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A misdemeanor is a criminal offense that is less serious than a felony. The origin of the word is generally thought to be from mis- (1) "wrong" + M.E. demenure(as in demeanor).
Conversely, a felony is the term used for very serious crimes. The origin of the word is generally thought to be from O.Fr.felon "wicked person, traitor, rebel," from M.L.fellonem "evil-doer."
Each state and the federal government has its own criminal code which classifies crimes as either misdemeanors or felonies, and assigns the punishment for each crime.
In federal criminal law a misdemeanor is generally a crime punishable by five days to a year in jail and a felony is a crime punishable by over one year in prison.
As an aside, a jail may hold inmates that have merely been accused of a crime (under federal, state, county and/or city laws) and are awaiting trial as well as inmates who have been convicted of a crime and imprisoned for up to one year.
Prison inmates have been tried and convicted of crimes (typically felonies). Prisons are either administered by the federal government or a state.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What is a b felony misdemeanor?
A felony is not a misdemeanor, and a misdemeanor is not a felony.
Is shoplifting a felony in Nevada?
Shoplifting is a generic description for the offense of LARCENY. The difference between a misdemeanor charge and a felony charge can hinge on the total value of the items stolen. (for instance: some states set the "break point" between a misdemeanor and a felony offense at $100. - if the total stolen is less than that it's misdemeanor - more than that it's a felony.) You 'll have to check Nevada's state statutes.
What is the difference between a misdemeanor DUI and a felony DUI?
The main difference between a misdemeanor DUI and a felony DUI is the severity of the offense. A misdemeanor DUI typically involves first or second time offenses with no significant aggravating factors, while a felony DUI usually involves multiple DUI convictions, serious injury or death caused by driving under the influence, or other aggravating circumstances that elevate the offense to a felony level. Felony DUIs carry harsher penalties, including longer jail time and higher fines.
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.
How much jail time or prison for 2-felony's and 5-misdemeanor?
Depends on what they are. In some states, multiple counts of DUI are a felony.... slight difference between that and, say, capital murder.
Is truancy a felony or misdemeanor?
misdemeanor
