Burglary, per se, is considered a felony offense in all jurisdictions. There are some burglary-type offenses that possibly could be charged as misdemeanors, but they fall under an entirely different statute, and they can difffer from state-to-state.
Burglary is a combination of two elements. 1. Trespassing on to property. 2. The intent of committing an additional crime (usually a felony). If either element is missing, a burglary has not been committed.
In Kentucky, class D burglary refers to unlawfully entering or remaining in a building with the intent to commit a crime. This offense is a Class D felony, which is punishable by 1 to 5 years in prison.
In Connecticut, as in most states, it will depend on what the specific charges are. If it is a Class A felony, there is none. Other felonies, burglary usually would be here it is set at 5 years. Misdemeanors will be set at 1 year. Fleeing the state tolls the statute.
It will depend on whether or not it is a felony. Kentucky would typically consider assault as a felony, but it could be a lessor crime. As such, Kentucky has no statute of limitations for felonies.
Second degree burglary in Florida has jail time from 1 to 3 years with up to $10,000 fine. An offender can also receive community service, parole and probation. Of course the sentence depends on whether or not the burglary is considered as a misdemeanor or a felony.
If someone charged with felony burglary has a clean record and did not commit the crime, they should work with their attorney to build a strong defense and present evidence of their innocence. The typical sentence for someone who is acquitted or found not guilty of a crime is no sentence at all. However, it is important to consult with a legal professional for accurate advice based on the specific circumstances of the case.
There are a wide ranging number of punishments available to the courts for burglary, ranging from community service, house arrest/tagging, and prison time. It is dependent on a lot of factors which are judged on individual merits.
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Burglary is unlawfully entering a building with intent to commit a crime. The crime to be committed does not necessarily have to be a theft, nor does the crime actually have to be completed. If the building entered is not a dwelling then the charge is Burglary - 3rd Degree, which is a Class D Felony carrying 1 to 5 years. If the building is a home or dwelling then the charge is Burglary - 2nd Degree, which is a Class C Felony carrying 5 to 10 years. If there is a weapon involved, or if someone is injured (other than the perpetrator(s) of the offense, or if someone is threatened with a dangerous instrument, the the charge is Burglary - 1st Degree, which is a Class B Felony carrying 10 to 20 years. If the owners or occupants of the property, and/or the commonwealth, can press charges against you. If the victim drops the charges, the commonwealth may still proceed with the case. If you are a juvenile, you may be committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice and may be placed in juvenile detention or in a detention alternative placement, depending on the severity of the offense and the determination of the Department of Juvenile Justice.
It varies. California is run by the three strike policy, so depending on the offence and the defendants criminal record it can unfortunately vary from probation to a life sentence. You would have to be more specific.
The letters that follow a felony are the degrees of the felony crime. A felony 6 is the lowest felony with a 1 being the highest.