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Does criminal and civil law are the same to misdemeanor and felony?
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No. Misdemeanors and felonies are crimes of different severities.
Civil Law can include torts, 'civil wrongs', these are lawsuits brought against someone who has 'harmed' someone else, but not illegally.
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How can you clear your criminal misdemeanor record in GeorgiaIs it the same process as someone with a felony?
Yes, it's a request to have your record EXPUNGED.
What is criminal felony abuse?
Felony abuse is one of two things. If it was a Domestic abuse the spouse can ask for the charges to go from a misdemeanor to a Felony due to the amount of damage done to that person. Same goes for someone else who got into a fight. Except it is that the city or county will charge you with a misdemeanor or felony.
Is probation violation for the same crime a felony or misdemeanor?
If you are on probation for a felony and commit the same crime it is a felony. If you are on probation for a misdemeanor and commit the same crime it usually will be a misdemeanor. The exception is in some States a third misdemeanor offense for the same crime can be prosecuted as a felony. For example Stealing 3rd Offense or third offense for driving while revoked. This differs from state to state.
How many different kinds of courts could you possibly serve on?
If you are referring to serving as a juror: There are really only two types of courts - Criminal court (both Misdemeanor trials and Felony Trials) and Civil Court and potential jurors are chosen from the same pool.
Is being arrested for a bench warrant the same as a misdemeanor?
It all depends on what was the reason behind the issuance of the bench warrant. If it was a misdemeanor offense, yes, If it was af felony crime, it's a felony.
Is felony reduced to misdemeanor the same as expunged?
No, however it will show up as a reduced charge. "Expunged" means that the record will be removed from your publicly accessible record. It never disappears from your official criminal record.
Is it a Felony Giving prescription drugs to a friend?
In most states, giving controlled substances to friends is the same as if you sold them to friends -- it's dealing. Whether the DA chooses to prosecute this as a Felony or not depends on the State, the quantity, your criminal record, and the DA's mood and/or need for an easy conviction.
Can you visit Canada with a criminal history?
Not if it is something that Canada considers to be a felony, which is not always the same as what is considered a felony in the US. For example, first offense DUI is a felony under Canadian law, even though it is a misdemeanor in the US (or merely a traffic ticket in Wisconsin). After a certain period of time, you can apply for what is called "rehabilitation" and they may let you in. See the related link for more info.
How much time will a juvenile get for simple assault and 2 possession charge?
Robbery is a felony - simple assault is a misdemeanor. If both charges arose from the same incident the prosecutor MAY combine the charges and hit you with the felony offense and 'enhance' it to account for the lesser offense. You are probably looking at a felony charge. Since no information is given about the offense, or your a past criminal record, it is impossible to estimate.
Criminal charges in a civil complaint?
There is no such thing as mixing civil and criminal actions in the same court action. If criminal charges arise as a result of a civil case action they will be charged and prosecuted seperately from the civil trial.
Is telling an adult to shut up a felony or a misdemeanor?
A misdemeanor at best. More than likely, if someone is classifying it as a crime at all, it would fall under disturbing the peace, which is (in Texas) a class C misdemeanor, the same as a ticket.
What is the penalty for lying under oath in the state of Iowa?
Lying under oath, or "perjury", carries civil and criminal sanctions. As a civil issue, it is a contempt of the Court, and the judge can give you time in jail, a fine, or both. As a criminal offense, perjury can be a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on whether or not it's "aggravated". Perjury is said to be "aggravated" if it directly relates to the issue on trial. For example, if you are a witness in a murder trial and you tell the Court you are 25 years old, when really you are 26 years old, you have committed perjury (misdemeanor). If, however, in the same murder trial you tell the Court you saw the accused hack the victim to bits with a machete, but in reality you just saw two people fighting in a dark alley but couldn't tell who it was, you have committed an aggravated perjury (felony).
