Murder, or other Class A felony: no limitation. Other felonies: 5 yrs.
Misdemeanors: 2 years
However: If absent from the state, or whereabours are unknown: an additional 5 years
Depending on the number of times you may have committed it, it is either a misdemeanor or a felony.
Usually CF means a felony and CM a misdemeanor.
It depends on the state you live in and the circumstances of the DUI. Most states have rules in place which turn a DUI from a misdemeanor into a felony upon a certain number of repeated offenses. Also, factors such as child endangerment or death can change the offense.
A misdemeanor offense will always remain a misdemeanor offense regardless of how many individual misdemeanor offenses you may commit. If you live in a state that has a "3-strikes-and-you're-out" law - after the conviction of your 3rd misdemeanor any subsequent crime after that could be prosecuted as a felony under the "3-strikes" law.
It's not always the number of previous DUI tickets that causes one to be a felony rather than a misdemeanor. Three DUIs in seven years makes the next a felony, but a single DUI that causes injury can be a felony.
Writing bad checks is a form of fraud and you can be arrested for it. However if you did not do it intentionally then the bank will just charge a fee. It is true that issuing insufficient funds checks is a form of fraud; in the state of Michigan it is referred to as Uttering and Publishing, and is a felony. While intent is a major factor, it will not protect you from prosecution. The number of checks issued will be considered along with intent. Intent may factor into the prosecutor's decision to pursue misdemeanor or felony charges however.
It is the difference in what the state legislature has set as the penalty for the offense. Offenses that the statute mandates LESS than one year in jail are Misdemeanors. Offenses that the statute mandates MORE than one year in prison are Felonies.
In most cases, a DUI (driving under the influence) is considered a misdemeanor offense. However, it can be elevated to a felony in certain situations such as repeat offenses or cases involving injury or death.
A DUI (Driving Under the Influence) is typically considered a misdemeanor in the United States, unless there are aggravating factors such as multiple prior offenses, serious injury, or death resulting from the incident. In those cases, it can be charged as a felony. Each state has its own laws and penalties regarding DUI offenses.
In most states, a standard DUI is a misdemeanor offense up until a certain number of repeat offenses.
A DUI in Pennsylvania is typically considered a misdemeanor offense, unless aggravating factors are present such as multiple prior DUI convictions or the involvement of serious bodily injury or death.
no 2nd Answer: Wups!! There indeed IS a law that you cannot hit a girl, a boy, or anyone else. That crime is called 'battery', and may be a misdemeanor or a felony, depending upon the degree of battery, and what the hitter said to the victim.