FELONIES VS MISDEMEANORS: UNDERSTANDING THE CLASSIFICATION
The criminal justice system categorizes crime by several categories. The two broadest categories are misdemeanors and felonies. Generally, a crime’s severity determines its category. The categorization of misdemeanors versus felonies may seem confusing to many, especially because the specifications can vary state to state. Here, we will take a look at how the state of Illinois determines misdemeanors and felonies.…