Class A Felony, Class b,c,d,e, etc? What;s the diff?

[JEDI]

and diff classes of misdemeanors?

Links anyone?

THX

 

[Encryptic]

If you get a grade A felony, you're doing a good job at being a criminal. Grade F felons on the other hand....

 

[bradruth]

The differences come in sentencing. Different crimes fit in different "brackets," and those brackets determine the range of sentencing. First degree murder would be Class A felony, while Manslaughter or Second Degree Murder, rape, and other violent crimes would likely be Class B felony. It scales down similarly from there.

The same goes for misdemeanors, although they are usually just A & B classes. A would potentially encompass a year in jail + a $1000 or so fine, while B would be limited to 6 months in jail and $500 fine. These are just examples, and may vary from place to place.

 

[spidey07]

I think it has to do with the maximum sentance for a particular offense?

 

[Torghn]

Running a Red light is a class C misdemeanor, at least around here.