Kentucky Statutes 532.020 – Designation of offenses
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(1) Any offense defined outside this code for which a law outside this code provides a sentence to a term of imprisonment in the state for:
(a) At least one (1) but not more than five (5) years shall be deemed a Class D
For details, see § 532.060 and § 532.090
felony;
(b) At least five (5) but not more than ten (10) years shall be deemed a Class C
felony;
(c) At least ten (10) but not more than twenty (20) years shall be deemed a Class
B felony;
(d) For at least twenty (20) but not more than fifty (50) years or for life shall be deemed a Class A felony.
(2) Any offense defined outside this code for which a law outside this code provides a sentence to a definite term of imprisonment with a maximum which falls between ninety (90) days and twelve (12) months shall be deemed a Class A misdemeanor.
(3) Any offense defined outside this code for which a law outside this code provides a sentence to a definite term of imprisonment with a maximum of less than ninety (90) days shall be deemed a Class B misdemeanor.
(4) Any offense defined outside this code for which a law outside this code provides a sentence to a fine only or to any other punishment, whether in combination with a fine or not, other than death or imprisonment shall be deemed a violation.
Effective: July 15, 1998
History: Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 606, sec. 74, effective July 15, 1998. — Amended
1980 Ky. Acts ch. 309, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1980. — Amended 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 15, sec. 2, effective December 22, 1976. — Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 274, effective January 1, 1975.
(a) At least one (1) but not more than five (5) years shall be deemed a Class D
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A felony | between 20 years and life | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 12 months | up to $500 |
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 90 days | up to $250 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 532.020
- State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
felony;
(b) At least five (5) but not more than ten (10) years shall be deemed a Class C
felony;
(c) At least ten (10) but not more than twenty (20) years shall be deemed a Class
B felony;
(d) For at least twenty (20) but not more than fifty (50) years or for life shall be deemed a Class A felony.
(2) Any offense defined outside this code for which a law outside this code provides a sentence to a definite term of imprisonment with a maximum which falls between ninety (90) days and twelve (12) months shall be deemed a Class A misdemeanor.
(3) Any offense defined outside this code for which a law outside this code provides a sentence to a definite term of imprisonment with a maximum of less than ninety (90) days shall be deemed a Class B misdemeanor.
(4) Any offense defined outside this code for which a law outside this code provides a sentence to a fine only or to any other punishment, whether in combination with a fine or not, other than death or imprisonment shall be deemed a violation.
Effective: July 15, 1998
History: Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 606, sec. 74, effective July 15, 1998. — Amended
1980 Ky. Acts ch. 309, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1980. — Amended 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 15, sec. 2, effective December 22, 1976. — Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 274, effective January 1, 1975.