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SENTENCING GUIDELINES

5.B.Severity Level By Statutory Citation

Offenses subject to a mandatory life sentence, including first-degree murder and certain sex offenses under Minnesota Statutes, section 609.3455, subdivision 2, are excluded from the Guidelines by law.

Statute NumberOffense TitleSeverity Level
3.191Altering Engrossed BillUnranked
6.53Refusal to AssistUnranked
35.824Altering Livestock Certificate1
53B.66Money Transmitter Regulations1
62A.41Insurance Regulations1
80A.68 or 80B.10,
subd. 1
or 80C.16, subd. 3(a)(b)
Securities Violation (Over $2,500)4
80A.68 or 80B.10,
subd. 1
or 80C.16, subd. 3(a)(b)
Securities Violation ($2,500 or Less)3
82A.13 or 82A.25Sale of Membership Camping ContractsUnranked
83.43Subdivided Land FraudUnranked
86B.865, subd. 1Certification for Title on Watercraft1
90.41, subd. 1Bribery (State Appraiser and Scaler)4
116C.835Midwest Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste
Compact; Enforcement of Compact and Laws
Unranked
145.412AbortionUnranked
145B.105Forced Execution of a DeclarationUnranked
152.021, subd. 1 or 2 Controlled Substance Crime 1st DegreeD8
152.021, subd. 2aManufacture any Amount of MethamphetamineD9
152.021, subd. 2bAggravated Controlled Substance Crime 1st DegreeD9
152.022Controlled Substance Crime 2nd DegreeD7*
152.023Controlled Substance Crime 3rd DegreeD6
152.024Controlled Substance Crime 4th DegreeD4
152.025, subd. 4(b)Controlled Substance Crime 5th DegreeD2
152.0261Importing Controlled Substances Across State BordersD9
152.0262Possession of Substances with Intent to Manufacture MethamphetamineD5
152.0263, subd. 1Cannabis Possession 1st DegreeD2
152.0264, subd. 1Cannabis Sale 1st DegreeD2
152.0265, subd. 1Cannabis Cultivation 1st DegreeD2
152.027, subd. 6(c)Sale of Synthetic CannabinoidsD2
152.097Sale of Simulated Controlled SubstanceD1
152.136Anhydrous Ammonia (Tamper/Theft/Transport)D3
152.137, subd. 2(a)
or (b)
Exposing a Child or Vulnerable Adult to
Methamphetamine or Related Chemicals
D3
152.137, subd. 2(c)Exposing a Child to FentanylD3
152.33, subd. 1Medical Cannabis Violations (Intentional Diversion)D1
152.33, subd. 2Medical Cannabis Violations (Diversion by patient, registered Designated Caregiver, or Parent)D1
152.33, subd. 4Medical Cannabis Violations (Submission of False Records)D2
168A.30, subd. 1False Information - Certificate of Title Application1
169.09, subd. 14(a)(1)Accidents (Death)2
169.09, subd. 14(a)(2)Accidents (Great Bodily Harm)1
169A.24Felony Driving While Impaired 1st Degree7*
176.178Workers Compensation Fraud (Over $5,000)3
176.178Workers Compensation Fraud ($5,000 or Less)2
201, 203B, 204C
(Chapters)
Voting Violations1
211B.13Bribery, Advancing Money, and Treating Prohibited4
211B.15Corporate Political Contribution ViolationsUnranked
227.50Issuing a Receipt for Goods One Does Not HaveUnranked
227.52Issuing a 2nd Receipt without "Duplicate" on itUnranked
228.45, 228.49,
228.50, 228.51
False Bill of Lading1
240.25Horse Racing (Prohibited Act)Unranked
243.161Interstate Compact ViolationUnranked
243.166, subd. 5(b)Registration of Predatory OffendersI
243.166, subd. 5(c)Registration of Predatory Offenders (2nd or
Subsequent Violations)
I
243.55Bringing Contraband into State Prison4
256.98Welfare Fraud (Over $5,000)3
256.98Welfare Fraud ($5,000 or Less)2
256.984False Declaration1
260E.08(c)Failure to Report Danger to Child's Health (Death)Unranked
268.182Unemployment Benefit Fraud (Over $5,000)3
268.182Unemployment Benefit Fraud ($5,000 or Less)2
268B.185, subd. 3(a)Family and Medical Benefit Fraud (Over $5,000)3
268B.185, subd. 3(b)Family and Medical Benefit Fraud ($5,000 or Less)2
289A.63Tax Evasion Laws3
296A.23, subd. 2Tax on Petroleum and Other Fuels (Willful Evasion)1
297B.10Motor Vehicle Excise TaxUnranked
297D.09, subd. 1aFailure to Affix Stamp on CocaineD6
297D.09, subd. 1aFailure to Affix Stamp on Hallucinogens or PCP
(Angel Dust), Incl. LSD
D6
297D.09, subd. 1aFailure to Affix Stamp on HeroinD6
297D.09, subd. 1aFailure to Affix Stamp on Remaining Schedule I
and II Narcotics
D6
297D.09, subd. 1aFailure to Affix Stamp on Remaining Schedule I, II,
& III Non-Narcotics
D2
297D.09, subd. 1aFailure to Affix Stamp on Illegal CannabisD1
297D.09, subd. 1aFailure to Affix Stamp on Schedule IV SubstanceD1
297E.13, subd. 1-4Gambling Taxes3
297F.20Cigarette Tax and Regulation ViolationsUnranked
297G.19, subd. 3,
4(c), 5(c)
Liquor Taxation (Criminal Penalties)1
297I.90, subd. 1& 2Insurance Tax3
299F.79Intent to Manufacture Explosives5
299F.80, subd. 1Possession of Explosives Without Permit5
299F.82, subd. 1Transfer of Explosives5
