i want to now what is a felony and a crime....... dui, robbery, running away from the law like which one of this would you catagorize them in felony or crime
2007-05-20 04:48:05 · 7 answers · asked by coolkid760 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
All Felonies are crimes, but not all crimes are felony. Each state has it set up by the legislation what counts as a felony and describes what is a misdemeanor. It does vary from state to state.
Of course, each crime has to be taken into consideration and the details around the crime as well as the individuals past record is often taken into account. This is where the levels of 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree comes in.
Unfortunately if someone can afford a good lawyer, they can find a loop hole to reduce felony crimes into a misdemeanor, in some cases. Money talks, and justice isn't always fair.
You would need to check out the status of crimes through your legislation to find out how each crime is rated and what other issues are considered. The legislation can also tell you what the sentence can be for each count and what the minimum and maximum is.
A judge and prosecutor cannot go above maximum for a sentence that is set up by the legislation. The only time they can is if the person is convicted of other things and have the sentence consecutively instead of concurrent.
2007-05-20 05:49:55 · answer #1 · answered by Erica, AKA Stretch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All are crimes. All of the above can also be felonies. For instance, if someone robs someone it is usually a felony, especially if the amount stolen is over $500. Fleeing police in most states is also a felony. A DUI can be a felony in some states if a person has more than one on their record.
2007-05-20 05:08:21 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any violation of the law is a crime. Typically a felony is a more severe crime that is punishable by more than one year in prison. A misdemeanor is a less severe crime that is punishable by up to, but not exceeding, one year in jail.
2007-05-20 10:27:10 · answer #3 · answered by LawDawg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my state there are Crimes (Felony) and Offenses (Misdemeanors)
Examples: Of crimes, offenses and presumed prison terms. Prison terms listed are average lengths used as guidelines for judges. Some sentences can vary several years in length.
Crimes
1st degree (worst) - Murder, Car-Jacking
Prison term of 15 yrs (Except Murder min. 30 yrs.)
2nd degree- Eluding ( police chase )
Prison term of 7years
3rd degree-unlawful possession of a firearm
Prison term of 4 years
4th degree- stalking
prison term of 9 months
Offenses
Disorderly Person- Bigamy (married to more than on person)
Prison term of up to 6 months
Petty Disorderly Persons- mutual bar fight
Prison term of up to 3 months
2007-05-20 13:17:00 · answer #4 · answered by weapon_30 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can purchase a state penal code from the state you live in. it will break down felonies and misdemeanors.it will tell you the sentences for each crime and the fines for each.
2007-05-20 22:30:08 · answer #5 · answered by charlsyeh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
these things can vary from state to state.
in my state if a crime carries a potential sentence of greater than a certain dollar amount (i think $300.00 in my state) and jail time of greater than a certain amount of time (I think one year in my state) then it is considered a felony.
2007-05-20 04:58:40 · answer #6 · answered by nostradamus02012 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a 3rd degree felony and only got a month in jail!plus probation and mental/drug and alcohol counseling better then 1-10!
2007-05-20 21:35:05 · answer #7 · answered by Emerald Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