What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?

Misdemeanors and felonies are two different crime classifications. Misdemeanors are lesser criminal acts, such as public intoxication and petty theft, and they are punishable by up to one year in prison, maximum. Felonies, on the other hand, are much more serious offenses, and they encompass crimes ranging from fraud and robbery to rape and murder. Felonious acts are punishable by at least one year in prison.

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