Felony, Misdemeanor and Infractions and the differences between them. It is important to note that it is the severity of the wrong committed that determines both the category of the charge and the punishment. Felony is considered to be the most serious class of offense throughout the United States. Depending on the details of the crime, felonies are generally punishable by a fine, imprisonment for more than a year, or both. Felonies in many states also determine the place of incarceration. Crimes classified as felonies are considered offensive to the moral standards (i.e. moral turpitude) of the American community. Common felonies include: - terrorism - treason - arson - murder - rape - robbery - burglary - kidnapping Misdemeanor – is a criminal offense that is less serious than a felony and more serious than an infraction. It is generally punishable by a fine or incarceration in a local jail, or both. Classification of misdemeanor varies by state. Punishment for it can range from up to one year in prison for the most serious misdemeanors to fines only for lower class misdemeanors. An Infraction is sometimes called a petty offense; it is the violation of: - an administrative regulation - an ordinance - a municipal code, and, in some jurisdictions; - a state or local traffic rule. In many states an infraction is not considered rather a civil offense than a criminal one. But when considered a criminal offense, time is served in a local jail. Our FREE professional service is designed specifically to connect people with the right attorney to help them with their legal needs. So it is the right place to search for an attorney just for you as we have a wide range of experienced professionals to choose from: http://www.legalbistro.com
