Question: Can You Explain The Difference Between A Misdemeanor And A Felony In Savannah?
Answer: A misdemeanor is usually a more simple crime with less penalties than a felony. Typically, your misdemeanors are only going to carry up to a year of confinement and about $1,000 in fine. There are some exceptions to that, but that’s generally the rule. A felony is usually a more complex crime—that’s something that’s going to carry a lot bigger penalty, a lot bigger fine, certainly more jail time, and it could actually include up until life or the death penalty even for a felony.