In New York, felonies are broken down into 6 categories: A-I, A-II, B, C, D, and E. The A-I and A-II charges being the most serious and a class E felony being the least serious felony charges. The chart below identifies the maximum state prison incarceration for all felony convictions.
| Level of Felony | Maximum Incarceration |
| A | Life in Prison |
| B | 25 years |
| C | 15 years |
| D | 7 years |
| E | 4 years |
All felony convictions are serious, can lead to incarceration in State Prison, and the loss of certain civil rights, including voting, the right to possess a weapon, and passport restrictions.