Felony Sentencing Guidelines & Habitual Status Classification

Felony charges in Michigan are serious offenses that are punishable by more than a year in prison. If you are facing such charges, the experienced Ann Arbor felony attorneys at ArborYpsi Law can review your case, represent you in court or even attempt to negotiate a plea bargain.

In the state of Michigan, felonies are separated into eight different classes.

• Class A Felonies - Punishable for any number of years in prison, including a life sentence. Examples include first or second-degree murder, kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to steal or rob and criminal sexual conduct in the first degree.
• Class B Felonies - Punishable by up to 20 years. Examples include second-degree arson, production of sexually abusive child materials, such as child pornography, and second-degree child abuse.
• Class C Felonies - Punishable by up to 15 years. Examples include manslaughter, robbery or human trafficking that brings injury to another person.
• Class D Felonies - Punishable by up to 10 years. Examples include larceny or embezzlement for properties valued at more than $20,000 and human trafficking.
• Class E Felonies - Punishable by up to 5 years. Examples include first degree retail fraud, carrying a firearm or weapon with unlawful intent and home invasion in the third degree.
• Class F Felonies - Punishable by up to 4 years. Examples include manufacturing, delivering or possessing with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or less of marijuana and unauthorized credit and loan applications.
• Class G Felonies - Punishable by up to 2 years. Examples include drawing on insufficient checking account funds for amounts greater than $500, domestic assault and lobbyists giving gifts.
• Class H Felonies - Punishable by jail time or other alternatives, such as electronic monitoring, treatment or probation. Examples of this type of felony include false representation to obtain or misuse someone’s personal information and using a stolen state ID card to commit a felony crime.

All felonies are subject to court-imposed fines, which are determined based on the specific crime and related circumstances. Ann Arbor felony attorneys can review your specific case and offer more insight into the charges you are facing.

Ann Arbor felony lawyers know the importance of the criminal statute of limitations. Under Michigan law, criminal prosecution must begin within a specified time after the crime is committed, which prohibits the courts from filing charges if this time has expired. While these limitations vary, it is important to note that some crimes do not expire, such as murder.

If you’ve been charged with a felony, you need to work with experienced Ann Arbor felony law firm. The team at ArborYpsi Law understands the devastating, life-long consequences you face if convicted of a felony. We will review your case and work tirelessly on your behalf to help you get the best outcome possible. Contact us today for a free consultation.