Who classifies a Felony and a Misdemeanor and there levels?

certainly some things are less heinous thn others, and there is sorting within the category, so you can have a Class 3 felony

A misdemeanor is something that can come off your record after a period of time, while a felony stays on your record. The levels are first through fourth, with first being the most harsh. So say if you have a fourth degree felony in something it isn't considered as bad as first degree, but it will stay on your record.

As far as determinining what will be a felony or misdemeanor, that has to be determined by the judge presiding the case.

Your state. OK the serious of the crime determent's whether it is a felony or Misdemeanor. Depending on your Stated felony is punishable by 1 or more years in jail and Misdemeanor is punishable by fine or Les than 1 year in jail.

It was all determined when the laws were written. The differences were determined by severity of the crime as determined by the law makers. The most severe were felonys while minor infractions were misdemeanors. The classes within each were determined the same way. More punishment if you intentionally kill someone instead of someone being killed as a result of a car wreck that was your fault.

In my state, the 0.33 point is named infractions. There are additionally ordinance violations (for municipal offenses) and regulatory offenses. What qualifies as an infraction is an argument of state regulation. In my state littering is a misdemeanor.

Crimes which involve victim injury or the risk of victim injury are assigned to the highest classes. Property crimes and other crimes which do not normally involve the risk of victim injury are assigned to lower classes.

RSA are laws which give the police and judicial system a guideline this doesn't mean that they will follow It is a reference point It depends on the degree and circumstances surrounding the event