My son was charged with a Class B Felony in Missouri. What type of punishment is he looking at?
My son was charged with a Class B Felony in Missouri. What type of punishment is he looking at?
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A class B felony in Missouri is a very serious crime with heavy consequences. For a class B felony, your son will be facing a minimum of five (5) years in prison. The maximum sentence a judge can give on a class B felony is fifteen (15) years in state prison. An example of class B felony in Missouri would include voluntary manslaughter, second degree robbery, first-degree burglary, and sexual abuse of a child. Depending on the circumstances charged, if the felony is considered a “serious” crime defined by the Missouri legislature, your son will be required to complete at least 80% of the sentence before being allowed the opportunity for parole. You should speak with an experienced Missouri criminal lawyer to understand your rights and potential consequences of being charged with a class B felony.
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Posted by Bert Gonzalez on 03 Jun 2010