What’s the Difference Between Misdemeanor and Felony Theft in Georgia?
The range of punishment is the biggest difference between a felony and a misdemeanor. Felony convictions usually mean incarceration in a state or federal prison. Misdemeanor convictions always mean a maximum twelve months’ confinement in the county jail. Probation is usually available in both felonies and misdemeanors. Procedurally, these two categories of offenses are mostly …