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This can vary slightly by state (from highest punishment to lowest): * Capital Felony * First Degree Felony * Second Degree Felony * Third Degree Felony * State Jail Felony (different states name this differently).
First conviction is a first degree misdemeanor and second conviction is a fifth degree felony.
Involuntary Manslaughter is in fact a Felony.
Felony
Manslaughter in Florida is either a first degree or second degree felony, depending on the victim. Assuming no previous record, the sentence for a first degree felony is 5 to 10 years in prison barring aggravating conditions such as DUI or use of a firearm.
It is a felony in all states. A felony is a crime for which you can go to prison for a year or more, or be executed.
Possession of a controlled substance in the second degree...a felony
Yes, a hit and run with property damage but without injury is typically considered a misdemeanor offense in Florida. However, it can be upgraded to a felony if the property damage is significant or if there are prior convictions for similar offenses.
The most severe is the First Degree Felony, which consists of murder, rape, etc. The higher the degree numerically [2nd, 3rd, 4th etc] the lower the severity.
I cannot speak for states other than Texas on this, but it would be logical if others handle it the same way. In Texas, an attempted crime is one grade lower than if the crime had been committed. For example, if you attempt a first degree felony, it is classified as a second degree felony. If you attempt a second degree felony, it is classified as a third degree felony, and so on.
In Florida it is classified as a second degree felony. That would be applied to the sentencing guidelines to determine the penalty, but the maximum is 15 years.
It depends on the type of felony. See the link for the jail times and find the one you are looking for.