Felony Guide

Felony Class D

What is a Class D Felony?
A Class D Felony is lowest level that felony crimes can be classified in the United States. The only exceptions to this rule are found in New York and Illinois. The state of New York classifies their lowest felony as a Class E, and the lowest Illinois' felony classification is Class 4. As you may know a felony is considered any serious crime that is punishable by the courts by issuing a prison sentence of more than one year.

Regulatory infractions that are not considered dangerous or serious crimes are misdemeanors. Misdemeanors will not result in sentences of more than one year.

Crimes Considered as Class D Felonies
(1) Filing a false claim that a crime as been committed. This includes calling 911 as a practical joke and falsely accusing someone of a crime.
(2) Violation of weapons laws on county, state, or federal level. Included with the violation are carrying a firearm without a permit or bringing firearms or other weapons into a federal building.
(3) Reporting or placing a fake bomb threat. This also includes placing equipment in a location that is constructed to appear to be a bomb.
(4) Promotion and/or advertising sexual performances of minors to include small children.
(5) Unlawful sale of weapons or firearms. This also including sales that involve the aid of minors.
(6) Possession of weapons or firearms while on probation or parole. This also includes possession of weapons considered to be illegal to own without specific license or credentials.
(7) Production, modification, and distribution of weapons and firearms.
(8) Domestic violence that is not classified as homocide.
(9) Fraud (i.e., writing bad checks).
(10) Possession of stolen merchandise (i.e., automobiles, parts, stereoes, etc.).
(11) D.U.I. This varies from state to state. In some states a defendent must receive a specific number of D.U.I. convictions before the crime is considered a felony.
(12) Vehicular homocide.

Punishment of Class D Felony
Typical punishment of a Class D Felony is 2 to 7 years. This means that the sentence cannot be lower than 2 years and the maximum sentence is not over 7 years. Fines are generally no more than $5000 or two times the amount of profit made by the defendent.

Sentence Modifications
If the defendent attempted to commit the Class D felony for which he or she is charged, but was not successful the judge may modify the sentence. This modification provided the defendent hasn't any prior criminal history will result in sentence of two with a maximum of eight years. A defendent with only one prior felony conviction will receive a sentence of five to seven years.

With more than one felony conviction sentencing will begin at six years with a maximum of up to twenty-five years. However, if the defendent's prior felony convictions do not include violent crimes, his/her sentence will begin with four years with a maximum of seven years.

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is a category D felony probational?

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bobbie
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Hello everyone. If you or someone you know has a felony out of tennessee and you want relief cause you can not find a good job or someone you love. we need to stand together we are still citizens. email secondchance@yahoo.com

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second chance
Thursday, January 19, 2012


Yes we are u.s citizens but when someone gets a felony the u.s shuns them an=
d are considered an outcast. I got my first and only federal felony here in A=
rkansas and as u know a federal felony cannot be hidden or removed. I sold 7=
0 copied software CDs on blank CDs and did 4 months in federal and no priors=
not even a speeding ticket. Can't carry a concealed weapon can't do the job=
career I want, I might as well be living over in Russia.=20

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Robb
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Your email adress is no good doesn't work

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Robb
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

how do i get red of my fire arm if i have a felony without going to jail

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Friday, January 13, 2012

I spanked a cild and they charged me with child abuse but didn't do barely three months in jail it is a class d felony in tn can it be expunged and how hard will it be to get done

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adam
Thursday, January 12, 2012

how can you check to see if you are qualified to buy a pistol

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ronnie Smith
Sunday, January 8, 2012

I think its bad that a person can't find a good job because they have a. Felony charge on their record.how sre you suppose to survive and make a decent living?

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melissa curtsinger
Friday, January 6, 2012

It is hard out there put we can let it stop us,we have to keep trying and good will come.

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Ernie
Thursday, February 2, 2012

I tink its even worse when i have a felony and some of the law enforcement personel tell i got set up for it by my lawyer

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adam
Thursday, January 12, 2012

My brother at 17 stole a car with other 3 kids age 16, he was the only one charged as an adult bc he was few weeks of been 18, he is now 25 and as a family has hurt us, he has since then been turn down in every possible job and falls contantly in depression and in denial and wont or stand to go and look for proffesional help because he doesnt want to caused anymore financial burn for us, school gets denied, health care aka medicaid wont be given bc he has no job but cant get a job and we faced a constant battle emotionally and financially. Only God gives us peace, he is a great kid but for a stupid imature decicion he has turn in to a nobody for society.

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lanenayz
Friday, January 6, 2012

The system is not fare.if your rich,you get away with murder.poor,plea bargain is your best opption.p,d tell you.take the deal or your.!.!..@%$#!!after you pay sociaty for your mistakes.you still get remined of you past.its 99% imposible to erase the past.the law is quike to punish you.convict you.and forget about you.there is no programs.some paper work you can file.but the odds are not in your favor.if GOD con forgive sin.why cant mankind do the same?are we above he's law?we need a way to fix are past.nobody is perfect in this world.but we learn from are mistakes.by then its to late,and we stand alone.with no forgivinss.

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frank
Thursday, February 2, 2012

Many restaurants will hire him to work in the kitchen. Also warehouse work. If he has construction skills, he can get a job doing that or start as a helper and learn on the job. Believe it or not, hospitals will sometimes hire felons, usually for kitchen or custodian work. Sounds like he would really benefit from being treated for depression. Good luck to him and to your famiily.

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TallerThinner
Monday, January 23, 2012

Use this # 1.800.273.8255

If you or someone you know is in distress....my bro had a similar problem and is working...try UPS..landscapers post Spring job ads to start...just be honest and state it was a stupid mistake as a teen.

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RKW
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

I completely understand your situation with your brother. I am engaged to a 24 yr old with a felony charge which is very similar to what you wrote about what happened with ur brother. My fiance' was also young and made a stupid, immature mistake (NON drug

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Angie
Monday, January 16, 2012

Some one please help me. Can Con- Armed robbery be expunged after probation in MD

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Shelly
Thursday, January 5, 2012

Yes but its very hard and you have to wait 7 year to try.

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Ernie
Thursday, February 2, 2012

If a gun owner gets convicted of a felony or class A misdemeanor what does the law require be done with the guns that person legally owned prior to the conviction?

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Dale E
Thursday, January 5, 2012

tell his probation officer

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mph
Wednesday, January 18, 2012

I feel I have lawsuit's on my hands........
I'm half Comanche /Nookesack
and all the woman and brother in-law in my life are giving me hard time trying to claim stuff that I paid for all my life....

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Shannoon Hunter
Tuesday, January 3, 2012

I feel I have lawsuit's on my hands......
I'm half Comanche/Nookesack and all the woman and brother in-law in my life are giving me hard timetrying to claim stuff that I paid for all my life.....

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Shannon Hunter
Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Get a lawyer

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dale
Thursday, January 5, 2012



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