What is the difference between feloy and misdemeanor?
The difference is the severity of the crime. Felonies are more serious and in most cases (but not always) result in jail time of more than a year. One state, for instance, gives a sentence of 12 months jail time and this means a Misdemeanor, however, if they say the sentence is 1 year this means a Felony. Misdemeanor’s are less serious and result in sentencing for jail time of less than a year in most cases. In some counties the judge has the discretion to rule an offense as a misdemeanor or felony. States and county level judicial systems vary in how they report information and the terminology can differ from state to state. Make sure you have a company that understands the judicial systems across the nation to best serve your needs.
