Indiana Felony Classifications, Sentence Ranges, Advisory Sentences, Highest Offense Faced by Individuals (N) and Percent of Study Population
| Offense* | Sentence Range | Advisory Sentence | N | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | 45 – 65 years | 55 years | 30 | 4.6% |
| Level 1 Felony | 20 – 50 years | 30 years | 55 | 8.4% |
| (Class A Felony) | (20 – 50 years) | (30 years) | ||
| Level 2 Felony | 10 – 30 years | 17.5 years | 120 | 18.3% |
| Level 3 Felony | 3 – 16 years | 9 years | ||
| (Class B Felony) | (6 – 20 years) | (10 years) | ||
| Level 4 Felony | 2 – 12 years | 6 years | 176 | 26.9% |
| Level 5 Felony | 1 – 6 years | 3 years | ||
| (Class C Felony) | (2 – 8 years) | (4 years) | ||
| Level 6 Felony | 6 mo. – 2.5 years | 1 year | 209 | 31.9% |
| (Class D Felony) | (6 mo. – 3 years) | (1.5 years) | ||
| Misdemeanor | Up to one year | None | 65 | 9.9% |
↵* In 2014, Indiana changed its charging structure from a lettered system of four felony levels (A-D) to a numbered system with six levels (1-6). Individuals with charges in the lettered system were counted with the appropriate corresponding numbered system.