Felony vs. Misdemeanor: What is the Distinction?

What’s The Distinction Between a Misdemeanor and a Felony?

Misdemeanor

Felony

The Misdemeanor and Felony Distinction: Widespread Examples

• First-time DUI,
• Shoplifting with a worth beneath $1,499.99,
• Disorderly conduct or trespassing, or
• Minor assaults or threats.

• Possession of laborious medicine (meth, cocaine, heroin),
• DUI with critical harm or third offense aggravated or greater,
• Theft over $1,500.00,
• Assault inflicting critical bodily harm, assault utilizing a harmful instrument or home violence inflicting critical bodily harm, or
• Felon in possession of a harmful instrument or firearm.
• Possession with intent to ship marijuana or marijuana over a pound.

What’s a Felony vs. Misdemeanor Penalty?

• As much as 1 12 months in county jail (Class I),
• Fines as much as $1,000,
• Probation or neighborhood service as an alternative of jail (typically), and
• Prison report—however doable sealing underneath sure situations.

• One 12 months to life in jail, or perhaps a demise sentence, relying on the felony class;
• Fines of $10,000 to $25,000;
• Necessary minimal sentences for a lot of offenses;
• Lack of voting rights whereas incarcerated, on probation or on parole;
• Everlasting lack of firearm rights;

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