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It will vary from state to state, but misdemeanors carry a range of sentences. Usually there is no minimum time, but rather a maximum potential penalty. That maximum can be from 30 days up to 364. That's the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor. The maximum for a misdemeanor is one year, the least for a felony is a year. See the related links below.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoin some states 3 mistamenors equal a felony so its possible to end up with life in jail due to mistamenor if you've got a cuple of em.
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∙ 7y agoDepends , you can get up to a year depending on previous charges
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∙ 15y ago1 year
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Is it a felony or misdemeanor to have one marijuana plant?
Only ONE? Probably a misdemeanor. 1-99 misdemeanor. 100+ Felony (minimum 5 years jail time)
What is the range of prison time for a class A misdemeanor in North Dakota?
misdemeanor in any state don't ususally carry jail time. hefty fines yes. but jail time no.
The first time you are caught in violation of the minimum drinking age law you will be convicted of a second degree misdemeanor which can in clude up to how many days in jail?
Being caught as a minor in violation of the minimum drinking age law, is considered a misdemeanor and the punishments can be suspension of license, community service, fines, possible jail time depending on your jurisdiction and mandatory alcohol awareness classes.
What is the difference between a violation a misdemeanor and a felony in New York State?
By statute: For a misdemeanor you can be sentenced up to a one year in jail, for a felony you can be sentenced to more than one year and one day in prison.
What is the difference between felony and misdemeanor probation?
The difference between felony and misdemeanor probation is the felony is when a person is sentence to a jail term, but it can be served out of jail. The misdemeanor probation is not given jail time. They serve a probation period.
How much jail time for huband hitting wife?
The jail time for domestic violence depends on if the charge is a misdemeanor or a felony. If it is a misdemeanor jail time can be up to a year and a fine of up to $5,000. For a felony jail time can be anywhere from 3 months to three years with a fine of up to $10,000.
What is the difference between a misdemeanor DUI and a felony DUI?
The main difference between a misdemeanor DUI and a felony DUI is the severity of the offense. A misdemeanor DUI typically involves first or second time offenses with no significant aggravating factors, while a felony DUI usually involves multiple DUI convictions, serious injury or death caused by driving under the influence, or other aggravating circumstances that elevate the offense to a felony level. Felony DUIs carry harsher penalties, including longer jail time and higher fines.
How much jail time for simple battery?
The amount of jail time a person will get for battery will depend on the city and state. The DA may be able to work out a plea deal with no jail time. An attorney will be able to help you understand the law more in depth.
How often do first time misdemeanor offenders go to jail?
They will get 15 to 30 days in jail, or 1 year on probation.
What is the minimum time you can go to jail for doing drugs?
No time would in fact be the minimum time...
How much time can you get for a class a misdemeanor in Missouri?
Class A misdemeanor is the highest classification of misdemeanor crimes. In Missouri it is punishable by up to one year in jail, a $1000 fine, or both.
How does the jail time differ between a felony and a misdemeanor?
It depends on the state but usually a misdemeanor crime can lead to a sentence upto 3 years.
