The difference between a felony and a misdemeanor is mainly in the severity of the crime and the punishment. These differences affect:

• How much your case will cost
• How long your case will go on
• The amount of jail or prison time you face if found guilty
• The amount of fine you could receive if found guilty
• Your ability to vote
• Your right to serve on a jury
• Your ability to possess a firearm

A felony is more expensive, will likely go on longer, have increased jail or prison time, have higher fines, and could take away your ability to vote, serve on a jury, and ability to possess a firearm.