In Virginia, the minimum sentence for using a firearm in the commission of a felony is five years. This sentence is mandatory and is served consecutively to any other sentence for the underlying felony. Additionally, if the firearm is used in a violent crime, the penalties may be more severe.
Unknown what it is that is being asked. A felony carries a prison sentence of a minimum of one year in jail.
At least one year and one day in prison.
Attempted murder is a class 2 felony which carries a maximum sentence of 24 years with a minimum sentence of 8 years. If issued the minimum sentence of 8 years you will be ineligible for parole for 5 years.
In Georgia, a felony murder conviction can result in a sentence of life imprisonment. Unlike some other states, Georgia does not have a fixed minimum sentence for felony murder; however, the sentence can range from life without parole to a minimum of 25 years before being eligible for parole. The specifics can vary based on the circumstances of the case and the defendant's prior criminal history.
A 'felony' charge, by definition calls for a MINIMUM of one year + one day in prison. Depending on the offense itself the period of time increases from there.
it varies by state but you are looking @ a minimum of 5-10
Depends upon the jurisdiction and the felony. I know of none that are less than one year.Added; The definition of a felony offense is that the statute calls for punishment of not less than one year in prison.
In Virginia, a Class 2 felony is one that is considered very serious and can receive a sentence of up to 20 years to life. An example of a class 2 felony is killing someone.
Vehicular Manslaughter in Missouri is a Class B felony. A Class B felony is punishable with a minimum sentence of 5 years & a maximum of 15 years.
It depends entirely on what you were charged with - NOT - what sentence the judge imposed. If the statute written by the legislature calls for a sentence of MORE THAN one year it is, by definition, a felony. The judge, at his discretion, can sentence persons convicted of felony-class crimes to serve less than the minimum sentence, however, the offender remains a convicted felon nonetheless.
Driving without a drivers permit in Virginia is NOT a felony.
A felony crime will be a MINIMUM of one year plus one day in jail.