In Nevada felonies are categorized based on their seriousness and assigned a letter value based on that severity with A being the most serious of felony offenses. Category D felonies are the fourth most serious class of felony crimes in Nevada. These offenses may incur imprisonment and a fine. In the case of a Category D felony the punishment imposed may be as much as a $5,000 fine and a minimum prison sentence of one year to a maximum prison sentence of four years to be served in a Nevada State Prison.

Definition of a Category D Felony in Nevada

Section 193.130(d) of the Nevada Revised Statutes reads:

“A category D felony is a felony for which a court shall sentence a convicted person to imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 4 years. In addition to any other penalty, the court may impose a fine of not more than $5,000, unless a greater fine is authorized or required by statute.”

If you are facing category D felony charges it is recommended that you seek council from a qualified and experienced legal team. At Conviction Solutions our team will work to create a legal case that works in your favor to reduce or drop your charges. Depending on the particulars in your case, our legal defense team will work to establish a plea bargain, reducing your felony charges to a lesser felony or misdemeanor. Ultimately our goal will be to have all your charges dropped. In instances where prosecution refuses to settle at a point that we agree is reasonable we may choose to pursue a jury trial. 

Types of Crimes as Category D Felonies

While category D felonies are not as serious as the three categories of felonies classified above them they include crimes that are more serious than gross misdemeanors and category E felonies. Some of the charges considered category D felonies in Nevada include:

• Involuntary Manslaughter
• Third-Degree Arson
• Forgery
• Unpaid Casino Markers

Penalties for Category D Felonies in Nevada

As mentioned above there are a number of penalties that may be incurred with the conviction of a category D felony in Nevada. These may range based on the details of your particular offense, other offenses occurring simultaneously and other details unique to your individual circumstances. Conviction of a Category D felony may include one to four years in a Nevada State Prison and a fine of up to $5,000. In Nevada, when a judge orders a sentence range for your felony there are parameters that require the minimum time to no exceed 40 percent of the maximum sentence. 

Category D Legal Defense

Choosing a legal team to defend you during your category D felony case is essential to its outcome. You need a team with experience, strategy and knowledge, but also one that you can trust with every aspect of your case. From discovery to judgment you want a team that will be able to focus on your case, scour through the evidence to find the needle in a haystack of information that changes your outcome, and that will continue to fight for your rights and freedom until the very end. Speak to the team at Conviction Solutions and see why we are a leading criminal defense team in Clark County, Nevada.