3rd Degree Felony is associated with which jail time?

• A. 2-10 years
• B. 2-20 years
• C. 5-99 years
• D. 180 days-2 years

Answer: (A)

In this scale of penalties, felonies are grouped by degree, and each degree has a defined range of prison time. A third-degree felony carries a sentence of two to ten years in prison, which is why the 2-10 year range is the correct jail time. The other ranges align with different felony degrees or with non-felony offenses: two to twenty years is for a second-degree felony, five to ninety-nine years is for a first-degree felony, and a span like 180 days to two years does not fit the standard felony framework and would be inappropriate for a felony term in this context. Keep in mind that third-degree felonies can also include a fine cap up to $10,000 in addition to any imprisonment.