Felonies
Felony Lawyer Serving Georgia
Criminal charges brought by the police, local authorities and state or federal governments encompass a broad scope of criminal activity that includes misdemeanors and felonies, which may be classified as either or both a state and a federal crime.
State crimes include:
- Murder
- Embezzlement
- Child Abuse
- Molestation
- Domestic Violence
- Assault and Battery
- Fraud
- Rape
- Drug Transportation
- Drug Sales/Distribution
- Robbery
- Theft
- Controlled Substance Possession
- Sex Crimes
Among crimes tried in the Federal court system are:
- Interstate Crimes
- Internet Crimes
- Bank Robbery
- Mail Fraud
- Pornography
- Bribery of Public Officials
- Counterfeiting
- Bank Fraud
- Racketeering
- Crimes Committed on Federal Land
- Large Quantity Narcotic Conspiracy
- Smuggling Controlled Substances
Felonies
Felonies are serious offenses and are punishable by imprisonment of a year or more or probation and a fine of more than $1000.00. Individuals convicted of a felony also lose other rights, such as the right to vote, get a hunting license, own a handgun, and obtain certain professional licenses, to name a few examples.
In cases where property is stolen or purposefully damaged, whether the charge is a misdemeanor or felony is typically determined based on the dollar amount of the damage or the missing property.
Examples of felonies include, but are not limited to:
- Certain Drug Crimes
- Vehicular Homicide
- Aggravated Assault
- Weapons Charges
- Robbery
- Kidnapping
- Rape
- Identity Theft
- Fraud
- Computer Crime
- White Collar Crime
- Sex Crimes
- Money Laundering
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If you’re facing a criminal charge and are concerned about the impact on your life, contact us today and schedule a complimentary Defense Strategy Meeting.