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The generally accepted difference is the maximum sentence or penalty that was set by the legislature when it passed that law. Misdemeanors are punishable by a sentence of NOT MORE than 1 year in jail and/or a fine of NOT MORE than $1,000. Felonies are punished by terms in prison EXCEEDING 1 year in length and/or fines GREATER than $1,000.
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What is the difference between felony and misdemeanor probation?
The difference between felony and misdemeanor probation is the felony is when a person is sentence to a jail term, but it can be served out of jail. The misdemeanor probation is not given jail time. They serve a probation period.
What is a b felony misdemeanor?
A felony is not a misdemeanor, and a misdemeanor is not a felony.
Felony theft and misdemeanor theft in Illinois?
In many states the difference between felony and misdemeanor theft is whether the theft was above or under $500.
Difference between non violent felony and non violent misdemeanor?
The difference between ANY felony and ANY misdemeanor is the length of the sentence or the amount of the fine that the legislature attached to the law when they passed it.
What is the difference between a violation a misdemeanor and a felony in New York State?
By statute: For a misdemeanor you can be sentenced up to a one year in jail, for a felony you can be sentenced to more than one year and one day in prison.
Is a High Court Misdemeanor a Felony?
No, a High Court Misdemeanor is not a Felony. a Misdemeanor is a Misdemeanor and Felony is a higher different judgement.
Difference between check fraud felony and misdemeanor?
Is the amount the deciding factor?
What makes felony possession verses misdemeanor og marijuana?
It depends on the state, but typically the amount of drugs someone is carrying and the type of drug can make the difference between a misdemeanor or a felony.
Is truancy a felony or misdemeanor?
misdemeanor
Is murder a misdemeanor of felony?
Felony.
Is unlawful entry a misdemeanor or felony?
Misdemeanor.
Is grand theft a felony or misd?
The word "grand" tells the tale - it is a felony offense. If it was a misdemeanor, it would be "petit" theft. It is the dollar amount of the stolen item(s) that makes the difference, and that is set by the wording of the statute.
