Felony Charges
There are two main groupings of criminal offenses in North Dakota and Minnesota: felonies and misdemeanors. Out of these two offenses, a felony is the more serious crime. Examples of felony charges include armed robbery, murder, and drug dealing. When being charged with a felony, it is expected that the possible punishment be at least greater than one year in prison.
There are several types of felonies in North Dakota including:
- Class AA Felony – Life imprisonment
- Class A Felony – Up to a $10,000 fine and 20 years imprisonment
- Class B Felony – Up to a $10,000 fine and 10 years imprisonment
- Class C Felony – Up to a $5,000 fine and 5 years imprisonment
Felony charges are the most serious crime you can be charged with and you should not take this lightly. If convicted, the record of the felony will stay on with you for life. You could be imprisoned for a long time, and even when you get out of prison it will be extremely difficult to find work.
It is clear that a felony charges in the state of North Dakota and Minnesota are serious legal matters. If you are charged with a felony crime, you should seek out the services of an experienced criminal lawyer as soon as you can. At O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys, we will provide you with that experience. Put your faith in our North Dakota/Minnesota criminal defense lawyer team to protect your future. Our top criminal lawyers are skilled, knowledgeable, and well practiced. We have proven defense strategies that can help you to get the charges reduced or even dismissed. Contact or call O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys today to schedule an appointment with an experienced criminal defense lawyer today. Call 701-235-8000