299F.83Negligent Discharge of Explosive5
299JPipeline SafetyUnranked
307.08, subd. 2(a)Damages; Illegal Molestation of Human Remains; Burials; Cemeteries3
325D.53, subd. 1(2)(a)Price Fixing/Collusive Bidding6
325D.53, subd. 1(1),
subd. 1(2)(b)(c)
Price Fixing/Collusive Bidding5
325D.53 subd. 1(3),
subd. 2 & 3
Price Fixing/Collusive BiddingUnranked
325E.201Unlawful Transfers or Sales of RecordingsUnranked
325E.21, subd. 6(b)(3)Catalytic Converter Crime (3-10 Converters)2
325E.21, subd. 6(b)(4)Catalytic Converter Crime (11-70 Converters)3
325E.21, subd. 6(b)(5)Catalytic Converter Crime (Over 70 Converters)6
325F.743Precious Metal Dealers, Regulatory Provisions2
325F.755, subd. 7Prize Notices and Solicitations1
340A.701Unlawful Acts Involving Liquor1
343.21,
subd. 9
(c)(d)(g)(i)
Torture or Cruelty to Pet or Companion AnimalUnranked
343.21, subd. 9(f)(h)Service Animal Providing ServiceUnranked
343.31, subd. 1(a)Animal FightingUnranked
346.155Failure to Control a Regulated Animal (Great Bodily Harm or Death)2
349.2127, subd. 1-6;
349.22, subd. 4
Gambling Regulations2
393.07, subd. 10Federal Food Stamp Program (Over $5,000)3
393.07, subd. 10Federal Food Stamp Program ($5,000 or Less)2
471.392False Declaration of Claim (Over $5,000)3
471.392False Declaration of Claim ($5,000 or Less)2
508.80Fraudulent Instrument or Entry for Procuring a Certificate of Title1
514.02, subd. 1(b)Non-payment for Improvement (Over $5,000;
Proceeds of Payments; Acts Constituting Theft)
3
514.02, subd. 1(b)Non-payment for Improvement ($5,000 or Less;
Proceeds of Payments; Acts Constituting Theft)
2
518B.01, subd. 14(d)Violation of an Order for Protection4
588.20, subd. 1Failure to Appear in Court1
609.165, subd. 1bCertain Persons Not to Have Firearms or Ammunition6
609.19, subd. 1Murder 2nd Degree (Intentional Murder; Unintentional Drive-By-Shootings)11
609.19, subd. 2Murder 2nd Degree (Unintentional Murder)10
609.195(a)Murder 3rd Degree10
609.195(b)Murder 3rd Degree9
609.20(1), (2) & (5)Manslaughter 1st Degree9
609.20(3) & (4)Manslaughter 1st Degree8
609.205(1) & (5)Manslaughter 2nd Degree - Culpable Negligence8
609.205(2), (3) & (4)Manslaughter 2nd Degree - Hunting Accident5
609.2112, subd. 1(a)Criminal Vehicular Homicide (Death)8
609.2112, subd. 1(b)Criminal Vehicular Homicide (Death, and Qualified Prior Conviction)81
609.2113, subd. 1Criminal Vehicular Operation (Great Bodily Harm)5
609.2113, subd. 2Criminal Vehicular Operation (Substantial Bodily Harm)3
609.2114, subd. 1(a)Criminal Vehicular Operation (Death to an Unborn Child)8
609.2114, subd. 1(b)Criminal Vehicular Operation (Death to an Unborn Child, and Qualified Prior Conviction)81
609.2114, subd. 2Criminal Vehicular Operation (Injury to an Unborn Child)5
609.215Aiding SuicideUnranked
609.221, subd. 1Assault 1st Degree (Great Bodily Harm)9
609.221, subd. 2Assault 1st Degree (Deadly Force Against Official)9
609.221, subd. 3Assault 1st Degree (Great Bodily Harm Upon Official)10
609.221, subd. 4Assault 1st Degree (Great Bodily Harm Upon Official by Dangerous Weapon or Deadly Force)11***
609.222Assault 2nd Degree (Dangerous Weapon)6
609.223, subd. 1Assault 3rd Degree (Substantial Bodily Harm)4**
609.223, subd. 2Assault 3rd Degree (Bodily Harm, Pattern of Child Abuse)4
609.223, subd. 3Assault 3rd Degree (Bodily Harm, Victim under 4)4
609.2231, subd. 1Assault 4th Degree (Peace Officer)1
609.2231, subd. 2Assault 4th Degree (Firefighters and Emergency Medical Personnel)1
609.2231, subd. 3Assault 4th Degree (Corrections Employee, Prosecutor, Judge, Probation Officer)1**
609.2231, subd. 3aAssault 4th Degree (Secure Treatment Facility Personnel)1**
609.2231, subd. 4(b)Assault 4th Degree Motivated by Bias1***
609.2233Felony Assault Motivated by BiasSee Note2
609.224, subd. 4Assault 5th Degree (3rd or Subsequent Violation)4
609.2241Knowing Transfer of Communicable DiseaseSee Note3
609.2242, subd. 4Domestic Assault4
609.2245Female Genital MutilationUnranked
609.2247Domestic Assault by Strangulation4
609.228Great Bodily Harm Caused by Distribution of Drugs8
609.229, subd. 3(a)Crime Committed for Benefit of GangSee Note4
609.229, subd. 3(c)Crime Committed for Benefit of Gang1
609.2325, subd. 3(1)Criminal Abuse of Vulnerable Adult (Death)9
609.2325, subd. 3(2)Criminal Abuse of Vulnerable Adult (Great Bodily Harm)8
609.2325, subd. 3(3)Criminal Abuse of Vulnerable Adult (Substantial
Bodily Harm)
4
609.233, subd. 3(1)Deprivation of Vulnerable Adult (Great Bodily Harm)8
609.233, subd. 3(2)Deprivation of Vulnerable Adult (Substantial Bodily Harm)5
609.2334, subd. 13(c)Violation of a Financial Exploitation Protective Order4
