Many factors come into play when determining how long your criminal case might last. For example, your criminal history, the county you are charged in, the judge you are in front of, the prosecutor you are dealing with, and whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. These are all factors that determine how long your criminal case will last. The complexity of a case will also affect how long it takes. A simple misdemeanor might be resolved within a few weeks or months, while a felony might last for several months or over a year. If the prosecution makes a reasonable plea offer early in the process or there are significant problems in the prosecution's case, the case will likely end much sooner than later.