The potential prison sentence and fines you may face in the event you are convicted of a violent crime will depend on the grading of your offense. Many violent crimes are graded as either a second-degree crime, which carries a sentence of five to 10 years as a fine of up to $150,000, or as a first-degree crime which carries a sentence of 10 to 30 years (and up to life for crimes like murder) along with a fine of up to $200,000. In addition, most violent crime convictions will require you to serve at least 85 percent of the sentence before you will be eligible for parole.