What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

a. A felony is punishable by no more than twelve months in custody, whereas a misdemeanor is punishable by greater than one year in custody.
b. A felony sentence can be one year or more, whereas a misdemeanor sentence is usually twelve months or less.
c. A felony involves any crime dealing with theft, whereas misdemeanors involve violent crimes.
d. People who are sentenced to misdemeanors cannot pay fines, whereas those who are sentenced to felonies must pay fines.


b. A felony sentence can be one year or more, whereas a misdemeanor sentence is usually twelve months or less.

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