609.2335Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult (Over $35,000)7
609.2335Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult (Over $5,000)5
609.2335Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult ($5,000 or Less)4
609.235Use of Drugs to Injure or Facilitate Crime4
609.24Simple Robbery5
609.245, subd. 1Aggravated Robbery 1st Degree8
609.245, subd. 2Aggravated Robbery 2nd Degree6
609.247, subd. 2Carjacking 1st Degree9
609.247, subd. 3Carjacking 2nd Degree7
609.247, subd. 4Carjacking 3rd Degree6
609.25, subd. 2(1)Kidnapping (Safe Release/No Great Bodily Harm)6
609.25, subd. 2(2)(i)Kidnapping (Not Released in Safe Place)8
609.25, subd. 2(2)(ii)Kidnapping (Great Bodily Harm)9
609.25, subd. 2(2)(iii)Kidnapping (Victim under 16)8
609.255, subd. 2False Imprisonment (Restraint)3
609.255, subd. 3(b)False Imprisonment (Demonstrable Bodily Harm)3
609.255, subd. 3(c)False Imprisonment (Substantial Bodily Harm)4
609.26, subd. 6(a)-(1)Depriving Another of Cust. or Parental Rights1
609.26, subd. 6(a)-(2)Depriving Another of Cust. or Parental Rights3
609.2662(1)Murder of an Unborn Child 2nd Degree11
609.2662(2)Murder of an Unborn Child 2nd Degree10
609.2663Murder of an Unborn Child 3rd Degree10
609.2664(1) & (2)Manslaughter of an Unborn Child 1st Degree9
609.2664-(3)Manslaughter of an Unborn Child 1st Degree8
609.2665-(1)Manslaughter of an Unborn Child 2nd Degree8
609.2665-(2), (3), & (4)Manslaughter of an Unborn Child 2nd Degree5
609.267Assault of an Unborn Child 1st Degree9
609.2671Assault of an Unborn Child 2nd Degree4
609.268, subd. 1Death of an Unborn Child in Commission of Crime9
609.268, subd. 2Injury of an Unborn Child in Commission of Crime4
609.27, subd. 1(1)Coercion (Threat Bodily Harm)3
609.27, subd. 1(2), (3), (4), (5), & (6)Coercion (Property Value $2,500 or more)3
609.27, subd. 1(2), (3), (4), (5), & (6)Coercion (Property Value $301 - $2,500)2
609.282, subd. 1Labor Trafficking (Death)9
609.282, subd. 1a(1)Labor Trafficking (Minor Victim)8
609.282, subd. 1a(2)Labor Trafficking (Extended Period of Time)7
609.282, subd. 1a(3)Labor Trafficking (Great Bodily Harm)8
609.282, subd. 2Labor Trafficking6
609.283Unlawful Conduct with Documents in Furtherance
of Labor or Sex Trafficking
Unranked
609.31Leaving State to Evade Paternity1
609.322, subd. 1(a)Sex Trafficking 1st DegreeB***
609.322, subd. 1(a) with ref. to subd 1(b)Aggravated Sex Trafficking 1st DegreeA
609.322, subd. 1aSex Trafficking 2nd DegreeC
609.322, subd. 1a
with ref. to subd. 1(b)
Aggravated Sex Trafficking 2nd DegreeB
609.324, subd. 1(a)Engage or Hire a Minor to Engage in Prostitution9
609.324, subd. 1(b)Engage or Hire a Minor to Engage in Prostitution5
609.324, subd. 1(c)Engage or Hire a Minor to Engage in Prostitution3
609.324, subd. 2(b)Patrons of Prostitution (2nd or Subsequent Violation)3
609.3242, subd. 2(2)Prostitution Crimes (Gross Misd. Level) Committed
in School or Park Zones
1
609.342Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st DegreeA
609.343, subd. 1(a)(b)(c)(d)(e) & 1a(a)(b)(c)(d)(h)(i)Criminal Sexual Conduct 2nd DegreeB***
609.343, subd. 1a(e)(f)(g)Criminal Sexual Conduct 2nd DegreeD
609.344, subd. 1(a)(b)(c)(d) & 1a(c)(d)(g)(h)(i)Criminal Sexual Conduct 3rd DegreeC***
609.344, subd. 1a(a)Criminal Sexual Conduct 3rd Degree (By Definition Perpetrator Must be a Juvenile)D
609.344, subd. 1a(e)(f)
or subd. 1a(b) with ref. to subd. 2(1)
Criminal Sexual Conduct 3rd DegreeD
609.344, subd. 1a(b) with ref. to subd. 2(2)Criminal Sexual Conduct 3rd Degree (Actor between
24 mos. and 36 mos. older than Complainant)
G
609.345, subd. 1(a)(b)(c)(d) & 1a(c)(d)(g)(h)(i)Criminal Sexual Conduct 4th DegreeE
609.345, subd. 1a(a)Criminal Sexual Conduct 4th Degree (By Definition
Perpetrator Must be a Juvenile)
F
609.345, subd. 1a(b)(e)(f)Criminal Sexual Conduct 4th DegreeF
609.3451, subd. 3(a)Criminal Sexual Conduct 5th Degree
(Nonconsensual Penetration)
H
609.3451, subd. 3(b)Criminal Sexual Conduct 5th Degree (2nd or
Subsequent Violation)
F
609.3453Criminal Sexual Predatory ConductSee Note6
609.3458, subd. 1(a)Sexual Extortion (Contact)E
609.3458, subd. 1(b)Sexual Extortion (Penetration)C
609.352, subd. 2Solicitation of Children to Engage in Sexual ConductG
609.352, subd. 2aSolicitation of Children to Engage in Sexual Conduct (Electronic)G
609.355BigamyUnranked
609.365IncestUnranked
609.375, subd. 2aNonsupport of Spouse or Child1
609.377, subd. 3Malicious Punishment of Child (2nd or Subsequent Violation)4
609.377, subd. 4Malicious Punishment of Child (Bodily Harm)4
609.377, subd. 5Malicious Punishment of Child (Substantial Bodily Harm)4
609.377, subd. 6Malicious Punishment of Child (Great Bodily Harm)8
