Felony Offenses

At Mustain Law Firm, we understand the gravity of being charged with a felony offense in Arkansas. Unlike minor traffic violations or misdemeanor offenses, a felony conviction carries the potential for significant prison time, substantial fines, and long-lasting effects on your personal and professional life. 

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What can I expect if I am convicted of a felony?

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• Class Y Felony – without any prior criminal convictions, a Class Y Felony is punishable by 10 to 40 years or life in the Arkansas Department of Corrections. If you have previously been convicted of more than one but less than four felonies, you could be facing 10 to 60 sixty years or life, and if you have previously been convicted of more than four felonies, you could be facing 10 years to life in prison.

• Class A Felony – without any prior criminal convictions, a Class A Felony is punishable by 6 to 30 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections and up to a $15,000 fine. If you have previously been convicted of more than one but less than four felonies, you could be facing 6 to 50 years, and if you have previously been convicted of more than four felonies, you could be facing 6 to 60 years in prison.

• Class B Felony – without any prior criminal convictions, a Class B Felony is punishable by 5 to 20 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections and up to a $15,000 fine. If you have previously been convicted of more than one but less than four felonies, you could be facing 5 to 30 years, and if you have previously been convicted of more than four felonies, you could be facing 5 to 40 years in prison.

• Class C Felony – without any prior criminal convictions, a Class C Felony is punishable by 3 to 10 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections and up to a $10,000 fine. If you have previously been convicted of more than one but less than four felonies, you could be facing 3 to 20 years, and if you have previously been convicted of more than four felonies, you could be facing 3 to 30 years in prison.

• Class D Felony – without any prior criminal convictions, a Class D Felony is punishable by 0 to 6 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections and up to a $10,000 fine. If you have previously been convicted of more than one but less than four felonies, you could be facing 0 to 12 years, and if you have previously been convicted of more than four felonies, you could be facing 0 to 15 years in prison.

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Will I have to go to prison if I am convicted?

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Not always. Other outcomes may include county jail time, probation, and/or suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) as well as requirements to complete classes or community service. Your sentence will likely depend in large part on your criminal history as well as your attorney's ability to negotiate a favorable outcome on your behalf. If you are a habitual offender, the likelihood of being sentenced to prison time is greatly increased. 

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What if I am innocent?

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Having an attorney that can communicate your viewpoint to the prosecuting attorney is very important. Sometimes mistakes do happen, and innocent people are charged with crimes. Seasoned prosecuting attorneys understand this. In the alternative, if the prosecuting attorney is unwilling to drop the charge or charges, you are entitled to a jury trial. 

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