Criminal Defense Attorneys: Class D Felonies
Class D Felonies in St. Louis, MO
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Class D Felony Lawyers St. Louis, MO: Defense Attorneys Here To Help
A Class D Felony in Missouri can carry a conviction of anywhere from three to ten years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. If you are facing Class D felony charges you are hopefully looking to hire criminal defense attorney in St. Louis, Combs Waterkotte is the firm to call to handle serious Missouri felonies. This includes involuntary manslaughter, assault, identify theft, and other crimes. Missouri law clearly outlines what is and what isn’t a felony. This includes acts of violence, fraud, and other crimes.
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Class D Felonies in St. Louis, MO
Our criminal defense attorneys in St. Louis, MO, specialize in Class D felonies and other cases. If you're dealing with a Class D Felony, call us at (314) 900-HELP, or reach out at contact us online for more information from our legal team at Combs Waterkotte.
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Not only do we have the abilities to challenge and review evidence, manage your case from start to finish, and evaluate the follow-through, our St. Louis Class D felony lawyers want to make sure anything post-trial is in your favor. Convicted felons lose certain rights (like bearing arms, voting, etc.) that can have a serious impact on your life when you're looking for employment or other services that may do a background check. Class D felonies usually have prison terms of up to seven years.
See below for standard Class D felonies
- Theft & Burglary
- Forgery & Fraud
- Repetitive Vehicle Charges
- Aggravated Stalking
- Unlawful Possession of Firearms
Certain felony offenses vary by state. If you're convicted or charged in Missouri, contact Combs Waterkotte today for legal assistance.
| Class D Felonies |
|---|
| Class I Election Offense - Willfully Provide False Documentation Required For Voter Registration Under Sec 115.156 |
| Land Trust Employee/Trustee Receiving Compensation/Profit From Lands Held By Such Land Trusts (1St Class County) |
| Release/Use Of Names/Addresses Of Individuals Contributing To Veterans Trust Fund |
| Releasing Names And Addresses Of Individuals Contributing To The "Missouri National Guard Trust Fund" |
| Making False Statement On Franchise Tax Report |
| Perform Or Induce An Abortion Of An Unborn Child In Violation Of Section 188.030 Rsmo |
| Violations Involving Health Care Payments - 1St Offense |
| Abuse Of Healthcare Recipient - Physical, Sexual Or Emotional Harm Or Injury (Property Value Greater Than $500) |
| Fraudulently Attempting To Obtain Controlled Substance |
| Failure To Obtain Proper Identification/Make Report Of Drug Transfer - 1St Offense |
| File False Report Of Elder Abuse Or Neglect Against A Residential Facility - 2nd Offense |
| Making False Statements/Tampering With Monitoring Device On Sewer Treatment System - 2nd Offense |
| Damage To Dept Of Corrections Building Or Property By An Inmate |
| Offender Abuse By An Employee Of Dept Of Corrections |
| Fail To Return To House Arrest |
| Perjury To Probation And Parole Board |
| Delivery Or Possession Of A Controlled Substance At A County/Private Jail/Correctional Center Except With A Written Prescription |
| Sale Of Wildlife Taken In Violation Of Dept Of Conservation Regulations - 1St/Subsequent/$500 Or More |
| Filing Of False Financial Statements By Grain Dealers |
| Provide False Records Or Withhold Accounts By Grain Dealer |
| Violation Of Any Provisions Of Rsmo 287.128.1, .2 Or .3 Regarding Claims For Worker'S Compensation Benefits - Subsequent Offense |
| Violate Section 301.400 Re Removal Of Manufacturer'S Number/Motor Number/Other Distinguishing Number From Motor Vehicle |
| Know/Intentionally And Without Authorization Send Separate Document Releasing Lien Of Another On Motor Vehicle/Trailer |
| Operate Motor Vehicle On Highway While Driver License/Privilege Revoked (Revoked For Assisting With License Application Fraud) |
