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What is the difference between misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor & a felony?

April 26, 2017difference felony gross misdemeanor

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What is the difference between misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor & a felony?

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There are four levels of criminal charges in Minnesota. The lowest level is a petty misdemeanor such as a basic traffic offense. The next level is a misdemeanor. This carries a maximum sentence of a $1000 fine and/or 90 days in jail. Next is a gross misdemeanor which is a more serious crime that carries a maximum $3000 fine and/or one year in jail. The highest level is a felony. Each specific felony-level criminal act carries a punishment severity as specified by statute for each specific offense. In a DWI prosecution, each level carries different driver license revocation periods and reinstatement requirements. There is no petty misdemeanor level DWI.