What is the penalty for a 3rd degree felony?
The sentencing guidelines for a crime are set by state and federal statute. Crimes are divided into felonies and misdemeanors, and are further graduated within each category. Sentencing guidelines vary from state to state but by definition carry a minimum one year, plus a day, sentence.PenaltiesFelonies always carry a jail sentence and some carry fines as well. Some states have only four classifications of felonies while others have five, including Class X felonies. For example in Utah, the penalty for a third degree felony is zero to five years in prison and is the least serious felony. In Illinois, the least serious felony is a Class 4 felony, and the sentence is one to three years in prison and/or a fine of up to $25,000.VotingIn nearly all states, felons lose their voting privileges for the term of their incarceration. In some states your rights are restored upon sentence completion. In other states you must petition for a restoration of your rights and in a few states, you are ban
