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What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor crime?

April 26, 2017crime felony misdemeanor

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What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor crime?

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Most states break up crimes into two main categories: misdemeanor crimes and felony crimes. Misdemeanor crimes are typically less serious than felony crimes and have punishment of imprisonment for one year or less. A felony crimes are more serious and have punishment of imprisonment greater than one year.