Felonies are considered the most serious crimes, punishable by imprisonment for more than one year. These offenses include murder, rape, kidnapping, armed robbery, and other serious violent crimes. Watch the video below to gain more insight.
What is a felony?
A felony is a crime that carries more than one year in prison. Misdemeanors are less serious crimes that don’t involve as much time behind bars.
For example, murder is a felony since it carries at least one year of imprisonment.
Types of Felonies
Capital Felony: A capital felony is the most severe crime against another person, such as murder or rape. A capital felony can also be committed by killing a law enforcement officer while on duty or assisting someone else in executing a murder-for-hire. In certain states, an accomplice who helped plan a murder can be charged with capital murder even if he didn’t commit it himself.
First Degree Felony: A first-degree felony is any crime for which the punishment can include life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty upon conviction. Some states allow prosecutors to seek maximum sentences for any crime, regardless of its classification as a first degree. Contact a felony lawyer for more details.
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