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Back Misdemeanors vs. Felonies by Darren Kavinoky Misdemeanors vs. Felonies Most states break their crimes into two major groups, felonies and misdemeanors. The difference between the two types of crime is the punishment involved. Where a crime can be punished with a year of more of imprisonment in state prison, it is a felony. But if the potential punishment is for a year or less in the county jail, then the crime is considered a misdemeanor. There are certain crimes, called Author's Biography: Posted on: June 9,2006 Email: dsm4life1@juno.com Website: http://www.nocuffs.com |
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