609.3775Child Torture8
609.378Child Neglect/Endangerment5
609.385TreasonUnranked
609.39Misprision of TreasonUnranked
609.395Obstructing Military ForcesUnranked
609.396, subd. 2Unauthorized Presence in Hazardous Military Area3
609.42, subd. 1,
all sections
Bribery4
609.425Corrupting LegislatorUnranked
609.445Failure to Pay Over State Funds (Over $5,000)3
609.445Failure to Pay Over State Funds ($5,000 or Less)2
609.455Permitting False Claims Against Government
(Over $5,000)
3
609.455Permitting False Claims Against Government
($5,000 or Less)
2
609.465Presenting False Claims to Public Officer
(Over $5,000)
3
609.465Presenting False Claims to Public Officer
($5,000, or Less)
2
609.466Medical Assistance Fraud (Over $35,000)6
609.466Medical Assistance Fraud (Over $5,000)3
609.466Medical Assistance Fraud ($5,000 or Less)2
609.4751, subd. 3Impersonating a Peace Officer2***
609.476, subd. 3Publishing Personal Information of Judicial Official
(Bodily Harm)
4
609.48, subd. 4(1)Perjury (Felony Trial)5
609.48, subd. 4(2)Perjury (Other Trial)4
609.485, subd. 4(a)(1)Escape from Felony Offense37
609.485, subd. 4(a)(2)Escape, Mental Illness1***
609.485, subd. 4(a)(3)Escape with Violence from Gross Misdemeanor
or Misdemeanor Offense
Unranked
609.485, subd. 4(a)(4)Escape from Civil Commitment1***
609.485, subd. 4(a)(5)Escape from Civil Commitment, Sexually Dangerous
Persons
3
609.485, subd. 4(b)Escape with Violence from Felony Offense8
609.485, subd. 4(f)Escape from Electronic Monitoring3
609.486Bullet-Resistant Vest During Crime1
609.487, subd. 3Fleeing Peace Officer1
609.487, subd. 4(a)Fleeing Peace Officer (Death)10
609.487, subd. 4(b)Fleeing Peace Officer (Great Bodily Harm)6
609.487, subd. 4(c)Fleeing Peace Officer (Substantial Bodily Harm)4
609.49Failure to Appear in Court1
609.493Solicitation of Mentally Impaired PersonsSee Note8
609.494, subd. 2(b)Solicitation of JuvenilesSee Note8
609.495, subd. 1Aiding an Offender to Avoid Arrest1
609.495, subd. 3Accomplice after the FactUnranked
609.495, subd. 4Taking Responsibility for Criminal ActsSee Note9
609.496; 609.497Concealing Criminal Proceeds; Engaging in BusinessUnranked
609.4971Warning Subject of InvestigationUnranked
609.4975Warning Subject of Surveillance or SearchUnranked
609.498, subd. 1aTampering with a Witness 1st Degree5
609.498, subd. 1bTampering with a Witness Aggravated 1st Degree9
609.50, subd. 2Obstructing Legal Process, Arrest, Firefighting, or Ambulance Service Personnel Crew3
609.502, subd. 1(1)Interference with a Dead Body or Scene of Death4
609.504Disarming a Peace Officer3
609.52, all sections10Theft of Public Funds (Over $5,000)3
609.52, all sections10Theft of Public Funds ($5,000 or Less)2
609.52, all sections10Theft from Person4
609.52, all sections10Theft of Public Records3
609.52, all sections10Theft (Looting)2
609.52, subd. 2(a)(1)Theft (Over $5,000)3
609.52, subd. 2(a)(1)Theft ($5,000 or Less)2
609.52, subd. 2(a)(1)Theft of a Motor Vehicle411
609.52, subd. 2(a)(2)Taking Pledged Property (Over $5,000)3
609.52, subd. 2(a)(2)Taking Pledged Property ($5,000 or Less)2
609.52, subd. 2(a)(3) with subd. 3(1)Theft by Check/False Representation (Over $35,000)6
609.52, subd. 2(a)(3)(i)Theft by Check ($5,001 - $35,000)3
609.52, subd. 2(a)(3)(i)Theft by Check ($5,000 or Less)2
609.52, subd. 2(a)(3)(ii-v)Theft by False Representation ($5,001 - $35,000)3
609.52, subd. 2(a)(3)(ii-v)Theft by False Representation ($5,000 or Less)2
609.52, subd. 2(a)(4) with subd. 3(1)Theft by Trick (Over $35,000)6
609.52, subd. 2(a)(4)Theft by Trick ($5,001 - $35,000)3
609.52, subd. 2(a)(4)Theft by Trick ($5,000 or Less)2
609.52, subd. 2(a)(5)Temporary Theft (Over $5,000)3
609.52, subd. 2(a)(5)Temporary Theft ($5,000 or Less)2
609.52, subd. 2(a)(6)Refusing to Return Lost Property (Over $5,000)3
609.52, subd. 2(a)(6)Refusing to Return Lost Property ($5,000 or Less)2
609.52, subd. 2(a)(7)Theft from Coin Operated Machine (Over $5,000)3
609.52, subd. 2(a)(7)Theft from Coin Operated Machine ($5,000 or Less)2
609.52, subd. 2(a)(8)Theft of Trade Secret3
609.52, subd. 2(a)(9)Theft of Leased Property (Over $5,000)3
609.52, subd. 2(a)(9)Theft of Leased Property ($5,000 or Less)2
609.52, subd. 2(a)(10) & (11)Altering Serial Number (Over $5,000)3
609.52, subd. 2(a)(10) & (11)Altering Serial Number ($5,000 or Less)2
609.52, subd. 2(a)(12)Theft of Cable TV Services (Over $5,000)3
609.52, subd. 2(a)(13)Theft of Cable TV Services ($5,000 or Less)2
609.52, subd. 2(a)(13)Theft of Services (Over $5,000)3
609.52, subd. 2(a)(13)Theft of Services ($5,000 or Less)2
609.52, subd. 2(a)(14)Theft of Telecommunication Services (Over $5,000)3
