The only reason it could be a felony is when a habitual traffic offender with a suspended license operates a motor vehicle. Most other cases are misdemeanor.
I guess it must depend on what state you're in. I know for a fact that it's a class C felony in Oregon. It doesn't depend on whether your license is suspended or whether you've committed previous traffic offenses. It's not a traffic violation, it's a theft charge, so at least your insurance won't go up!
Conviction of a misdemeanor can result in a fine of up to $1,000. and/or less than one year in jail.
what are the charges for unauthorized use motor vehicle in state of ohio
Perhaps. If it was a state charge - if your state allows you to petition for it and - if you qualify for it. If it was a federal charge, forget it.
death penalty
No, violation of the motor vehicle laws against excessive speed is NOT a felony.
15 to life
The bank holds a lien on the title of the vehicle. If you default on the payments, they can reposses it. This is a civil issue, and is handled as such. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle is a criminal charge which doesn't apply to a civil situation.
No, not unless it was a motor vehicle felony.
Yes, there are lesser offenses with which you could be charged. Have your attorney speak with the prosecutor and see if the prosecutor will plea bargain it to a lesser offense in exchange for your guilty plea (IF you are truly guilty).If you plan on pleading not guilty don't bother thinking of plea bargaining.
no more than 5 years
Yes, but it depends on the nature of that felony. In most cases you can still buy auto insurance if you have a felony record. However, if your felony record involves a motor vehicle such as Vehicular Homicide where you have a record of using a vehicle as a weapon, then it is not likely any insurance company would be willing to insure you.
That will depend on the specific charges and how serious they are. In Arkansas, a misdemeanor is probably going to be one year, but a felony could be three years.