Some feel that the distinction between felony and misdemeanor is occasionally arbitrary. For example, in some states, domestic violence against a spouse or child is a misdemeanor. In other states it is a felony. It seems to many that it is unfair to commit the same crime and receive less punishment because of softer laws.
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Second Degree Misdemeanors. Second degree misdemeanors are less serious, but still carry potential jail time and a fine, punishable by up to 6 months in jail, and a $500 fine. The major difference between felonies and misdemeanors is the potential jail time. Misdemeanor: An offense with a potential outcome of 1 year or less of incarceration in a jail. Felony: An offense that can result in a prison sentence of over a year. However, there is an opportunity to get these charges expunged or sealed with proper legal representation, depending on the circumstances. The judge may also decide a different penalty other than the maximum under Florida state law.
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Diffen › Legal › Crime. A felony is a more serious crime than a misdemeanor and carries much higher penalties, such as long-term jail sentencing. For example, murder or armed robbery are felonies, while shoplifting — typically a nonviolent crime — is a misdemeanor.
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Certain crimes can be prosecuted either as a felony or a misdemeanor, based partly on the discretion of the prosecutor and partly on aggravating factors, e.g. the presence or use of weapons. Wobbler is not a legal term but used colloquially because of the nature of the crime.
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1 Initial intake service on referrals from law enforcement for youth under the age of 18 at the time the offense was committed. 2  Assessment(s) and referrals for services based on youth risk and needs.  Community-based intervention services that may include supervision.
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A: Youth who are on probation or “parole” (see below) in Florida and need to relocate to another state (receiving state) must request a transfer through their juvenile probation officer in Florida. Once the receiving state agrees to the transfer request and supervision, the youth is allowed to relocate.
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Misdemeanor vs. Felony. A felony is a more serious crime than a misdemeanor and carries much higher penalties, such as long-term jail sentencing. For example, murder or armed robbery are felonies, while shoplifting — typically a nonviolent crime — is a misdemeanor.
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Misdemeanor vs. Felony Examples. Misdemeanors tend to include nonviolent crimes, such as trespassing, petty theft, vandalism, and disorderly conduct, as well as simple assault (the verbal threat or attempt of physical violence without a weapon) and usually several types of drug possession for first-time offenders.
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The difference between a misdemeanor and a felony is not always clear-cut from state to state in the US, or in other countries. In general, it is fair to say that a misdemeanor can be defined by the maximum length of time a person can be incarcerated for the crime, usually no more than one year. Crimes with a minimum jail time of over a year are usually felonies. Moreover, one can say that any crime not a felony, is by nature a misdemeanor.
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Any person convicted of a felony or misdemeanor after the age of 18 receives a permanent mark on his or her record, which can affect gun ownership rights and future employment opportunities, depending on the crime(s). A misdemeanor conviction is less likely to affect prospects than a felony conviction.
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florida difference between felony and misdemeanor supervision
The difference between felony and misdemeanor supervision in Florida is the potential jail time. In Florida, the major difference between felonies and misdemeanors is the potential jail time.