A misdemeanor is any crime that is punishable by no more than 11 months and 29 days (1 day less than a full calendar year) in jail. A felony is any crime that is punishable up to one or more years in jail. A crime may be a felony even when the actual punishment received is less than one year if the possible punishment could be greater than 11 months and 29 days.
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