Arrest Sentence For Class 2 In Massachusetts
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Can Misdemeanors Turn Into Felonies? Yes, misdemeanors can turn into felonies for people with a criminal record. Prior convictions on a person's criminal record can turn misdemeanors into felonies. For example, this can happen with repeated domestic violence convictions, shoplifting, or driving under the influence.
A: In Massachusetts, a misdemeanor is any criminal offense that does not carry the potential for state prison time. The maximum sentence for a misdemeanor is 2 1/2 years in the House of Corrections. A felony is any criminal offense that is punishable by state prison time.
If the offense is a felony, you must have completed all parts of your sentence at least 7 years ago. If the offense is a misdemeanor, you must have completed all parts of your sentence at least 3 years ago.
In most cases, if a felony is not classified by a letter grade in the section defining it, the felony is classified as follows: Class A: if the maximum term of imprisonment authorized is life imprisonment, or if the maximum penalty is death.
Massachusetts Laws and Penalties A misdemeanor can result in jail time in this state, but not always. With the help of an attorney, you may be able to strike a deal with the prosecutor for some misdemeanors that involve fines, time in treatment, probation, or community service.
What are common misdemeanors? Common misdemeanors include possession of controlled substances or drugs, petty theft, vandalism, perjury, prostitution, indecent exposure, trespassing, basic assault, resisting arrest, public intoxication, and DUI (Driving under the Influence).
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 94C, section 31 defines the classes of controlled substances. Class A Substances in Massachusetts include many narcotics sold in “pure,” liquid or powder form, with heroin, morphine, methamphetamines, ecstasy and ketamine (“Special K”) being the most prominent.
Class A Substances: Encompassing Heroin, GHB (and other "designer drugs"), Morphine, and Ketamine (also known as "Special K"). Class B Substances: Involving Cocaine, Ecstasy, Amphetamines ("Speed"), LSD, PCP, Methamphetamines ("Meth"), and prescription medications like Oxycodone (Percocet & Percodan).
Sealing conviction records You can ask to seal a criminal record under these circumstances: Misdemeanor — 3 years after you were found guilty or after any jail or prison time, whichever date is later. Felony — 7 years after you were found guilty or after any jail or prison time, whichever date is later.
