There are a few key ways that distinguish a felony from a misdemeanor, including:
The main difference between felonies and misdemeanors is that typically, felony crimes result in a prison sentence while misdemeanor crimes usually carry a jail sentence or suspended sentences
Felony crimes involve prison time of 365 days or more. Whereas misdemeanors are punishable by up to 364 days in jail
Felony crimes are categorized A through E in Nevada, while misdemeanors are categorized as either simple or gross