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Felonies

Because of the harsh sentences, being accused of a felony can have devastating and permanent consequences. However, many people that are arrested on felony charges can avoid state prison and in some cases, avoid jail-time altogether depending on how strong the evidence is, what is being charged, and the effectiveness of the defense attorney. It is vitally important for you to consult an experienced criminal attorney immediately after being accused of a felony. Do not grant an interview with police until you have talked to a criminal law attorney.

While misdemeanors only carry a maximum sentence of one-year in prison, if you are convicted of a felony, you are facing a punishment greater than one year in state prison. Felonies such as the receipt of stolen property, simple possession of drugs, or grand theft have maximum sentences of three years in prison. A variety of other felonies can have longer maximum sentences. For example, unarmed robbery has a maximum sentence of five years while simple kidnapping has an eight year maximum sentence. The punishment faced for certain types of murder can be the death penalty.

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