Felony in Vermont
State-specific overview · Criminal Law
Vermont defines felonies as crimes punishable by more than two years imprisonment, with no capital punishment available.
How Vermont treats Felony
Vermont abolished capital punishment in 1964 and classifies felonies into felony and felony-level offense categories with varying sentence lengths. Felony convictions result in loss of voting rights during incarceration and restrict certain professional licenses and firearm possession. Vermont generally follows the standard definition of felonies as serious crimes exceeding the one-year threshold used in most states.
The general definition of Felony
A serious crime punishable by more than one year in prison or death.
A felony is the most serious category of crime in the US criminal system. The key distinction is punishment: if a conviction can result in more than one year of imprisonment, it's a felony. Felonies include crimes like murder, rape, robbery, and drug trafficking. A felony conviction carries long-term consequences, including loss of voting rights, gun ownership restrictions, and difficulty finding employment.
Read the full Felony entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Vermont.