Felony and Misdemeanor: Differences

Felony and Misdemeanor
Doris McCants
American InterContinental University

Abstract
Felony and Misdemeanor
The purpose of this research is to identify the differences between a felony and misdemeanor. According to my findings the felony carries a stronger sentencing then the misdemeanor, if one is found guilty of a charge such as a breach of peace that will be a misdemeanor, example someone making too much noise after hours outside while everyone is in bed sleeping that would be a breach of peace, in some cases this will be a fine, or a short prison sentence in the county, like an overnight stay. A felony would be if one brings harm to someone with a weapon during a holdup that will bring on a stronger sentences being served in the state prison.

Introduction
Felony and Misdemeanor The firm that I work for has asked me to do research regarding the difference between a felony and misdemeanor; I am also to address the concerns of Ms. Singh for being arrested for breach of peace in which she believes if convicted it would place her in prison along with the death penalty.
According to my research (Attorney Dale Naticchia- Criminal Defense) states that felonies and misdemeanors are two classifications of crimes used in most states.
A Felony is a type of crime that has been considered to be the most serious; this type of crime is considered a year or more being served in the state and federal prison. Many states demand that a prosecutor get an indictment from a grand jury before accusing someone with a felony, because of the amount of years and disadvantages that comes with this type of charge. A good example of a felony would be if one tries to commit a hold up and in the process, they cause bodily harm to someone while performing the hold up with a weapon being present was used in the hold up this would be called a felony. A Misdemeanor is a lesser punishment by more substantial