Felony is worse because it will most likely carry time. Depending on the crime and under which jurisdiction it was committed ( ie. fedural or state) will determine the punishments, most likely a hefty fine and jail time.
A misdameanor will most likely carry a fine, possibly some jail time which can be transitioned into community service, or a lighter jail sentence with an early possiblity for parole if you are lucky.
hopefully this helps, if not, go to google and look it up in a "law dictionary"
2007-07-16 05:26:42
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answered by Gonzo's Wifey 3
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Felony!
2007-07-16 19:10:37
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answered by charlie888 3
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a felony is worse.....
here is a breakdown....
class c misdemeanor....maybe a fine
class b misdemeanor....fine plus possible jail
class a misdemeanor.....Probation, fine or jail
third degree felony.....0-5 years prison
second degree felony......1-15 years prison
first degree felony......5-life prison
capital felony......5-life or the death penalty
some of them also can have enhancements like a crime committed with a gun.
take robbery for instance. here in my state, robbery is a 3rd degree felony, if you use a weapon during the robbery, it becomes an aggrivated robbery, and enhances it to a 2nd degree felony....
simple assult can be a class a misdemeanor, but have a domestic violence enhancement to that, it becomes a 3rd degree felony...
2007-07-16 12:34:48
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answered by SWT 6
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Felony.
Generally a felony is a crime that calls for a possible punishment of incarceration of 1 year or more .... whereas a misdemeanor calls for less then 1 year.
2007-07-16 12:20:36
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answered by steveheremd 5
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Felony...Usually ends up with prison time !
2007-07-16 12:21:57
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answered by dadacoolone 5
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a felony
2007-07-16 12:21:29
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answered by bob P 3
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felony is a jail sentence
2007-07-16 12:21:51
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answered by dumplingmuffin 7
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Felony.
Misdemeanor is any crime that can be punished by up to 364 days in jail.
Felony is a crime that can be punished by over 365 days (a year) in jail
2007-07-16 12:21:59
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answered by Dog Lover 7
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