violations that don’t carry criminal penalties. But depending on where you live and how fast you were going, a ticket could be bumped up to a misdemeanor or even a felony. For example, excessive speeding, driving recklessly or causing injury or property damage can trigger more serious charge...
Not sure if your assault charge is a misdemeanor or felony? This Super Lawyers criminal defense resource helps you understand the difference.
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Expungementis a legal process that allows an offender to have all references to a prior criminal conviction cleared and their court file sealed. In order to qualify for expungement of a fourth-degree misdemeanor or other level of offense, an offender must first check that: Ohio law allows the...
When a person is arrested for a felony or misdemeanor and jailed rather than ticketed, he or she will be arraigned before a judge. What happens next? The role of the prosecutor is characterized by broad discretion. At whic...
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Vandalism is a felony offense if the crime results in $400 or more of property damage. Meanwhile, the crime is a misdemeanor if the value of the damage is under $400.3Note that misdemeanor vandalism usually results in county jail time, and/or a fine. In contrast, a felony conviction ...
Felony ($2,000 and higher): Up to 24 years in prison and/or $1 million Obtaining signature by deception (CRS 18-5-112) Class 2 misdemeanor: Up to 120 days in jail and/or $750 Criminal impersonation (CRS 18-5-113) This can be a class 1 misdemeanor, a class 2 misdemeanor, or a...
No felony charges in fatal boat collision on St. Croix; A misdemeanor case is still possible in the crash that killed a National Guard officer; a military inquiry is also underway.(NEWS)Esters, Kelli D
Focuses on the calculation of trial time in cases of felony reduced to a class A or B misdemeanor in New York. Significance of the presentation of the felony complaint to the jury; Illustration of the possible scenarios of such cases; Analysis of cases in the same predicament....