EDITOR'S NOTE:
This chapter contains references to those sections of the Kentucky Revised Statutes which prohibit the most common offenses against persons. These citations are intended only as convenient references for enforcement officers in citing offenders under state law. It is not the intention of the municipality to incorporate such statutory provisions in this code of ordinances, and such provisions are specifically not incorporated by reference.
OFFENSE KRS SECTION PENALTY CLASS
ASSAULT
First degree 508.010 B felony
Second degree 508.020 C felony
Third degree 508.025 D felony
Fourth degree 508.030 A misdemeanor
Under emotional disturbance 508.040 B misdemeanor or D felony
CRIMINAL ABUSE
First degree 508.100 C felony
Second degree 508.110 D felony
Third degree 508.120 A misdemeanor
CRIMINAL COERCION 509.080 A misdemeanor
CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE 509.070 D felony
KIDNAPPING 509.040 A or B felony; capital offense
MANSLAUGHTER
First degree 507.030 B felony
Second degree 507.040 C felony
MENACING 508.050 B misdemeanor
MURDER 507.020 Capital offense
RECKLESS HOMICIDE 507.050 D felony
TERRORISTIC THREATENING 508.080 A misdemeanor
UNLAWFUL IMPRISONMENT
First degree 509.020 D felony
Second degree 509.030 A misdemeanor
WANTON ENDANGERMENT
First degree 508.060 D felony
Second degree 508.070 A misdemeanor
Penalty, see Ch. 139