Naturally this varies across jurisdictions, but most of these do not (for reasons of fairness) allow laws to be retroactive. So, the philosophical answer is NO.
But of course the choice of which offence the authorities decide to prosecute you for is wide open, and they could charge one with an alternate crime, which did exist at the time of the offence.
in this situation the person will only have a misdemeanor on his/her record.
No. Though it still may appear on your RAP sheet as a felony conviction (as RAP sheets suck). And, if you received a withhold of adjudication, it won't even be a conviction of a misdemeanor.
If you were charged and convicted of a Misdemeanor offense, yes. If you were charged and convicted of a Felony, no.
No, those questions want to know about the final disposition of the case. You may have been charged with a felony but convicted of a misdemeanor. Therefore, you're not a felon.
No, the misdemeanor shows on your record. You pled to, and were convicted of, a misdemeanor and that's what the record will show.
If you have not been convicted, you are NOT a felon.
It depends on the charge. There are some misdemeanor offenses that disqualify a person for gun ownership. You should check with a local attorney familiar with it.
If CONVICTED of a felony, no. However, if convicted of a misdemeanor, yes- unless it was for a crime of domestic violence.
No.
Get a good criminal lawyer who can offer a strong defense, or who can plea bargain down to a misdemeanor.
if there are no other cases, then NO
Yes--Sharpton was charged with 67 felony counts of tax evasion, larceny, and fraud. He was acquitted and plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of failure to file income taxes for 1986.
Possession of a legend drug without a valid prescription can lead to various charges, including misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the circumstances and the drug involved. Consulting with a legal professional in your jurisdiction is necessary to understand the specific consequences.
It IS possible that it is a clerical error. Go to the court in which you were convicted. At the Clerk of Court's office and ask to see your court file. The final disposition of your case (felony or misdemeanor) will appear there. If you find that the background record is incorrect, ask the personnel at that office how to go about getting it corrected.