| Operate Motor Vehicle On Highway While Driver'S License/Privilege Revoked (Revoked For Failure To Stop For School Bus) |
| Fail To Stop For School Bus Receiving/Discharging School Children-Death Of Child/Sec 304.070 |
| Prohibited Towing Of Vehicle From Scene Of Accident - 3Rd Or Subsequent Offense |
| Know/Intent And Without Authorization, Send Separate Document Releasing Lien Of Another On Outboard Motor, Motorboat, Vessel/Watercraft |
| Altering Lottery Tickets |
| Off-Track Wagering |
| Unauthorized Practice Of Medicine Or Surgery |
| Filing Another'S Medical License As Own Or Forging Affidavit Of Identification |
| Violation Of Pharmacy Law By Non-Licensed Person |
| Acted As Wholesale Drug Or Pharmacy Distributor Without Obtaining License |
| Wholesale Distribution Of Drugs By Out-Of-State Distributor Without License |
| Sale Of Drugs By Out-Of-State Distributor Without License |
| Violate Sec 362.170 Re Bank/Trust Company Officer, Director, Agent, Clerk, Or Employee Making Excessive Loan |
| Fraudulently/By False Pretense Gain Access To Pawnbroker Database |
| Fraudulently Pledging Or Selling Property - $150 Or More |
| Filing A False Insurance Statement |
| Interference With Liquidation Of Insurer |
| Using Funds Of Insurance Company For Private Gain |
| Failure/Refusal To Deliver Assets Of Insurer To Director |
| Making Insurance Transactions Without A Certificate Of Authority |
| Commission Of Fraudulent Insurance Act - Prior Offender |
| Willfully/Knowingly Provide False Identity/False Or Misleading Information In Subject Line Of Any Commercial Electronic Mail Message |
| Willfully/Knowingly Fail To Use "Adv:" As 1St Four Characters In Subject Line Of Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Mail Message |
| Willfully/Knowingly Fail To Use "Adv:Adlt" As 1St Eight Characters In Subject Line Of Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Mail Message Containing Obscene Material |
| Willfully/Knowingly Transmit Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Mail Message After Being Notified Not To Send Further Such Messages |
| Violation In Use Of Aftermarket Crash Parts Pacifying Use In Repair |
| Filing False Records For Grain Warehouse Financial Statements |
| Violation Of An Order To Stop Shipping Grain |
| Issuing A Counterfeit Warehouse Receipt For Grain/Issuance Of Receipt By Unlicensed Person |
| Filing False Records Grain Warehouse |
| Stealing Grain |
| Issuing Fraudulent Lien Waiver |
| Accepting Fraudulent Lien Waiver |
| Falsifying Owner'S Signature On Consent For Mechanic'S Lien, Issuing Fraudulent Consent Of Owner |
| Lien Fraud - Over $500 |
| Violation Of Missouri Preneed Funeral Contract Act (Sec 436.400 - 436.520) |
| Violation Of Any Provision Of Sections 443.805 - 443.812 |
| Operate Under An Improper Business Name As Stated By Residential Mortgage Broker License Act - Prior Offender |
| Assault Motivated By Discrimination 3Rd Degree |
| Tampering With Property Of Another - 2nd Degree - Motivated By Discrimination |
| Property Damage Motivated By Discrimination - 1St Degree |
| Unlawful Use Of Weapon Motivated By Discrimination |
| Assault - 2nd Degree |
| Assault - 3Rd Degree - Special Victim |
| Domestic Assault - 2nd Degree |
| Domestic Assault 3Rd Degree - 3Rd Or Subsequent Offense |
| Kidnapping - 2nd Degree |
| Kidnapping - 3Rd Degree - Removed From State |
| Parental Kidnapping By Detain/Conceal Childs Whereabouts - 60-119 Days |
| Stalking - 1St Degree - 2nd Or Subsequent Offense |
| Rape - 2nd Degree |
| Statutory Rape - 2nd Degree |
| Sodomy - 2nd Degree |
| Statutory Sodomy - 2nd Degree |
| Sexual Misconduct Involving A Child Under 15 - 2nd/Subsequent Offense |
| Sex Offender Physically Present/Loiter Within 500 Feet Of Park With Playground/Pool - 2nd Or Subsequent Violation |
| Sex Offender Serving As Coach/Manager/Trainer Of Any Sports Team When Child Is Less Than 17 Years Of Age - 2nd Or Subsequent Violation |
| Promoting Prostitution - 2nd Degree |
| Promoting Travel For Prostitution |
| Abandonment Of Child 2nd Degree |
