Felony (Definition):
Felony means an offense for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in the custody of the state department of corrections is authorized which is potentially punishable with one year or more in prison. These offenses usually include crimes involving a serious physical injury or death, crimes involving property loss of $250.00 or more, certain DUIs and assortments of other crimes which could be felonies.

Misdemeanor (Definition):
A misdemeanor is any crime which has a maximum punishment of up to six (6) months in the county jail, a fine up to $2500.00 plus additional surcharges. These types of cases are in Municipal Court or Justice Courts which have been cited by police officer, usually include most traffic offenses, like DUIs, Domestic Violence offenses, Shoplifting offenses, and other minor crimes. In almost all cases, a defense attorney can appear on behalf of a Defendant throughout the Pretrial phases which allows you from having to take time off work to appear in Court. However, there are a few Judges who require a Defendant's presence at each and every court date.