Felony Classifications for All States

A felony is a criminal offense. While every state has a different definition of a felony crime, generally, felonies involve crimes which include sentences of imprisonment of one year or more. In addition, most states divide felony crimes into categories or classes, usually by letters, which represent the degree of the crime. For example, Class A, Class B, Class C, etcetera, are utilized in most jurisdictions to denote the severity of the felony. A Class A felony carries the longest jail sentence, while the Class C would carry a shorter jail sentence.

Classes of Felonies

While every state has different classes of felonies and different consequences for felonies, the following chart provides a general overview of the different classes of felonies, a sample of imprisonment terms and fines and a sample of the crimes included in each felony class.

**Note that any of these crimes can also be considered in any other felony class depending upon the circumstances of the case

Information on legal consequences, fines, laws, and penalties of all types of Criminal Felony Charges

Consequences of Felonies

The consequences of felony crimes are severe. While the imprisonment terms can be up to sixty years for each felony conviction, and the fine can be up to $20,000.00, there are other penalties. Initially, the conviction will remain as one’s felony record. Thus, in many jurisdictions, a felony conviction will prevent a person from obtaining certain types of employment, such as a teacher or physician. In addition, the conviction will prevent one from obtaining government aid, such as student loans. Moreover, a felony convict will have restrictions on international travel. Also, one will most likely be unable to be able to own a gun.