| Endangering The Welfare Of A Child Creating Substantial Risk- 1St Degree - 1St Offense - No Sexual Conduct |
| Endangering The Welfare Of A Child Creating Substantial Risk - 1St Degree - 1St Offense - Sexual Conduct |
| Endangering Welfare Of A Child Engaging In Sexual Conduct Under 17 Years Of Age As Parent/Guardian- 1St Degree - 1St Offense |
| Endangering The Welfare Of A Child Involving Drugs- 1St Degree - 1St Offense |
| Abuse Or Neglect Of A Child Under Section 568.060.5(1) |
| Trafficking In Children |
| Arson - 2nd Degree |
| Tampering With Service Of Utility Or Institution - 1St Degree |
| Tampering With Motor Vehicle - 1St Degree |
| Tampering With Airplane/Motorboat - 1St Degree |
| Tampering With Property Of Another - 2nd Degree (Prior Conviction/Finding Of Guilt Under 570.030) |
| Tampering With Airplane/Motor Boat - 2nd Degree (Prior Conviction/Finding Of Guilt Under 570.030) |
| Tampering With Motor Vehicle - 2nd Degree (Prior Conviction/Finding Of Guilt Under 570.030) |
| Property Damage - 1St Degree - Damage To Motor Vehicle With Intent To Steal |
| Violate Section 569.132 Regarding Crop Loss - Value $1,000 Or More |
| Burglary - 2nd Degree |
| Stealing - $750 Or More |
| Stealing - Physically Take |
| Stealing - Firearm/Explosive Weapon/Ammonium Nitrate |
| Stealing - Motor Vehicle/Watercraft/Aircraft |
| Stealing - Controlled Substance/Meth Manufacturing Material |
| Stealing - All Other Property Under 570.030.5 (3) |
| Forgery |
| Possession Of A Forging Instrument |
| Counterfeiting |
| Financial Exploitation Of Elderly/Disabled Person |
| Misapplication Of Funds Of Financial Institution |
| Making False Entries In Records Of Financial Institution |
| Identity Theft Or Attempt |
| Misappropriation Of Intellectual Property - 2nd Or Subseqent Offense |
| Theft/Attempted Theft Of Cable Tv Service - $500 Or More |
| Mortgage Fraud |
| Violation Of Stolen Valor Act Re Medal Of Honor |
| Manufacture/Possess 5 Or More Fictitious/Forged Identifications With Intent To Distribute |
| Unlawfully Receiving Public Assistance Benefits/Ebt Card - 2nd Or Subsequent Felony Offense |
| Unlawfully Receiving Public Assistance Benefits/Ebt Card (Value $750 Or More) |
| Unlawful Conversion Of Public Assistance Benefits/Ebt Card - 2nd Or Subsequent Felony Offense |
| Unlawful Transfer Of Public Assistance Benefits/Ebt Card - 2nd Or Subsequent Felony Offense |
| Unlawful Transfer Of Public Assistance Benefits/Ebt Card (Value $750 Or More) |
| Perjury In Application For Public Assistance - 3Rd Or Subsequent Offense |
| Unlawful Transfer Of Weapon To Felon, Fugitive, Addict Or Incompetent Person |
| Unlawful Possession Of A Firearm |
| Unlawful Possession Of An Explosive Weapon |
| Possession Of Gambling Records - 1St Degree |
| Promoting Child Pornography - 2nd Degree |
| Possession Of Child Pornography - 1St Offense |
| Promoting Civil Disorder |
| Institutional Vandalism |
| Terrorist Threat - 1St Degree |
| Agroterrorism - Damage To Crops, Poultry, Livestock Or Animals (Value Less Than $10 Million) |
| Perjury In A Procedure Involving A Felony Charge |
| Tampering With A Judicial Officer |
| Disarming A Peace Officer Or Correctional Officer While Performing Official Duty |
| Endangerng Corrections Employee/Visitor/Another Offender By Attempt/Knowingly Expose Person To Hiv/Hepatitis B Or C |
| Dmh Offender Endanger Dmh Employee, Visitor, Other Person Or Offender By Attempt To Or Knowngly Cause Person To Contract Hiv/Hepatitis |
| Tampering With Electronic Monitoring Equipment |
| Violating A Condition Of Lifetime Supervision |
| Escape Or Attempted Escape From Confinement By Striking Person |
| Tampering With Judicial Proceeding |
| Tampering With A Witness In A Felony Prosecution |
| Tamper Or Attempt To Tamper With A Victim In A Felony Prosecution |
| Supporting Terrorism |
| Dwi - Aggravated |
| Dwi - Physical Injury To Law Enforcement Or Emergency Personnel |
| Dwi - Serious Physical Injury |
| Bac - Aggravated Offender |
| Bac - Cmv (.04 - .079) - Aggravated Offender |
| Bwi - Aggravated |
| Bwi - Physical Injury To Law Enforcement Or Emergency Personnel |
