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iowa misdemeanor penalties
Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm PLC - Attorneys At Law
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Iowa's tiered level penalties for criminal offenses is common among many states. Iowa classifies crimes into felony and misdemeanor offenses and by their severity. More severe crimes, such as vehicular homicide are felony offenses. Less severe crimes, such as a first offense drunk driving charge is a misdemeanor.
While some criminal charges carry mandatory minimum or maximum punishments, generally speaking the offense classifications and corresponding sentencing ranges are listed below for misdemeanors (click here - felony offenses).
iowa sentencing ranges for criminal offenses
misdemeanor penalties
| Classification | Sentencing Range | |
| Aggravated Misdemeanor |
2 years imprisonment or up to 1 year in jail and a fine of $625 to $6,250 |
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| Serious Misdemeanor |
Up to 1 year in jail and a fine of $315 to $1,875 |
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| Simple Misdemeanor |
30 days in jail and a fine of $65 to $625 |
Please refer to Felony Penalties for more severe offenses.
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