Probably not. With the exception of crimes such as possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a prior charge or conviction is irrelevant to the new charge.
If convicted of the new charge, the prior offense could impact sentencing.
esponging a 33 year old drug felony charge
For a Class H Felony, the penalty is a fine of up to $10,000, or imprisonment of up to 6 years, or both; however, for a repeat offender, the term of imprisonment may increase up to 2 years with prior misdemeanor convictions, and up to 6 years with a prior felony conviction.
A non-proccessed felony charge means 1.) That a person has been accused of a felony crime (one that will result in a minimum of 5 years in prison if convicted) and is awaiting a preliminary hearing, or 2.) A felony charge that was dropped.
In Florida, a 3rd or subsequent offense within ten years is a 3rd degree felony. Prior to that the offense is a misdemeanor.
In Michigan a DUI becomes a felony upon the third offense within ten years. Prior convictions are misdemeanors.
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In Connecticut, a DUI will become a felony upon the third offense within ten years. Prior to that, it is a misdemeanor offense.
In Georgia, a DUI will become a felony upon the fourth offense committed within ten years. Prior to that, they will be misdemeanors.
Class F FelonyFor a Class F Felony, the penalty is a fine of up to $25,000, or imprisonment of up to 12-1/2 years, or both; however, for a repeat offender, the term of imprisonment may increase up to 2 years with prior misdemeanor convictions, and up to 6 years with a prior felony conviction.
Is sure is and I should know, I have the charge on me and it is definitely listed as felony. It is also punishable by 5 years in prison, but if it the only offense or first time offense, one may receive probation, restitution and fines depending on their prior criminal records.
If you were convicted of the felony, you may not possess a firearm. If you were not found guilty, you may. Charge is a very vague term.