2007-01-24 05:36:46 · 12 answers · asked by eddie b 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Crimes commonly considered to be felonies include, but are not limited to: aggravated assault and/or battery, arson, burglary, some instances of drug possession (dependent on the jurisdiction, often possession over a certain weight, based on the type of drug, is held to indicate intent to sell or distribute), embezzlement, grand theft, treason, espionage, racketeering, robbery, murder, rape, cannabis cultivation and fraud. A third offense for drinking and driving is also a felony in most states.
"The common law divided participants in a felony into four basic categories: (1) first-degree principals, those who actually committed the crime in question; (2) second-degree principals, aiders and abettors present at the scene of the crime; (3) accessories before the fact, aiders and abettors who helped the principal before the basic criminal event took place; and (4) accessories after the fact, persons who helped the principal after the basic criminal event took place. In the course of the 20th century, however, American jurisdictions eliminated the distinction among the first three categories." Gonzales v. Duenas-Alvarez, 549 U.S. __ (2007)
2007-01-24 05:48:27 · answer #1 · answered by Vincent V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Against the Person: Assault, Battery, Blackmail, Extortion, Harrassment, Kidnapping, Identity Theft, Manslaughter, Mayhem, Murder, Rape, Robbery
Against Property: Arson, Burglary, Computer Crime, Deception, Embezzlement, False Pretences, Forgery, Fraud, Handling, Larceny, Theft, Vandalism
Against Oneself: Driving Under the Influence, Drug possession, Prostitution, Underage Alcohol/Tobacco Possession
Against the State: Espionage, Tax Evasion, Treason
Against Justice: Bribery, Misprision of Felony, Obstruction of Justice, Perjury
Inchoate Offenses: Accessory, Attempt, Conspiracy, Incitement, Solicitation
2007-01-24 13:48:03 · answer #2 · answered by KaZ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since your question is vague. I'll give you the short answer on what are typically considered to be the enumerated felonies.
Burglary, arson, rape, robbery, kidnapping.
That being said, felonies come in all differerent shapes and sizes. Violation of a statute could be considered a felony for purposes of criminal charges. It just depends. Without more clarification on what you're asking, this is the best answer I can give.
2007-01-24 13:45:58 · answer #3 · answered by Peter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just about anything that has a one year or more prison sentence. There are thousands of felonies.
2007-01-24 13:40:20 · answer #4 · answered by martin h 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
About 5 different levels !!
2007-01-24 16:15:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's all kinds of different felonies... you need to be more specific...
2007-01-24 13:39:24 · answer #6 · answered by Wiked 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wikipedia.org
2007-01-24 13:39:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
driving will drunk, killing someone, stealing over $600 or more of anything, grand theift auto, rapeing a person, destruction or public and private property, bomb threats and thats all i know
2007-01-24 13:40:45 · answer #8 · answered by leep7734 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pimpin ain't easy
2007-01-24 13:39:33 · answer #9 · answered by GREATJJ 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
too vague of a question.
2007-01-24 13:38:58 · answer #10 · answered by Lenneth's true challenge 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