White Collar Crimes Charges in Kentucky
White collar charges in Kentucky are usually theft or fraud statutes applied to a business setting, which means they are graded by amount in the same way ordinary theft is. Many are charged alongside a federal investigation.
What the statute carries
| Theft by deception | Graded by value under KRS 514.040, on the same thresholds as theft by unlawful taking |
|---|---|
| $1,000 to under $10,000 | Class D felony, 1 to 5 years |
| $10,000 to under $1,000,000 | Class C felony, 5 to 10 years |
Source: KRS 514.030, KRS 532.060. Checked 2026-09-20.
Three things people get wrong
- Because grading follows the dollar amount, how the Commonwealth aggregates separate transactions often matters more than any single act.
- A felony fine runs $1,000 to $10,000 or double the gain from the offense, whichever is greater.
- Restitution is separate from the fine and is not capped by it.
Questions people ask about this charge
How Kentucky grades an offense
| Grade | Prison or jail | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A felony | 20 to 50 years, or life | $1,000 to $10,000, or double the gain |
| Class B felony | 10 to 20 years | $1,000 to $10,000, or double the gain |
| Class C felony | 5 to 10 years | $1,000 to $10,000, or double the gain |
| Class D felony | 1 to 5 years | $1,000 to $10,000, or double the gain |
| Class A misdemeanor | Up to 12 months | Up to $500 |
| Class B misdemeanor | Up to 90 days | Up to $250 |
| Violation | No jail | Up to $250 |
Sources: KRS 532.060, KRS 532.090, KRS 534.030, KRS 534.040.
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