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It depends entirely on what you were charged with - NOT - what sentence the judge imposed. If the statute written by the legislature calls for a sentence of MORE THAN one year it is, by definition, a felony. The judge, at his discretion, can sentence persons convicted of felony-class crimes to serve less than the minimum sentence, however, the offender remains a convicted felon nonetheless.
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What is the difference between felony and misdemeanor probation?
The difference between felony and misdemeanor probation is the felony is when a person is sentence to a jail term, but it can be served out of jail. The misdemeanor probation is not given jail time. They serve a probation period.
Is it a felony or misdemeanor to have one marijuana plant?
Only ONE? Probably a misdemeanor. 1-99 misdemeanor. 100+ Felony (minimum 5 years jail time)
What is the difference between a violation a misdemeanor and a felony in New York State?
By statute: For a misdemeanor you can be sentenced up to a one year in jail, for a felony you can be sentenced to more than one year and one day in prison.
How much jail time can you receive for receiving stolen property?
My understanding is that it depends on whether it is filed as a felony or misdemeanor. The felony can carry up to 3 years in state prison. A misdemeanor up to a year in the county jail.
Why is a felony worse than a misdemeanor?
A felony is a more serious crime. Conviction of a felony will get you more time in jail and it will have an effect on your civil rights.
How much jail time for huband hitting wife?
The jail time for domestic violence depends on if the charge is a misdemeanor or a felony. If it is a misdemeanor jail time can be up to a year and a fine of up to $5,000. For a felony jail time can be anywhere from 3 months to three years with a fine of up to $10,000.
What is the sentence for a misdemeanor?
Up to, but not more, than one year in jail.
If a person goes to jail for a year for cashing a fraudulent check over 200.00 is it probably a felony conviction?
The dollar value of the crime is probably what is defining the offense. ALSO - if the jail time was NOT MORE thanone year, it is probably a misdemeanor. If the jail time was MORE THAN one year, it's probably a felony.
Is contempt of court a felony or misdemeanor?
I have applied for a job that checks your background for felony and misdemeanor charges. I recently found that I have a contempt of court fine for a seat belt ticket in NJ. Is this a misdemeanor?
How does the jail time differ between a felony and a misdemeanor?
It depends on the state but usually a misdemeanor crime can lead to a sentence upto 3 years.
Is contempt of court a felony?
Typically it is a misdemeanor. However, the judge can order you held in jail as long as the contempt is ongoing.
How long will someone spend in jail if they steal from someone and get one felony for it?
A felony is generally punishable by more than a year in jail. Sentencing would depend alot on the defendant's criminal history.
