cap.
2nd degree — Sch I/II non-narcotic, Sch III Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–12 months
- Fine
- $0–$500
Class A misdemeanour.
Marijuana under 8 oz — 1st offence Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–90 days
- Fine
- $0–$250
Class B misdemeanour (verify against § 218A.1422).
Marijuana under 8 oz — 2nd or subsequent offence Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–12 months
- Fine
- $0–$500
Class A misdemeanour (verify).
1st-degree possession carries a 3-year incarceration cap notwithstanding the usual Class D range, with deferred prosecution preferred for a 1st offence and presumptive probation for 1st/2nd offences. Marijuana possession is in § 218A.1422 (not § 218A.1417).
Drug trafficking / sale Verified against official source
This range was checked against the official legal text.
Statutory range
1st degree, at-threshold amounts (≥4 g cocaine, ≥2 g meth, ≥10 dosage units Sch I/II narcotic, any heroin/fentanyl/LSD/PCP/GHB/flunitrazepam) — 1st offence
- Imprisonment
- 5–10 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class C felony.
1st degree, at-threshold amounts — 2nd or subsequent offence
- Imprisonment
- 10–20 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class B felony.
1st degree, below-threshold amounts — 1st offence
- Imprisonment
- 1–5 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class D felony.
1st degree, below-threshold amounts — 2nd or subsequent offence
- Imprisonment
- 5–10 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class C felony.
2nd-degree trafficking — Sch I/II non-narcotic, Sch III
- Imprisonment
- 5–10 years (1st); 10–20 years (2nd+)
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class C then Class B; verify against § 218A.1413.
3rd-degree trafficking — Sch IV/V
- Imprisonment
- 1–5 years (1st); 5–10 years (2nd+)
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class D then Class C; verify against § 218A.1414.
Felony fines in Kentucky are $1,000–$10,000 or double the gain, whichever is greater (KRS 534.030). Fentanyl-death trafficking is one class higher.
Weapons
Weapons offences Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon — firearm other than a handgun Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–5 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class D felony.
Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon — handgun Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 5–10 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class C felony; one class higher for a 2nd/subsequent violation while committing another offence.
Carrying a concealed deadly weapon (§ 527.020) is a Class A misdemeanour (0–12 months / $0–$500).
Traffic & transport
DUI / drink driving Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
1st offence within 10 years Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 48 hours–30 days (or community labour)
- Fine
- $200–$500
Misdemeanour; fine or jail or both.
2nd offence within 10 years Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 7 days–6 months
- Fine
- $350–$500
Plus community labour 10 days–6 months possible.
3rd offence within 10 years Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 30 days–12 months
- Fine
- $500–$1,000
Verify 3rd-offence range against official text.
4th or subsequent offence within 10 years Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 120 days–5 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class D felony; 120-day mandatory minimum (verify).
Aggravating circumstances (BAC ≥0.15, minor passenger, etc.) raise mandatory minimum jail: 1st offence 4 days, 2nd 14 days, 3rd 30 days, 4th 120 days. Fines shown are the statutory fine ranges; court costs/fees are extra.
Cyber & digital
Cybercrime / hacking Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Unlawful access to a computer — base tier Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–12 months
- Fine
- $0–$500
Class A misdemeanour — VERIFY.
Computer fraud / access causing loss above threshold Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–5 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$10,000
Class D felony — VERIFY threshold and range.
Kentucky's computer-crime provisions are in KRS Chapter 434 (fraud) and KRS 512 / 516 for related conduct. Tier details below were NOT verified against official text — verify KRS 434.845 (unlawful access) and 434.850 (fraud) before publishing.