Section 27.18 Authorized Imprisonment for Classified Offenses

• Library: Criminal Practice 2012 Supp

A. (§27.18) Authorized Imprisonment for Classified Offenses

Under § 557.016, RSMo 2000, there are four classifications of felonies (class A through class D), three classifications of misdemeanors (class A through class C), and one classification of infractions. Following these classifications, § 558.011.1, RSMo Supp. 2004, sets forth the authorized terms of imprisonment as follows:

Classification of Offense	Authorized Term of Imprisonment
Class A felony	10 years to 30 years, or life imprisonment
Class B felony	5 years to 15 years
Class C felony	up to 7 years
Class D felony	up to 4 years
Class A...