Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois
Hi, I'm doing a project for school and I was wondering if you can go to prison but not be a felon.
Asked on 12/01/16, 3:25 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
David Freidberg
Law Offices of David L. Freidberg, P.C.
No. A prison sentence is specifically for felony charges in Illinois. And there is always a conviction attached to a prison sentence. Even a misdemeanor jail sentence is a conviction.
Answered on 12/01/16, 3:32 pm
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