What is the typical punishment for a felony in Indiana?

In Indiana, the typical punishment for a felony is imprisonment for more than one year. Felonies are serious crimes that are generally classified into different levels (e.g., Level 1 through Level 6), each carrying its own range of potential penalties. For instance, a Level 1 felony may result in a sentence of 20 to 40 years, while a Level 6 felony could lead to a sentence of six months to 2.5 years, but still exceeds one year in cases involving higher-level felonies.

The nature of felonies mandates that they are more severe than misdemeanors, which typically carry shorter sentences of less than one year in jail. Other options such as being found innocent (which would lead to no punishment) or receiving a probation sentence without jail time generally apply to less severe offenses or under specific circumstances. Therefore, the legal framework in Indiana clearly defines imprisonment for over one year as the standard consequence for felony convictions.