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A serious offense punishable by confinement in prison for more than a year is a?
felony
Which human cultures condone stealing?
There are no human cultures, in history or currently, that condone stealing. Stealing is punishable in all cultures, in some more severely then in others.
Got a year for a cocaine possession is this a felony?
Unable to answer the question. While a misdemeanor offense is punishable by not more than one year in jail, and a felony offense is punishable by more than; one year in prison, it makes no difference what the length of the sentence was that you were given, it depends on what the original offense you were charged with was.
What is a misdeamenor charge?
A misdemeanor offense is differentiated from a felony offense by the penalty the legislature set. Misdemeanors are punishable by a maximum term in jail of NOT more than 1 year and/or a fine of NOT more than $1,000. Felonies are punishable by incarceration in state prison for a period of MORE than 1 year and/or a fine MORE than $1,000.
What is mistermeaner?
MISDEMEANOR. A lesser criminal offense usually punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000. and/or not more than one year in jail.
What are the penalties for stealing?
Auto theft is a felony offense (more than one year in prison), and if you drive the vehicle across a state line, it changes from a state crime and becomes a federal offense.
What are the consequences for grand theft?
Grand Theft is a felony offense. Dpending upon the state's statutes it is punishable by a sentence of more than one year in the penitentiary.
What is Felony means?
An offense is a 'felony' when the sentence and/or penalty attached to the crime by the legislature when they passed the law. A felony crime is punishable by MORE THAN one year in the state prison and/or a fine of MORE THAN $1,000.
Is a DUI a criminal offense in Florida?
Yes, punishable by jail and/or fine. First and second offenses that do not involve serious bodily injury or death are misdemeanors. A third offense within 10 years of a 2nd conviction, forth or subsequent offenses, and DUI crashes involving serious injury or death are felonies punishable by 5 years in prison (or more in some cases).
What is the minimum punishment for first offense petty theft?
The punishment is set forth by law and can vary from state to state. USUALLY, but NOT always - a Misdemeanor offense is defined as any crime punishable by a maximum sentence of NOT MORE THAN one year in jail. Any crime punishable by a minimum sentence of MORE THAN one year in prison is designated a Felony. These standards may NOT be applicable in your jurisdiction.
Is DUI a criminal offense in the state of Mississippi?
Mississippi < law > defines misdemeanor as " a criminal offense punishable by a maximum possible sentence of confinement for one yr. or less, a fine, or both." The Mississippi < Legislature > defines a felony as "any violation of law punished with death or confinement in the penitentiary."DUI 1st offense in Mississippi is punishable by 48 hrs. to 1 yr. imprisonment, a fine up to $1,000.00, or both, & suspension of the driver's license 30 days to1 yr. DUI 2nd offense or more carries longer prison time and higher fines. A 3rd DUI or more is a felony.DUI in Mississippi is a "criminal offense" by definition.
Can you purchase a firearm with dwi probation?
It depends. If your conditions of supervision restrict the possession of firearms, or if you are on probation for an offense punishable by one year or more, or if you are an unlawful user or addicted to a controlled substance (failed 2 or more drug tests)
