GOVT 2306 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Arraignment, Miranda Warning, Indictment
23 Feb 2016
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Felony - serious criminal offense punishable by up to ,000 fine or prison punishment from 6 months to death penalty. Right to vote, right to gun cane be taken away. Most serious felony is capital murder, followed by first degree felony for 5-99 years in prison like aggravated assault on a public servant, kidnapping, sexual assault, arson. Second degree felony is 2-20 years in state prison due to arson, bigamy, bribery, robbery, sexual assault, manslaughter and possession of marijuana. Third degree is 2-10 years for stalking, dwi . State jail felonies for dwi, forgery of check and possession of 1 gram of controlled substance. Misdemeanors - less serious crimes, fines for less than ,000 and up to 1 years in county jail. Class a misdemeanor - for vehicle theft, second dwi offense, public lewdness and possession of 2-4 oz. of marijuana. Class b - prostitution, terrorist threats, first dwi, trespass for up to 180 days. alcohol.
