Is My Federal Criminal Charge a Felony?

Most crimes charged in federal court are felonies. The class of felony or misdemeanor depends on the maximum penalties associated with the crime charged.

Felony Class Maximum Penalty

Class A Life Imprisonment; Death
Class B 25 years imprisonment or more
Class C 10 years to less than 25 years imprisonment
Class D 5 years to less than 10 years imprisonment
Class E 1 year to less than 5 years imprisonment

Misdemeanor Class Maximum Penalty

Class A 6 months to less than 1 year imprisonment
Class B 30 days to less than 6 months imprisonment
Class C 5 days to less than 30 days imprisonment
Infraction 5 days or less imprisonment; no imprisonment

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