Felonies Flashcards
1
Q
A crime is a felony when?
A
If it is so designated by law or if upon conviction of a sentence of death or imprisonment of one year or more
2
Q
What are the 5 degrees of felonies
A
Capital felonies First degree felonies Second degree felonies Third degree felonies Forth degree felonies
3
Q
A crime is a petty misdemeanor
A
If it is so designated by law or if upon conviction of a sentence of six months or less
4
Q
A crime is a misdemeanor when?
A
If it is so designated by law or if upon conviction of a sentence of excess of six months but less than one year
5
Q
What is a felony without specification?
A
A forth degree felony
