Felonies & Misdemeanors can be thought of as two different levels of criminal offense. A felony is the more serious level of offense and can often carry prison sentences for convictions. Most cases involving misdemeanors carry lesser or no prison time. However, both felonies & misdemeanors are a part of one’s criminal record unless expunged by a court of law.
Some Misdemeanor Convictions Eligbile for Dismissal through Victim Compromise Programs
Defendants charged in Arizona with a criminal misdemeanor or a traffic citation may be able to have the charges dismissed under the Arizona Criminal Misdemeanor Compromise program (Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3981). The compromise program allows victims of certain crimes to compromise or settle the criminal case before it is set for a trial. …
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Regaining the Right to Vote Following a Criminal Conviction
In many states, a criminal conviction places restrictions on a person’s voting rights, at least temporarily. While laws differ from state to state as to the nature of voting restrictions, the length of voting restrictions, and the types of crimes that trigger voting restrictions, many state laws provide procedures for the reinstatement of voting rights following a criminal …
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