Felonies
What is considered a felony in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania recognizes three different degrees of felonies. First-degree felonies are the most severe charges in this category, while third-degree felonies are the least severe.
Examples of felony offenses include:
First-Degree Felony:
- Murder
- Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
- Kidnapping
- Rape
- Arson endangering persons
- Theft of property worth $500,000 or more
Second-Degree Felony:
- Sexual assault
- Involuntary manslaughter of a victim under 12 years old
- Burglary (with no one in the structure)
- Indecent assault
- Aggravated assault
- Theft of property worth at least $100,000 but less than $500,000
Third-Degree Felony:
- Bribery
- Possession of child pornography
- Possession with intent to distribute
- Certain gun crimes
- Theft of property worth more than $2,000 but less than $100,000
What are the penalties for a felony in Pennsylvania?
Penalties for a felony conviction vary based on the degree of the offense. The maximum penalty for a first-degree felony conviction is up to 20 years in prison and/or $25,000 in fines.
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