What is the fine for a Class A-I felony (controlled substance, and not a corporation)?

• A. $50,000
• B. $100,000
• C. $30,000
• D. $15,000

Answer: (B)

Fines for felonies are set by both the offense’s class and who is being fined. For a Class A-I felony involving a controlled substance, the statute assigns the maximum fine for an individual (not a corporation) at $100,000. This reflects the high severity of the offense within the felony scale, placing the top end of the monetary penalty at $100,000 for a non-corporate offender. The other amounts are lower caps that apply to less serious offenses or different offender types, so they don’t fit this specific category. If a corporation were involved, the fine could differ, but the scenario given specifies an individual, which is why $100,000 is the appropriate cap.