can a misdemeanor charge be changed to a felony
Yes. Within the statute of limitations, a charge can be enhanced from a misdemeanor to a felony based on the elements of the offense or built in enhancing factors. For example, a misdemeanor retail theft can be enhanced to a felony if the accused has a conviction for a prior retail theft. crime that can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony is known as a wobbler. To answer your question, yes, a misdemeanor can be charged as a felony if that crime for which you have been arrested is a wobbler.