Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Re: Class D Felony charges

Under New York Law, there are 2 types of Criminal Charges:

Misdemeanor and Felony

For the Misdemeanor crimes, there are 2 sub classes:

Class A Misdemeanor and Class B Misdemeanor

For Felony crimes, there are 5 classes:

Class A Felony, B, C, D, & E.

For both Misdemeanor and Felony charges, the Class A crimes are the most serious and carry the most serious maximum jail sentences.

A Class D Felony carries a maximum 7 years.

Re: Class D Felony charges

A class D felony is one of a number of felonies in New York that are classified from A (most severe) to E (least severe). They are also graded violent and non-violent; the violent felonies have greater repercussions to a defendant if convicted. A D felony (violent) conviction can result in a sentence of anywhere from 2-7 years jail. A person's criminal history also plays a role. How a person is convicted of such an offense is too general a question for this forum. You are welcome to call and discuss.