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by Malingering

One of the first things that you have to determine is whether or not it is a misdemeanor or a felony. Each theft sentence is different from person to person. For example, if this is a first time offense and it is a misdemeanor, you should get a minor penalty, through a fine, restitution, or community service. Every now and then, if the victim feels like they have been compensated for their losses, then the judge will dismiss the theft sentence entirely.

A felony can be possible with each theft sentence if it exceeds a certain value determined by your local and state laws. Anything with a potential of 1 year or more of jail time is considered a felony. Also, any crime that uses force like a robbery is considered a felony.

Before a theft sentence is handed out, a judge will oftentimes use the “3 strike laws”. Depending on the state, if a defendant commits a third felony, then he will automatically receive a longer prison sentence. The thief could possibly get 25-years-to-life or a double term. Once again, if you think someone you know or love has committed a felony, it is best to contact a criminal defense attorney so that they can give you the proper strategies that you need.

As mentioned, misdemeanors are considered to be lesser criminal actions. Even though they are not as serious as other crimes, however, they will still go on your criminal record and they will not go unpunished.  Depending on the charge, a misdemeanor can prevent someone from being accepted into school, from receiving a loan, from renting an apartment, or from getting a job.

While misdemeanor classifications vary from state to state, the following are typically considered to be misdemeanant actions:

Public intoxication Petty theft Prostitution Disorderly conduct Vandalism DUI Drug possession

Misdemeanors are further subcategorized depending on severity. Again, this is done so by the state. Therefore, a crime holding much weight in Texas, for example, may not be considered as severe in a different state, like Illinois.

As opposed to misdemeanors, felonies are considered to be much more serious criminal acts. Offenders face at least one year in jail, although the worst felonies may be punished by life in prison or even death, if the state supports capital punishment. Those convicted of felonious actions will also face much steeper fines.

Again, like misdemeanors, felonies are classified on a state-by-state basis. However, the following are almost always considered felonious:

Grant theft Robbery Rape Aggravated assault and battery Murder

Drug Possession: Student Rats Parents Out for Pot Possession

A North Carolina fifth-grader ratted out their parents for possessing a few marijuana cigarettes after hearing a presentation from a DARE officer. Police arrested the child’s 40-year-old father and 38-year-old mother on Thursday. Both were charged with two misdemeanor counts each of marijuana possession and possession of drug paraphernalia. They were not jailed and were released on a written promise to appear in court. “I don’t give drugs to my kids,” the father told us when we went to his house. When we asked him how his kid got ahold of his drugs, he replied, “That’s no one’s business.” Police say both the 11-year old and a sibling have been removed from the parents’ house by social services. Police say they are staying with relatives. Read the full story here: www.wbtv.com Join The Daily Conversation on Facebook tinyurl.com Follow our Tweets for new videos twitter.com All images in our videos are from Flickr’s creative commons archive and are used under permission of the Flickr creative commons license and the full legal protection of ‘Fair Use’. www.flickr.com
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