What is a felony?

In the United States, felonies are considered to be the most serious form of criminal action that one can carry out. Legally, felonies are defined as those crimes that are punishable by one year or more in prison. While felonious acts are defined on a state-to-state basis, common felony offenses include the following:

• Fraud
• Aggravated Assault
• Rape
• Robbery
• Kidnapping
• Arson
• Murder

Depending on the circumstances, felonies may be penalized by one year to life in prison. In states that support capital punishment, the most serious felonies may be punishable by death.

If you would like to find out more about felonies in Florida, please contact the West Palm Beach criminal lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. today at 561-353-2800.