609.52, subd. 2(a)(14)Theft of Telecommunication Services ($5,000 or Less)2
609.52, subd. 2(a)(15)(16)
with subd. 3(1)
Diversion of Corporate Property (Over $35,000)6
609.52, subd. 2(a)(15)(16)Diversion of Corporate Property ($5,001 - $35,000)3
609.52, subd. 2(a)(15)(16)Diversion of Corporate Property ($5,000 or Less)2
609.52, subd. 2(a)(17)10Motor Vehicle Use Without Consent311
609.52, subd. 2(a)(18)Theft of Motor Fuel from Retailer (Over $5,000)3
609.52, subd. 2(a)(18)Theft of Motor Fuel from Retailer ($5,000 or Less)2
609.52, subd. 2(a)(19) with subd. 3(1)Wage Theft (Over $35,000)6
609.52, subd. 2(a)(19)Wage Theft ($5,001-$35,000)3
609.52, subd. 2(a)(19)Wage Theft ($5,000 or Less)2
609.52, subd. 3a(1)Theft ($1,000 or Less; Risk of Bodily Harm)2
609.52, subd. 3a(2)Theft (Over $1,000; Risk of Bodily Harm)See Note12
609.52, subd. 3a(2)Theft ($501-$1,000, and Prior Conviction; Risk of
Bodily Harm)
See Note12
609.52, subd. 3(1)Theft of Firearm4
609.52, subd. 3(2)Theft of Incendiary Device4
609.52, subd. 3(2)Theft of Controlled Substances4
609.52, subd. 3(3)(b)Theft of Controlled Substances3
609.52, subd. 3(3)(d)(iii)Theft from an Abandoned or Vacant Building ($1,000 or Less)1
609.521Possession of Shoplifting Gear3
609.522, subd. 3(1)Organized Retail Theft (Over $5,000)4
609.522, subd. 3(2)Organized Retail Theft ($1,001-$5,000, or $501-$1,000 and Prior Convictions)3
609.522, subd. 3(3)Organized Retail Theft ($501-$1,000, or $500 or Less and Prior Convictions)1
609.525, all sectionsBringing Stolen Goods into State (Over $5,000)3
609.525, all sectionsBringing Stolen Goods into State ($1,001 - $5,000)2
609.525, all sectionsBringing Stolen Goods into State ($501 - $1,000, w/Previous Conviction)2
609.526Precious Metal and Scrap Metal Dealers, Receiving Stolen Goods (2nd or Subsequent Violations)4
609.526, subd. 2(1)Precious Metal and Scrap Metal Dealers, Receiving Stolen Goods ($1,000 or More)3
609.526, subd. 2(2)Precious Metal and Scrap Metal Dealers, Receiving Stolen Goods (Less than $1,000)2
609.527, subd. 3(3)Identity Theft (2-3 Direct Victims or $501-$2,500 Loss)2
609.527, subd. 3(4)Identity Theft (4-7 Direct Victims or Loss Over $2,500)3
609.527, subd. 3(5)Identity Theft (8 or More Direct Victims or Loss Over $35,000)8
609.527, subd. 3(6)Identity Theft (Related to Child Sexual Abuse Material)8
609.527, subd. 5aElectronic Use of False Pretense to Obtain Identity2
609.527, subd. 5bUnlawful Possession or Use of Scanning Device or Reencoder2
609.528, subd. 3(3)Possession or Sale of Stolen or Counterfeit Check2
609.528, subd. 3(4)Possession or Sale of Stolen or Counterfeit Check3
609.529Mail Theft2
609.53Receiving Stolen Goods (Over $5,000)3
609.53Receiving Stolen Goods ($5,000 or Less)2
609.53Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm)4
609.535, subd. 2a(a)(1)Dishonored Check (Over $500)2
609.54, all sectionsEmbezzlement of Public Funds (Over $2,500)3
609.54, all sectionsEmbezzlement of Public Funds ($2,500 or Less)2
609.542, subd. 4(1)Unauthorized Human Services Remunerations (Over $35,000)6
609.542, subd. 4(2)Unauthorized Human Services Remunerations (Over $5,000)3
609.542, subd. 4(3)Unauthorized Human Services Remunerations ($5,000 or Less)2
609.551, all sectionsRustling of Livestock (Over $2,500)3
609.551, all sectionsRustling of Livestock ($2,500 or Less)2
609.561, all sectionsArson 1st Degree8
609.562Arson 2nd Degree5
609.563, all sectionsArson 3rd Degree3
609.5641, subd. 1a(a)Wildfire Arson2
609.5641, subd. 1a(b)Wildfire Arson (Damage over Five Dwellings, Burns 500 Acres or More, or Crops in Excess of $100,000)7
609.5641, subd. 1a(c)Wildfire Arson (Damage over 100 Dwellings, Burns 1,500 Acres or More, or Crops in Excess of $250,000)8
609.5641, subd. 1a(d)Wildfire Arson (Demonstrable Bodily Harm)5
609.576, subd. 1(1)Negligent Fires (Great Bodily Harm)4
609.576, subd. 1(3)(iii)Negligent Fires (Damage $2,500 or More)2
609.576, subd. 2Dangerous Smoking3
609.582, subd. 1(a)Burglary 1st Degree (Occupied Dwelling)613
609.582, subd. 1(b)(c)Burglary 1st Degree (w/Weapon or Assault)8
609.582, subd. 2(a)(1)(2)Burglary 2nd Degree (Dwelling/Bank)5
609.582, subd. 2(a)(3)(4)Burglary 2nd Degree (Pharmacy/Tool)4
609.582, subd. 2(b)Burglary 2nd Degree (Government Building, Religious Est., Historic Property, or School Building)5
609.582, subd. 3(a)Burglary 3rd Degree (Nonresidential)4
609.582, subd. 3(b)Burglary 3rd Degree (Shoplifting Contrary to Trespass Notice, 2nd or Subsequent)3
609.586, subd. 2Possession of Code Grabbing Devices3
609.59Possession of Burglary Tools3
609.591, subd. 3(1)Hinder Logging (Great Bodily Harm)3
609.593Damage or Theft (Energy Transmission or Telecommunications)3
