I was arrested several years ago for insurance fraud, convicted and promised a class E felony. When all was said and done they gave me aClass D felony. How does this affect me versus a Class E? ...

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I was arrested several years ago for insurance fraud, convicted and promised a class E felony. When all was said and done they gave me aClass D felony. How does this affect me versus a Class E?

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In New York, felonies are

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In New York, felonies are divided into five classes; A through E. Generally, Class A felonies carry the longest sentence and Class E felonies are the lowest felony charge available. A Class D felony conviction in New York typically involve fraud, theft, and robbery crimes. Class D felonies are usually assigned jail time of five years for each charge. In contrast, a Class E felony charge may be assigned for theft or an assault type crime and involve jail time of two to five years per charge. Beyond the punishment, there may be little difference between a Class D and a Class E felony. For more information about felonies in New York, see http://www.courts.state.ny.us/courts/nyc/criminal/glossary.shtml.

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In New York, felonies are

Submitted by elizabethcarlsen on

In New York, felonies are divided into five classes; A through E. Generally, Class A felonies carry the longest sentence and Class E felonies are the lowest felony charge available. A Class D felony conviction in New York typically involve fraud, theft, and robbery crimes. Class D felonies are usually assigned jail time of five years for each charge. In contrast, a Class E felony charge may be assigned for theft or an assault type crime and involve jail time of two to five years per charge. Beyond the punishment, there may be little difference between a Class D and a Class E felony. For more information about felonies in New York, see http://www.courts.state.ny.us/courts/nyc/criminal/glossary.shtml.