What is a common consequence of a felony conviction?

A felony conviction typically results in imprisonment for longer than one year. This classification of crime is more serious than a misdemeanor and carries more severe penalties. Most jurisdictions impose a minimum sentence of over one year in state prison for felony offenses, reflecting the significant societal harm associated with such crimes.

While community service, mandatory probation, or even dismissal of charges could apply in specific cases or alternative sentencing scenarios, these are not standard consequences of a felony conviction. The key distinction lies in the severity of the punishment attached to a felony, which unequivocally includes the potential for substantial time behind bars.