609.594Damage to Property (Critical Service Facilities,
Utilities, and Pipelines)
Unranked
609.595, subd. 1(1) & (2)Damage to Property (Risk Bodily Harm, Public Safety Motor Vehicle)3
609.595, subd. 1(3),
(4) & (5)
Damage to Property (Service to Public, Over $1,000, Over $500 and Subsequent)2
609.595, subd. 1a(a)Damage to Property (Motivated by Bias)1***
609.596, subd. 1Killing or Harming a Public Safety DogUnranked
609.597, subd. 3(3)Assaulting or Harming a Police Horse1***
609.597, subd. 3(1) & (2)Assaulting or Harming a Police HorseUnranked
609.611, all sectionsDefrauding Insurer (Over $5,000)3
609.611, all sectionsDefrauding Insurer ($5,000 or Less)2
609.612Insurance Fraud (Employment of Runners)Unranked
609.615, all sectionsDefeating Security on Realty (Over $5,000)3
609.615, all sectionsDefeating Security on Realty ($5,000 or Less)2
609.62, all sectionsDefeating Security on Personalty (Over $5,000)3
609.62, all sectionsDefeating Security on Personalty ($5,000 or Less)2
609.625, all sectionsAggravated Forgery (Non-Check)2
609.63, all sectionsForgery1
609.631, subd. 4(1)Check Forgery (Over $35,000)5
609.631, subd. 4(2)Check Forgery (Over $2,500)3
609.631, subd. 4(3)(a)Check Forgery ($251 - $2,500)2
609.631, subd. 4(3)(b)Check Forgery ($250 or Less)1
609.632, subd. 3 with subd. 4(b)(1)Offering Counterfeit Currency (Over $35,000)6
609.632, subd. 3 with subd. 4(b)(2)Offering Counterfeit Currency ($5,001-$35,000)3
609.632, subd. 3 with subd. 4(b)(3)Offering Counterfeit Currency ($5,000 or Less)2
609.632, subd. 1 & 2 with subd. 4(a)Counterfeiting Currency (Manufacturing or Printing/Means for False Reproduction)Unranked
609.635Obtaining Signature by False Pretense2
609.64Recording, Filing of Forged Instrument2
609.645Fraudulent Statements1
609.65(1)False Certification by Notary Public1
609.651, subd. 1 with 4(a)State Lottery Fraud1
609.651, subd. 1 with 4(b) and subd. 2 & 3State Lottery FraudUnranked
609.652Fraudulent Drivers' Licenses and Identification Cards1
609.66, subd. 1a(a)(1)Firearm Suppressor2
609.66, subd. 1a(a)(1)Firearm Suppressor (Public Housing, School or Park Zone)3
609.66, subd. 1a(a)(2)
& (3)
Discharge of Firearm (Public Housing, School or Park Zone)2
609.66, subd. 1a(a)(2)Discharge of Firearm (Intentional)2
609.66, subd. 1a(a)(3)Discharge of Firearm (Reckless)1
609.66, subd. 1bFurnishing Firearm to a Minor2
609.66, subd. 1cFurnishing a Dangerous Weapon2
609.66, subd. 1d(a)Dangerous Weapons on School Property4
609.66, subd. 1e(a)(1)Drive-By Shooting (Unoccupied Motor Vehicle or Building)3
609.66, subd. 1e(a)(2)
& (3)
Drive-By Shooting (Toward a Person or Occupied Motor Vehicle or Building)8
609.66, subd. 1gWeapon in Courthouse/Certain State Buildings4
609.662, subd. 2(b)(1)Duty to Render Aid (Death or Great Bodily Harm)2
609.662, subd. 2(b)(2)Duty to Render Aid (Substantial Bodily Harm)1***
609.667Remove or Alter Serial Number on Firearm1
609.668, subd. 6Explosive Devices/Incendiary Devices6
609.67, subd. 2(a)Machine Gun, Trigger Activator, or Conversion Kit8
609.67, subd. 2(b)Short-Barreled Shotgun3
609.671Hazardous WastesUnranked
609.686, subd. 2Tampering w/Fire Alarm System (Results in Bodily Harm)3
609.686, subd. 2Tampering w/Fire Alarm System (Potential for Bodily Harm)1
609.687, subd. 3(1)Adulteration Resulting in Death11
609.687, subd. 3(2)Adulteration Resulting in Bodily Harm4
609.687, subd. 3(3)AdulterationUnranked
609.71, subd. 1Riot 1st Degree8
609.71, subd. 2Riot 2nd Degree2
609.712Real/Simulated Weapons of Mass DestructionUnranked
609.713, subd. 1Threats of Violence (Terror/Evacuation)4
609.713, subd. 2Threats of Violence (Bomb Threat)2
609.713, subd. 3(a)Threats of Violence (Replica Firearm)1***
609.714Offense in Furtherance of TerrorismSee Note14
609.746, subd. 1(g)Interference with Privacy (2nd or Subsequent Violation or Minor Victim)1
609.746, subd. 1(h)Surreptitious Observation Device (Minor Victim and Sexual Intent)G***
609.746, subd. 1(j)Surreptitious Photography Under or Around Clothing (3rd or Subsequent Violation)3
609.7475Fraudulent or Improper Financing StatementsUnranked
609.748, subd. 6(d)Violation of Harassment Restraining Order4
609.749, subd. 3(a)(b)Harassment (Aggravated Violations)4
609.749, subd. 4(a)Harassment (2nd Violation)4
609.749, subd. 4(b)Harassment (3rd or Subsequent Violations)5
609.749, subd. 5Stalking5
609.76, subd. 2Sports Bookmaking4
609.76, subd. 3, 4, 5,
6, & 7
Gambling Acts (Cheating, Certain Devices Prohibited; Counterfeit Chips; Manufacture, Sale, Modification of Devices; Instruction)Unranked
609.763Lawful Gambling FraudUnranked
609.771, subd. 3(a)(1)Using Deep Fake Technology to Influence an
