What Is an Aggravated Felony?
An aggravated felony is a crime classification used in the United States. To be considered an aggravated felony, a crime must be very serious in nature and can include such offenses as rape, murder and drug or human trafficking. These crimes typically carry severe consequences, such as long jail sentences, the loss of certain rights or privileges, and even the potential for deportation if the accused person is an immigrant. Essentially, these crimes are considered serious enough to result in harsher penalties.
