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Whats the difference between felonies, gross misdemeanors, misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors?

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Whats the difference between felonies, gross misdemeanors, misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors?

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Under Minnesota law, felonies are crimes punishable by more than one year in prison. Gross misdemeanors are crimes punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $3,000. Misdemeanors are crimes punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000. Petty misdemeanors are deemed non-criminal violations of the law punishable by a fine of up to $300.