Election (2nd or Subsequent Violation)
Unranked
609.776Interference with Emergency Communications5***
609.78, subd. 2a(1)Fictitious Emergency Call (Great Bodily Harm or Death)8
609.78, subd. 2a(2)Fictitious Emergency Call (Substantial Bodily Harm)3
609.78, subd. 2b(1)Emergency Telephone Calls and Communications (3rd or Subsequent, Making Calls When No Emergency Exists)4
609.78, subd. 2b(2)Emergency Telephone Calls and Communications (Blocks, Interferes, Prevents Using Multiple Communication Devices or Electronic Means)5
609.78, subd. 2cFictitious Emergency Call (Response to Home of Official)1*
609.80, subd. 2Cable Communication Systems Interference1
609.816Wrongful Employment at a Child Care Center (Over $5,000)3
609.816Wrongful Employment at a Child Care Center ($5,000 or Less)2
609.82, all sectionsFraud in Obtaining Credit (Over $5,000)3
609.82, all sectionsFraud in Obtaining Credit ($5,000 or Less)2
609.821, subd. 2(1)(2)
(5)(6)(7)(8)
Financial Transaction Card Fraud (Over $2,500)3
609.821, subd. 2(1)(2)
(5)(6)(7)(8)
Financial Transaction Card Fraud ($2,500 or Less)2
609.821, subd. 2(3)(4)Financial Transaction Card Fraud1
609.821, subd. 3(a)(1)(i)Financial Transaction Card Fraud (Over $35,000)5
609.822Residential Mortgage Fraud2
609.825, subd. 2Bribery of Participant or Official in Contest2
609.83Falsely Impersonating AnotherUnranked
609.84Sale of Human Remains3
609.85(1)Dangerous Trespass, Railroad Tracks3
609.851, subd. 2False Traffic Signal3
609.855, subd 2(c)(1)Interference with Transit Operator1
609.855, subd. 5Discharge Firearm at Occupied Transit
Vehicle/Facility
6
609.855, subd. 5Discharge Firearm at Unoccupied Transit Vehicle/Facility1
609.856Police Radios During Commission of CrimeUnranked
609.86Commercial Bribery4
609.88Computer Damage (Over $2,500)3
609.88Computer Damage ($2,500 or Less)2
609.89Computer Theft (Over $2,500)3
609.89Computer Theft ($2,500 or Less)2
609.891, subd. 2(a) & (b)Unauthorized Computer Access (Grave Risk or Subsequent)Unranked
609.891, subd. 2(c)Unauthorized Computer Access (Electronic Terminal)2
609.8912Computer EncryptionUnranked
609.893, subd. 1Telecommunications and Information Services; Obtaining Services by Fraud (Over $2,500)3
609.893, subd. 1Telecommunications and Information Services; Obtaining Services by Fraud ($2,500 or Less)2
609.893, subd. 2Telecommunications and Information Services; Facilitation of Telecommunications Fraud2
609.894, subd. 3Cellular Counterfeiting 2nd Degree1
609.894, subd. 4Cellular Counterfeiting 1st Degree2
609.895, subd. 3(a)Counterfeited Intellectual Property2
609.895, subd. 3(b)Counterfeited Intellectual Property1
609.896Criminal Use of Real Property (Movie Pirating)1
609.904Racketeering (RICO)Unranked
617.20AbortionUnranked
617.22AbortionUnranked
617.23, subd. 3Indecent ExposureG
617.241, subd. 4Obscene Materials - DistributionUnranked
617.246, subd. 2(a); 3(a); 4(a)Use of Minors in Sexual Performance or Child Sexual Abuse MaterialD
617.246, subd. 2(b); 3(b); 4(b)Use of Minors in Sexual Performance or Child Sexual Abuse Material (Subsequent, by Predatory Offender, or Child Under 14)C***
617.247, subd. 3(a)Dissemination of Child Sexual Abuse MaterialE***
617.247, subd. 3(b)Dissemination of Child Sexual Abuse Material (Subsequent, by Predatory Offender, or Child Under 14)C***
617.247, subd. 4(a)Possession of Child Sexual Abuse MaterialG
617.247, subd. 4(b)Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (Subsequent,
by Predatory Offender, or Child Under 14)
E
617.261, subd. 2(b)Nonconsensual Dissemination of Private Sexual
Images
3
617.262, subd. 3(b)Nonconsensual Dissemination of a Deep Fake
Depicting Intimate Parts or Sexual Acts
3
624.713, subd. 2(a)Certain Persons Not to Have Firearms or Ammunition3
624.713, subd. 2(b)Certain Persons Not to Have Firearms or Ammunition6
624.7131, subd. 11False Statement to Obtain Firearm Transferee Permit1
624.7132, subd. 15(b)Transfer Pistol to Minor2
624.714, subd. 1aPistol Without Permit (Subsequent Violations)1
624.7141, subd. 1Transferring Firearm to Ineligible Person2***
624.7141, subd. 2Transferring Firearm to Ineligible Person (Aggravated)5
624.7181, subd. 2Assault Weapon in Public (Under 21)1
624.731, subd. 8(a)Tear Gas and Tear Gas Compounds; Electronic Incapacitation Devices3
624.732, subd. 2Intentional Release of Harmful Substance3
624.7191Metal Penetrating BulletsUnranked
626A.02, subd. 4;
626A.03, subd. 1(b)(ii);
626A.26, subd. 2(1)(ii)
Wire Communications ViolationsUnranked
629.75, subd. 2(d)Violation of a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order4
641.165, subd. 2(b)Bring Dangerous Weapon into County Jail4

