Kentucky Felony Classes and Sentences
Kentucky has four felony classes and two misdemeanor classes.
Kentucky Criminal Law Guides
Direct answers on Kentucky charges, penalties, records and court process. Every penalty, dollar threshold and time limit on these pages is read from the current statute text published by the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission, and each page links the KRS section it relies on. Figures last checked 2026-09-20.
How Much Theft Is a Felony in Kentucky?
Theft becomes a felony in Kentucky at $1,000.
How Much Weed Is a Felony in Kentucky?
Possession of marijuana alone is a Class B misdemeanor in Kentucky at any weight, capped at 45 days in jail.
How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record in Kentucky?
Three different clocks run at once.
What Cannot Be Expunged in Kentucky
Kentucky can never expunge a Class A, B or C felony, a sex offense, or an offense against a child.
What Happens at Arraignment in Kentucky
Arraignment is your first appearance in court, and three things happen: the charge is read to you, you enter a plea, and the judge addresses release conditions and bail.
Kentucky Bench Warrants: How Long They Last and What to Do
A bench warrant in Kentucky does not expire.
Pretrial Diversion in Kentucky: Who Qualifies
Pretrial diversion in Kentucky is available for a Class D felony charge, once every five years, and only if you have no felony conviction in the ten years before the offense.
Kentucky Expungement: Cost, Eligibility and Timeline
$100 for a misdemeanor, $300 for a qualifying Class D felony, after a five-year wait.
Kentucky Criminal Law Guide
How offenses are graded and what each grade carries.
Kentucky Court System
District, circuit, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, and what each decides.
The Kentucky Criminal Case Process
Arrest through arraignment, discovery, plea negotiation, trial and sentencing.
Your Rights During a Kentucky Stop
What your rights are during a stop, an arrest and questioning, and how to invoke them.