A felony offender is a person who has been convicted of a felony crime. Felony offenders may be listed as such for life, since the nature of felony crimes is quite serious.Certain rights and privileges may be denied to any person convicted of a felony, though these restrictions may depend on the crime committed.ssault is a 3rd degree felony. Driving under the influence may be classified as a 3rd degree felony. A conviction for first degree or capital murder, a felony, could lead to the death penalty.