As you can see from some of the most common family crimes, these offenses range in type and degree. Some of them are low-level misdemeanors while others are felonies. In certain circumstances, you can face a first-degree felony and decades in prison.
In general, Pennsylvania punishes misdemeanors and felonies as:
Third-Degree Misdemeanors: $2,000 in fines, a maximum of one year of imprisonment.
Second-Degree Misdemeanors: $5,000 in fines, up to two years of incarceration.
First-Degree Misdemeanors: $10,000 in fines, up to five years of imprisonment.
Third-Degree Felonies: $15,000 in fines, up to seven years of incarceration.
Second-Degree Felonies: $25,000 in fines, up to 10 years in prison.
First-Degree Felonies: $25,000 in fines, up to 20 years in prison.