Published on: 09/April/2021
A felony is a crime punishable by more than one year of imprisonment in the US. The defendant may be sentenced to death in some cases. With all the crimes committed in America every year, it can be hard to pick out the most common ones. There are several types of felonies in the United States, ranging from murder to property theft and everything in between. The following list outlines the top seven most common felony charges in the US.
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Violent crime
Depending on the state, the felony can be higher or lower. Crime like the aggravated battery is a class 3 felony in Illinois, considered class 2 in some other states. Other examples of violent crime are kidnapping, robbery (including carjacking), manslaughter, cruelty toward children, child abuse resulting in death, animal cruelty, arson, sexual battery of victims under age 16, etc. To charge your offense as a violent crime, you need to prove that the elements of proof listed above fit over a specific statute. Any conviction for any weapon of violence or felony sexual offenses is considered predicate felonies and is punishable with up to life in prison.
Property Crime
Typical property crimes are breaking into a residence, illegal trespassing, and stealing items (or services) from another person. The maximum possible sentence for this type of charge is ten years in Florida, although it could be more if you committed the crime with intent. Not only that, but imprisonment can start immediately without probation conditions because life without parole (LWOP) is also an option.
Illegal gun possession
Under federal law, possessing any illegal gun is punishable by up to ten years in prison and a fine of $250,000 for possession of a machinegun. In addition to that penalty, you will be required to forfeit all lawful firearms possessed or acquired within the last five years as well as pay asset forfeiture (imprisonment) if convicted.
Fraud
Fraud can be a felony or misdemeanor, depending on the facts presented to the court. For example, if you were convicted of fraud which requires serious intent and procurement (following up with delivery), it will automatically be labeled an aggravated theft afterward. Combined with other offenses like accepting stolen goods, it becomes a felony. However, if the robbery required no force (for example, a food store clerk stealing), it would be treated as only a misdemeanor in most cases due to less severe intent and facts involved.
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DUI
No matter the offense, if you are caught driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), no matter how minor your impairment may be, it is considered a felony and could subject you to steep penalties. When convicted of DUI in Illinois or elsewhere in the US, it means imprisonment for up to one year; this will increase with every conviction over 12 points on your license.
Domestic violence and child abuse
Most domestic violence and child abuse crimes are considered aggravated felonies, depending on the level of each event. Punishment can be severe, starting with suspension of driving privileges or a hefty fine. Partners convicted of domestic violence may see charges upgraded if they use or threaten to use a weapon during their altercation.
Drug possession
Any drug possession can be claimed to be a major felony. If you’re caught with more than three times your statutory threshold, it will automatically become a second-degree felony. Amounts not exceeding that level will still lead to an enhanced sentence (1-3 years of imprisonment). However, if you deliberately sell drugs between these thresholds, it becomes grand theft contraband and subject to prison time greater than four years instead.
Finally, some people would not say that committing a felony is a big deal. However, some felonies are considered severe and can put you in prison for years.