The Numbers. â¢ In the United States, it is estimated that almost 1 million adults identify as transgender.a. â¢ From 2009 to 2014, 2,351 transgender people were diagnosed with HIV in the United States.b Eighty-four percent (1,974) were transgender women, 15% (361) were transgender men, and less than 1% (16) had another gender identity.
What Is a Felony? Question: What Is a Felony? Answer: A felony is different from other categories of crime in terms of its level of severity and the amount of punishment the convicted felon can receive. In the United States, a felony is a serious crime punishable by more than a year in prison. Most states have laws that classify different levels of felonies, from the least serious to the most serious. Some states classify felonies 1st degree, 2nd degree, etc.
A felony crime is more serious than a misdemeanor crime, and is punished with more significant penalties. What makes a theft crime a felony instead of a misdemeanor is entirely dependent on the individual state's laws. Commonly, states define felonies either based on the value of the property stolen or on other factors involved in the crime.