What is a Class D Felony in Kentucky, and how do criminal records, charges, and consequences work?

A class D felony is defined by the Kentucky penal code in section 532.020 Sec 1(A) Designation of offenses. According to 532.020 Sec 1(A), a class D felony is (1) Any offense defined outside this code for which a law outside this code provides a sentence to a term of imprisonment in the state for at least one but nor more than fiveyears. Your charge of receiving stolen property, because it carries a potential penalty of between one and five years imprisonment is an example of a Class D felony in Kentucky. Because you face potential jail time and a felony record, you should speak with a criminal attorney as soon as possible. An experienced criminal attorney may be able to help you understand your options regarding potential penalties and/or may even be able to help you plea bargain or arrange a deal in which you are charged with a misdemeanor instead of a felony, depending on your circumstances.