Legal Question in Criminal Law in Kansas
I am doing a paper for college Public Speakng (Informative Speach) and would like to know What classifies as a felony? Is every state different with what they classify as a felony? What can a person with a felony NOT DO for the rest of his life once he/she is released from prison? Example: own fire amrs, vote, be bonded? Where can I find a list or is every state different on thsi also?
1 Answer from Attorneys
The common law rule defined a felony as any crime which could carry a sentence of one year or more in jail. You are correct that the states classify felonies differently, and that the penalties also vary. Then there is the federal statutory scheme. The list of prohibitions felons must follow is lengthy, but you are on the right track. A good site to research felonies is findlaw.com. Good luck with your paper !
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