| Bwi - Serious Physical Injury |
| Boating Bac - Aggravated Offender |
| Property Damage Motivated By Discrimination - 1St Degree |
| Leaving Scene Of Accident - Accident Resulting In Death |
| Transportation Of An Illegal Alien |
| Threatening To Place Bomb Or Explosive At Or Near Bus Or Terminal |
| Possession Of Weapon, Explosive Or Hazardous Material On Bus Or In Terminal |
| Owner/Possessor'S Dog Bites Person/Domestic Animal (2nd/Subsequent Bite) -Results In Death |
| Hazing - Life Endangerment |
| Sports Bribery - 1St Degree |
| Prohibited Acts Against Animal Research And Production Facilities |
| Keep Or Maintain A Public Nuisance |
| Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid |
| Sell Or Transfer Solvents To Cause Certain Symptoms |
| Failure To Register As Sex Offender - 589.400-425 Underlying Offense Unclassified Felony Per Rsmo 566 - A/B Felony Or Felony Involving Child <14 |
| Fail To Register As Sex Offender Under 589.400-425-Underlying Offense Unclassified Felony Rsmo 566 - A/B Felony Or Felony Involving Child <14 - 2nd Offense |
| Knowingly Damage Building Or Property Owned/Operated By Dmh |
| Willful/Negligent Cause/Permit Discharge Of Water Contaminants In Violation Of Section 644.006 To 644.141 - 2nd Or Subsequent Offense |
| Knowingly Falsifying Shared Care Tax Credit Document |
| Abuse Or Neglect Of A Participant In An Adult Day Care Program Occurring In An Unlicensed Program Or Where License Obtained With Materially False Documents. |
What are Class D Felonies in Missouri?
Missouri law outlines conditions that may qualify as a Class D Felony. It’s important to note that the specific offenses and their classifications can vary by state, and the details may change over time due to legislative updates. See below for the most common types of Class D felonies:
Common types of Class D Felonies in Missouri:
- Conspiracy to Commit a Class A, B, or C Felony
- Identity Theft
- Possession of Unlawful Firearms
- 2nd Degree Assault
- Aggravated DWI/DUI
- Child Abuse
- Burglary, Forgery, & Theft
- Terrorist Threats
Convicted of a Class D Felony in St. Louis, MO?
You may have to serve up to seven years in prison. This can be the result of controlled substance usage and trafficking, impaired driving charges, and other cases resulting in endangerment. Typically, a Class D felony is relegated to first offenders and can be expunged if you carry out your sentence.
Don’t hesitate to contact Combs Waterkotte now if you or a family member is charged with a Class D Felony in St. Louis, MO. It’s our job to help you navigate the legal landscape.
Types of Felonies in Missouri
Class convictions vary based on the state the crime was allegedly committed in, any repeat offenses, and how qualified your legal team is. Below is a rundown of the different categories based off of Missouri state law:
- Class A: Typically involves serious crimes like murder, major drug trafficking, and certain instances of rape. Sentences are severe, often including life imprisonment.
- Class B: Common convictions include drug distribution, robbery, manslaughter, and assault. Class B offenses carry significant penalties.
- Class C: Involves offenses such as involuntary manslaughter, minor drug possession, with shorter imprisonment periods and fines compared to higher classes.
- Class D: Offenses like theft, possession, minor assault, leading to imprisonment based on the specifics of the case.
- Class E: Includes minor theft, drug-related offenses, usually resulting in minimal prison time.
Speak to a St. Louis, MO Class D Felony Lawyer Today
If you have been recently arrested for a felony and you’re looking for answers and support, Combs Waterkotte is the place to turn to. We have tried hundreds of felony cases in Missouri and can help you minimize the overall impact of felony charges on your life. Contact us online or call (314) 900-HELP and we can provide you a free, confidential consultation with a St. Louis felony lawyer that will hopefully answer all the questions you are asking about your felony charges.
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