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Felony Sentencing and Convictions in Delaware
Felonies in the State of
| Felony Class | Criminal Charge | Sentencing: Jail Time and Fines |
| Class A Felony |
| Not less than 15 years up to life imprisonment |
| Class B Felony |
| Not less than 2 years up to 25 years imprisonment
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| Class C Felony |
| Up to 15 years imprisonment |
| Class D Felony |
| Up to 8 years imprisonment |
| Class E Felony |
| up to 5 years imprisonment |
| Class F Felony |
| Up to 3 years imprisonment |
| Class G Felony |
| Up to 2 years imprisonment |
Delaware
Delaware
No limitation - Murder or Class A Felony
5 years - any felony except murder or any class A felony, or any attempt to commit said crimes
2 years - If the 5 years above has expired for the following: forgery, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty or actively concealed theft or misapplication of property by an employee, pledgee, bailee or fiduciary may be commenced within 2 years after discovery of the offense has been made or should have been made in the exercise of ordinary diligence by an aggrieved party or by an authorized agent, fiduciary, guardian, personal representative or parent (in the case of an infant) of an aggrieved party who is not a party to the offense. View all Criminal Statute of Limitations for Delaware.
Help from a Lawyer in Delaware
An experienced criminal defense attorney can not only evaluate one’s case in order to determine what options one may have in the matter, but also the attorney can assist one in making important determinations in preparing one’s defense. In addition, the attorney can help to preserve any rights you may have, as well as help to obtain the most advantageous result under the circumstances.
