What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?
The distinction between these types of cases is fading, because all misdemeanors now may have serious consequences on your employment, your professional licenses, your insurance rates, and even your ability to secure credit and pass checks. Historically, “misdemeanors” were considered less serious cases. Generally, the maximum term of confinement for a misdemeanor is one year, and every kind of crime that could result in longer than one year confinement is considered as a felony.
