Someone explain a class D felony?

Question

For unlawful use of a weapon?

After someone is convicted and finishes their probation, is this the kind of felony that can be expunged or is it to serious?

Also, in my area class D is the lowest felony. Class A, B and C are higher than class D.

Please explain the differences in severity level.

And the difference between that and a drug crime?

Answer 1

What state are you in? The classification of felonies differs by state. With your crime being the lowest class felony you may be eligible for it to be expunged.



Talk to your lawyer, about what options you have. If you can have your record expunged expect it to cost you big time.



A drug crime can be any level of felony (here it wouldn't be among the highest levels), and hence there would be class D felonies that are also drug offenses.

Answer 2

In Indiana, any theft is a class d felony, no matter if it was a stick of gum or a car. It's still a class D felony. At your Initial Hearing, the judge will read the charges against you. You will be asked if you want to hire an attorney, or if you want to have a public defender appointed. If you ask for a public defender, the judge will request financial information from you. In most areas, if you have a job or any assets, you'll be paying for the attorney. Depending on the facts of the theft, you might be offered the change to do a Pre-trial diversion. This will put you on probation or have you do community service work. Expect to pay something like $350 to $400 minimum if you get offered the pre-trial diversion. The advisory sentence for a class D felony is 1 1/2 years in prison; with mitigating and aggravating circumstances, you could be ordered incarcerated for anywhere from 6 months to 3 years, with a $10,000 find. Since I'm not doing your presentence report, I don't know what you will get. It's possible that the entire sentence could be suspended and you would be placed on probation.

Answer 3

Expungement Eligibility

When expungement of an arrest or conviction is an option in a state or county, in most instances a person's criminal record must meet certain standards in order to qualify for the process.



Whether or not a person is eligible for expungement will usually depend on a number of factors, including:



The amount of time that has passed since the arrest or conviction

The severity and nature of the event for which expungement is sought (i.e. a conviction for a sex offense may lead to a denial of expungement)

Events in the applicant's criminal record (including arrests or convictions in all jurisdictions, not just the offender's state/county)

The severity and nature of other events in the applicant's criminal record

Depending on the state and/or county, special eligibility rules might exist for expungement of arrests or convictions that occurred while the offender was a juvenile, and arrests or convictions for sex offenses.



Drug Possession

Federal and state drug possession laws make it a crime to willfully possess illegal controlled substances such as marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, LSD, "club drugs," and heroin. These laws also criminalize the possession of "precursor" chemicals used in drug cultivation and manufacturing, as well as certain accessories related to drug use. Drug possession laws vary according to drug type, amount, and geographic area of the offense. Possession of small quantities may be deemed "simple" possession, while possession of large amounts may result in a charge of presumed "possession with intent to distribute."



Committing Felonies and Getting Arrested



Felonies are crimes that are punishable with 1 year imprisonment or more. These are serious crimes that include drug offenses particularly possession, distribution and use; crimes that deal with death or any serious physical injury; DWIs or driving while intoxicated with a passenger who is under 15 years old; and crimes involving property loss worth $250 or more. Specification of a crime as felony is dependent on the state or area where the crime was committed. Although felony crimes are easily pointed out as grave crimes such as rape or murder, in some states or areas, vandalism and possession of obscene materials are also considered felony crimes.



Once arrested and convicted for a felony crime, punishments are highly unbendable and undesirable as compared to penalties for misdemeanors or other law offenses. Penalties or punishments are extensively serious since felony crimes are considered to be a threat to the safety of the society. In addition, felony offenders are believed to be highly dangerous, which is why these offenders are usually not viable for bail. Punishment can be long years of imprisonment, life imprisonment or even the death penalty. For most cases, even after parole has been served, people who were convicted with felonies suffer the consequences of not being able to live normal lives. Usually, these people become deprived of some rights and privileges such as the right to vote. Employment or finding a job becomes difficult provided that they already have a criminal history.



Generally, felony cases attract the attention of the media so the prosecution is more pressured to achieve a conviction. As for the person charged with the felony, it is therefore essential that he or she seek the most eligible lawyer who could defend him or her.



I hope this helps.