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Definition of a Felony
In Georgia, a
felony
is most commonly defined as a crime punishable by imprisonment for
more than twelve months. It can also mean a crime punishable by
death or by life in prison.
See
also the sections on
repeat offenders and
serious violent
felonies.
In addition to prison,
probation, fines, and restitution, some common punishment for a
felony conviction are as follows:
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Community Service
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Banishment From The Appropriate Judicial Circuit
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Loss of
the Right to Vote During the Term of the Sentence
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Loss of
the Right to Own a Firearm for Life
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Loss of
State and Federal Financial Aid for Your Education
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Denied
Admission or expelled from State Colleges and Universities for up to
a year
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Denied
Admission to Certain Schools for Life (e.g. Law School)
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Precluded From Certain Job Opportunities
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Loss of
Driving Privileges
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