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It depends on what class the felony is. For Class 1 felonies the penalty is death or life in prison and a fine of up to $100,000. For Class 6 felonies the penalty is one to five years in jail.

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It depends on the crime - but the sentence will be AT LEAST ONE YEAR in prison.

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Depends what the Felony is. Felony means you have committed a crime.

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Added; The definition of a felony is a criminal offense that, by statute, calls for a MINIMUM of one year in prison.

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a felony is not any type of punishment. It is a crime, a step worse than a misdemeanor. The punishment for a felony would have to be decided by the courts or juries and a judge.

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