Question
What distinguishes a felony from a misdemeanor?(1 point)
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Felonies carry a sentence of one year or greater in prison, while misdemeanors typically involve a fine and a term of less than one year in jail.
Felonies carry a sentence of one year or greater in prison, while misdemeanors typically involve a fine and a term of less than one year in jail.
Felonies are less serious than misdemeanors.
Felonies are less serious than misdemeanors.
Felonies are attempted crimes, while misdemeanors are completed crimes.
Felonies are attempted crimes, while misdemeanors are completed crimes.
Felonies involve offenses against property, while misdemeanors involve offenses against persons.
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Felonies carry a sentence of one year or greater in prison, while misdemeanors typically involve a fine and a term of less than one year in jail.
Felonies carry a sentence of one year or greater in prison, while misdemeanors typically involve a fine and a term of less than one year in jail.
Felonies are less serious than misdemeanors.
Felonies are less serious than misdemeanors.
Felonies are attempted crimes, while misdemeanors are completed crimes.
Felonies are attempted crimes, while misdemeanors are completed crimes.
Felonies involve offenses against property, while misdemeanors involve offenses against persons.
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GPT-4o mini
The correct distinction is: **Felonies carry a sentence of one year or greater in prison, while misdemeanors typically involve a fine and a term of less than one year in jail.** This is the primary difference between the two categories of offenses in the criminal justice system. Felonies are generally considered more serious crimes than misdemeanors.