What is the penalty for felonies in Kentucky?

• A. A fine only.
• B. Typically, one year or more of imprisonment.
• C. Death penalty mandatory for some felonies.
• D. Community service only.

Answer: (D)

Felonies in Kentucky are punished primarily with prison time. They’re organized into three classes, each with its own sentencing range. A Class A felony carries the longest term, typically at least 20 years up to life in prison. Class B felonies have a range from about 10 to 20 years, and Class C felonies range from about 5 to 10 years. Fines can be a part of the sentence, but the core consequence for a felony is confinement, not that a case ends with just a fine or community service. There is no mandatory death penalty for felonies in Kentucky; capital punishment is not imposed as a standard sentence for felonies.