If your neighbor does not remove the dangerous tree, and the tree does in fact cause damage, your neighbor can be held liable. If you have spoken to your neighbor about the tree issue, and he has not done anything about it you do have laws that protect you.
Felonies are the most serious type of criminal offense. Felonies often involve serious physical harm (or threat of harm) to victims, but they also include offenses like white collar crimes and fraud schemes. Offenses that otherwise are misdemeanors can be elevated to felonies for second-time offenders.
For cases involving more valuable stolen property, specifically property whose value exceeds the limit discussed above, an individual may face charges of grand theft, which is a felony. Felony charges are more serious and typically result in fines, restitution, and jail time. Other categories of theft, such as grand theft auto, may also have separate laws which apply with specific charges and heightened penalties. Additional Factors