No state information is given, but you will probably find that few, if any, offer this option.
A felony is a more serious crime. Conviction of a felony will get you more time in jail and it will have an effect on your civil rights.
Legally, no, there is no difference. A felony offense is a felony offense in the eyes of the law. As a practical matter however, in todays society there is less stigma attached to the vehicle offense than to the criminal offense. HOWEVER - as far ast the possession of firearms is concerned - USE CAUTION -you would need to apply for expungement and/or to get your firearms rights returned, or you could be in BIG trouble.
Metallica sold more records than the records sold by Prince.
An offense is a 'felony' when the sentence and/or penalty attached to the crime by the legislature when they passed the law. A felony crime is punishable by MORE THAN one year in the state prison and/or a fine of MORE THAN $1,000.
more than an ounce
Adultery is a felony in Oklahoma, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a fine.
$1,500 or more but less than $20,000 State jail felony 180 days to 2 years in a state jail and/or a fine of not more than $10,000
ANYONE can be charged with a felony. It is the law that you break that determines whether or not you are charged with a felony or not, not your age. When the legislature passes a law they attach certain punishments and penalties to that law. If the punishment calls for serving MORE than one year in jail or paying MORE than $1,000. then it is usually classified as a felony
more than 50g
Frank Sinatra has sold more than 150 million records worldwide, whereas AC/DC has sold more than 200 million records.
ANY offense for which the statute specifies more than one year in jail, is a felony crime.
A felony is any criminal offense for which the statute calls for a sentence of more than one year in prison.