* See section 2.C. and Appendix 1 to determine the presumptive disposition.

** See section 2.C. and Appendix 1 to determine the presumptive disposition for assault committed by a State prison inmate or for assault on secure treatment facility personnel by persons committed to the Minnesota Sex Offender Program.

*** See section 2.C.2 and Appendix 3 to determine the presumptive duration. Depending on the offender's criminal history score, the presumptive duration may exceed the statutory maximum.

1 See section 2.G.11 to determine the presumptive sentence.

2 See section 2.G.10 to determine the presumptive sentence.

3 See section 2.A.5 to determine the presumptive sentence.

4 See section 2.G.9 to determine the presumptive sentence.

5 See section 2.G. to determine the presumptive sentence.

6 See section 2.G.8 to determine the presumptive sentence.

7 See section 2.C. and Appendix 1 to determine the presumptive disposition for an escape from an executed sentence.

8 See section 2.G.3 to determine the presumptive sentence.

9 See section 2.G.6 to determine the presumptive sentence.

10 Includes offenses sentenced according to Minnesota Statutes, section 609.52, subdivision 3(3)(d).

11 See Comment 2.A.05 for commentary on motor vehicle offense severity levels.

12 See section 2.A.2.a-b to determine the severity level.

13 See section 2.C.3.b and Appendix 1 to determine the presumptive disposition.

14 See section 2.G.7 to determine the presumptive sentence.