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The term "felony" is used to indicate the seriousness of an offense. A "felony" is a serious offense such as homicide, robbery, kidnapping, etc. A "misdemeanor" offense is a crime of less seriousness and a "summary" offense the least serious, such as a speeding ticket or littering fine. The term doesn't indicate whether it is a federal offense.

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Is telephone charge in federal drug conspiracy a federal felony?

If you are charged in a federal drug conspiracy, and the telephone was involved, it could be considered a federal felony. It all depends on what you are accused of and the seriousness of the alleged crimes.


Do you go to different jails for different crimes?

Yes. Federal crimes will get you time in federal correctional institutions or penitentiaries. State crimes (if they are misdemeanors) will probably get you time in your local (or regional) jail while felony crimes will probably get you sentenced to a state penitentiary.


What is a federal felony and is a drug procession a federal felony?

Crimes are either misdemeanors (lower crimes) and felonies (serious or high crimes) Stealing a candy bar is a misdemeanor, stealing an armored car is a felony. Crime means against the law- there are state and local laws, and Federal (national) laws. Stealing a candy bar is a state crime. Stealing a truckload of candy bars being shipped across state lines is a Federal crime. Drug possession (note spelling) is usually a state crime, and could be a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the drug, and how much of it. Under some circumstances (driving a truck load of heroin from one state to another) it COULD be a Federal Felony. Will depend on just what you are doing, with what, and where.


What is a felony d?

"E" felony crimes are considered to be the the lowest category of all felonies. They are less severe crimes likte aggravated harassment or aggravated assault. They are not as bad as "A" felony crimes such as :First degree murder, which is harder to fight in court. There have been instances where "E" felony crimes have been reduced to misdemeanors. It has happened. Good luck.


What must be involved in a case for it to go to federal court?

Felony and treble damages, utherwise u have mesdemenor. Federal court is for federal crimes and municpal court and others is for other type of crime. Dont get it mixed up.


Is an assault 3rd degree a felony in AL?

Crimes and degrees of crimes are defined by state and federal law. A 3rd degree assault may be one thing (and defined as a felony) in Wisconsin, while it may mean something completely different in Arizona, and even something different in France.


What are felony crimes?

Generally - Felony Crimes are those crimes which carry a minimum sentence of MORE than a year and a day in prison. Those crimes referred to as Misdemeanors are those which carry a maxmum sentence of not more than one year.


Is receiving 3000 in stolen property in NJ a felony?

Yes, that dollar amount would constitute a felony crime.


Can a state extradite for a felony breaking and entering?

Yes, and in the case of felony crimes, most will.


What crimes did you do to go to Alcatraz?

Federal crimes.


What is consider a felony?

Each states' statues pertaining to felony crimes are different, however, the type three crimes that are felonies in all states in the US are:RapeMurderKidnapping


What three crimes can congressman be arrested for?

treason felony

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