What are the differences between a felony and a misdemeanor?
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Infractions are the least serious type of crime. An infraction is the violation of a rule, ordinance, or a law. In most jurisdictions, there is no jail time associated with an infraction and it will not appear on a criminal record. Typically, payment of a fine will be the only punishment, but federal law classifies an infraction as a crime with a jail sentence of not more than five days. An example of an infraction would be traffic tickets.
Misdemeanors are more serious than infractions. Under federal law and in most states, a misdemeanor is a criminal offense that carries a potential jail term of less than one year. Under the federal sentencing guidelines the classes of misdemeanors are divided up by the maximum imprisonment for the offense.
-Class A misdemeanor - one year or less, but more than six months.
-Class B misdemeanor - six months or less, but more than thirty days.
-Class C misdemeanor - thirty days or less, but more than five days.
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