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Crimes in Common Law countries were divided into felonies and demeanors.
In the olden days, a felony was a capital offence, they executed felons.
These days, a felony is a "major" crime, and a misdemeanor is a "minor" crime.
In Australia, Canada, Ireland and England, they have abolished the terms "felonly" and "misdemeanor" and now say "summary offence" and "indictable offence".
For US Federal crimes, misdemeanors attract a maximum penalty of 12 months jail, but sometimes the punishment can be probation, community service or jail on the week-ends.
Most US states follow this system.
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Can you work as a security guard with a misdemeanor drug charge?
can you work as a security gaurd with a misdemeanor drug charge
Can a person who has a misdemeanor charge buy a gun?
Depends on the misdemeanor, and whether you were convicted or not.
Can you own a handgun with a misdemeanor tresspassing charge in Georgia?
If you have been convicted, no. A misdemeanor for DV is a disqualifying offense by federal law.
Can a misdemeanor charge keep you from working in Columbus public schools?
If you were convicted, probably yes. Might depend what the misdemeanor charge was, too.
Can you lose your public housing for a misdemeanor charge?
I have a misdemeanor theft charge which I was convicted of do I lose my section 8 voucher someone please help me out with this
Can you buy a gun if you have an assault charge in Michigan?
Depends on whether it's a misdemeanor or felony charge. If it's a felony charge, the answer is going to be no. If it's related to a domestic violence matter, the answer will also be no, whether it's a misdemeanor or felony charge.
Is Failure to Appear a felony or misdemeanor in Arizona?
In Arizona, Failure to Appear can be classified as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances of the original charge. If a person fails to appear for a misdemeanor charge, it is typically treated as a misdemeanor. However, if the original charge was a felony, failing to appear can result in a felony charge as well. Penalties vary based on the specific situation and prior offenses.
Can you have a charge and become a parole officer?
Misdemeanor charge yes. Felony charge very doubtful.
Is there any way you can get out of a misdemeanor larceny charge?
No not really but you can get an attorney to reduce the charge.
Can you appeal a misdemeanor charge in NY?
A cconviction on any charge can be appealed AFTER the trial.
When can an arrest for a felony turn into a misdemeanor?
It's all up to the prosecutor, judge, jury or possibly the arresting officer to change the charge from a felony charge to a misdemeanor charge, happens all the time..
If you have a misdemeanor can you get a gun?
Yes. Actually, it depends on what the charge is. If it is a misdemeanor for domestic violence, you legally possess a gun.
