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Sentencing Guidelines

(Non Drug Offenses)
 
The Criminal Sentencing guidelines in New York is complex, factoring in a number of factors including, but not limited to the type of crime involved, prior felony convictions, whether the crime is considered a violent felony and whether the defendant qualifies for and is granted youthful offender status.
 
Below is a chart to assist you in understanding New York State’s sentencing guidelines for non-drug offenses. The chart below should be considered a rough guide to New York’s Sentencing guidelines and should not be used as a substitute for a consultation with a criminal attorney.
 
Offense Level Clean Criminal Record Prison Term Non Violent Predicate Prison Term Violent Predicate Prison Term
B Violent Felony Minimum: 5
Maximum: 25		 Minimum: 8
Maximum: 25		 Minimum: 10
Maximum: 25
B Non Violent Felony Minimum: 1- 3
Maximum: 8 1/3 to 25		 Minimum: 4 1/2 to 9
Maximum: 12 1/2 to 25		 Minimum: 4 1/2 to 9
Maximum: 12 1/2 to 25
C Violent Felony Minimum: 3 1/2
Maximum: 15		 Minimum: 5
Maximum: 15		 Minimum: 7
Maximum: 15
C Non Violent Felony Minimum: No Jail, possible probation
Maximum: 5-15		 Minimum: 3-6
Maximum: 7 1/2 – 15		 Minimum: 3-6
Maximum: 7 1/2 to 15
D Violent Felony Minimum: 2
Maximum: 7		 Minimum: 3
Maximum: 7		 Minimum: 5
Maximum: 7
D Non Violent Minimum: No Jail, possible probation
Maximum: 2 1/3 -7		 Minimum: 2-4
Maximum: 3 1/2 – 7		 Minimum: 2-4
Maximum: 3 1/2 – 7
E Violent Felony Minimum: 1 1/2
Maximum: 4		 Minimum: 2
Maximum: 4		 Minimum: 3
Maximum: 4
E Non Violent Felony Minimum: No Jail, possible probation
Maximum: 1 1/3 – 4		 Minimum: 1 1/2 to 3
Maximum: 2-4		 Minimum: 1 1/2 to 3
Maximum: 2-4
A Misdemeanor Minimum: No Jail, possible probation
Maximum: 1 Year		 Minimum: No Jail, possible probation
Maximum: 1 Year		 Minimum: No Jail, possible probation
Maximum: 1 Year
B Misdemeanor Minimum: No Jail, possible probation
Maximum: 90 days		 Minimum: No Jail, possible probation
Maximum: 90 days		 Minimum: No Jail, possible probation
Maximum: 90 days
Violation Minimum: No Jail
Maximum: 15 days		 Minimum: No Jail
Maximum: 15 days		 Minimum: No Jail
Maximum: 15 days

PLEASE NOTE: This chart does not apply to New York State Felony Drug Offenses, Persistent Felony Offenders, Youthful Offenders or Juvenile Offenders. Also the chart does not address post release supervision, and parole guidelines.